Sunflower decor imparts a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere with a touch of farm-life nostalgia. There are many different kinds of sunflower decor that can help light up a room or add a cheery touch to a garden space. Some of the most popular types of sunflower decor include soft furnishings, artwork, kitchenware, and outdoor displays.
For a subtle look, adding sunflowers through soft furnishings can be a good way to incorporate the theme without going overboard. Navy blue, sage green, or bright white curtains with embroidered sunflowers are one popular way to bring a little bit of the garden indoors. A throw blanket with a sunflower pattern can also be an excellent idea, as it can easily be packed up and replaced when desired. Some upholstery fabrics include a sunflower design, both in traditional yellow shades and in more harvest-oriented russet and crimson. For a whimsical detail, look for throw pillows shaped like sunflowers to add to a couch or comfortable chair.
Adding sunflower decor through artwork can provide a vivid centerpiece to a room. Sunflowers are often used in still-life painting; hanging a still-life of sunflowers in a vase can provide a floral arrangement that won't have to be replaced every week. Photographs or landscape paintings of sunflower fields and farms can help enhance country decor. Statuary, sculpture, and decorative pieces such as a sunflower-shaped clock can also augment a sunflower scene in an artistic manner.
A country kitchen can greatly benefit from the use of sunflower decor. The variety of sunflower-laden dishware, crockery, and glassware is quite extensive, and can be a joy to hunt down. Consider an old-fashioned, homey set of a cream, sugar, and honey bowl festooned with cheery yellow flowers. Or, take a country classic highbrow with sunflower-etched wine glasses. For the budding artists, consider visiting a paint-your-own ceramics shop and creating a custom sunflower design for kitchenware and dishes.
There are an abundance of ways to bring sunflower decor into the garden. Gardening stakes, wind chimes, and even watering cans are all available with this popular motif. A sunflower sundial or outdoor thermometer can also serve as a practical addition to any garden. For those with yard space, consider planting the real thing: sunflowers are fairly easy to grow in warm climates, and can provide a beautiful display, and delicious seeds, all summer long. Sunflower seeds for planting are usually available in early spring; for those with less room, consider looking for miniature sunflower varieties, which require far less space.
