'70s-Style Flowers

Daisies

• From wallpaper to teapots, one of the more-simplified floral styles of the 1970s was the daisy: a white flower with a canary yellow center. Though the classic daisy motif was prevalent, other more-colorful versions included bright red, blue and purple petals. The styles of the decade often arranged the flower in various patterns, from a well-spaced repetitive arrangement to more-clustered designs. Also, the daisy was very popular in hippie-style décor, where it was often backed with earth tones, such as muddy browns, yellow ochre and olive green.

Tropical

• Tropical prints influenced 1970s flower patterns, which put exotic flowers, such as birds of paradises and hibiscuses, into the spotlight. These floral prints often featured larger flowers that took up the majority of the design. Bright reds, oranges and avocado greens were often the colors of choice to showcase the stylized flower and its foliage. Additionally, the designs were often outlined in black and were similar to the prints found in Hawaiian shirts. Tropical-style flowers were prevalent in living room furniture and home textiles.

Psychedelic

• Abstract and colorful, psychedelic prints featured hypnotic flower designs that were often featured in a repetitive pattern. Royal blues, fuchsias and golden yellows were just a few of the jewel tone colors that swirled around in these mesmerizing prints. Other floral designs included kaleidoscopic flower patterns and designs heavily influenced by East Indian patterns. Wall coverings, lamp shades, home furnishings and draperies were just some of the ways these bright-colored prints were introduced into a room scene.

Floral Paisley

• Chic and upscale floral styles included a traditional element, which was often the paisley print. Stylized English roses and hyacinths were arranged against droplet-shaped foliage to create elaborate patterns. These prints covered high-end furnishings, such as lounge chairs, throw pillows, draperies and bed coverings. Colors used for the floral designs were equally as sumptuous, as the prints were available in a bevy of color combinations that included chartreuse, coral, deep turquoise and a curry yellow.