8 reasons to go crazy for paisley
The traditional teardrop shape has been given a 21st-century overhaul…
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Not so long ago paisley was seen only on silk pyjamas and your dad's ties. But thanks to the catwalk, it's now the coolest print on the block and homeware designers have started to cotton on.
Check out these eight products that are pure paisley perfection.
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Paisley bed linen set (opens in new tab), from £15.99, Zara Home
Make sure you enjoy an Indian summer this year, whatever the weather's doing, with this bright and breezy paisley bed set from Zara Home.
Candle shade in indigo blue paisley (opens in new tab), £15.90, Jim Lawrence
This paisley lampshade puts a modern spin on the design by blowing it up into a large-scale print.
Samba Paisley fabric (opens in new tab), £157.50 per m, Robert Allen
Pattern gurus Robert Allen have also gone down the contempoary route with their funky Samba Paisley, which comes in Sapphire, Tomato, Bear Brown and the vibrant Emerald shown here.
Louise two-seater sofa (opens in new tab), £799, Swoon Editions
Swoon live up to their name with this stunning paisley sofa, which oozes exotic appeal.
Paisley print cushion (opens in new tab), £25, Marks & Spencer
For an easy, affordable way to work paisley into your home, how about this opulent cushion from Marks & Spencer? Thanks to the neutral colour palette, it'll work in practically any scheme - traditional or contemporary.
Eliza throw (opens in new tab), £145, OKA
For an even subtler pattern injection, try this paisley-fringed throw from OKA.
Kahla mug (opens in new tab), £23.99, Wayfair
The Kahla mug from Wayfair gives the paisley print an abstract update...
Cole & Son Rajapur wallpaper (opens in new tab), £72 per roll, Amara
... while this beautiful paisley wallpaper by Cole & Son would look supremely elegant as part of a soothing bedroom scheme.
Liked this? Take a look at our expert tips for revamping your bedroom walls
Tamara was Ideal Home's Digital Editor before joining the Woman & Home team in 2022. She has spent the last 15 years working with the style teams at Country Homes & Interiors and Ideal Home, both now at Future PLC. It’s with these award wining interiors teams that she's honed her skills and passion for shopping, styling and writing. Tamara is always ahead of the curve when it comes to interiors trends – and is great at seeking out designer dupes on the high street.
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