1. Play with Design Styles

If you’re on board with the tulip trend but think it’s too much of a stretch to work cohesively with your home’s design style, think again. There’s beauty in their versatility that makes them feel at home in just about any space. “They bring classic beauty that is never dated, but come in such a wide range of colors, styles, and products that there’s something for everyone,” says Garczynski. Playing with scale, color, and application, they can fit into a design that’s traditional and romantic, clean and modern, or anywhere in between.”

To incorporate tulip motifs into a more traditional space, look for patterns and prints that feel more romantic and nostalgic. For homes that skew more contemporary, a graphic design will bring a fresh feel, says Helen Ashmore, head of design at Laura Ashley.

2. Lean into Their Versatility

“One reason tulip prints have had such longevity is their adaptability, from scale to application,” says Ashmore. “They work beautifully on textiles such as cushions, curtains and bedding, while also lending themselves effortlessly to wallpaper, ceramics and tableware that can instantly uplift and brighten a room.” Look for iterations that play with pastels, incorporate soft stripes, contemporary silhouettes, and natural woods, she says.

Or, commit to florals by layering them with other botanicals for a full-fledged maximalist impact. Regardless of how you incorporate them into your home, the design expert says the appeal of tulip motifs will have lasting, positive implications. “Their enduring, emotional quality will bring comfort, optimism, and a connection to nature that transcends fleeting trends.”

3. Create a More Nature-Inspired Space

Bringing nature into our homes can create a calming, organic feel that never gets old, and today’s tulip resurgence is just another example. There’s no wrong way to use these of-the-moment blooms to bring a nature-inspired feel to your home. Shaw says many homeowners are drawn to tulip motifs on wallpaper and textiles, which can be blended with natural textures and complementary solids to create a layered look that feels harmonious and not at all overwhelming.

4. Consider Seasonality

There’s no prescribed ratio for how many of these botanical prints can be incorporated into a home before it starts to feel kitsch. The key is to consider what feels right to you. “For those just dipping their toe in, it could be seasonal table linens, pillow covers, bedding, or simply faux stems,” says Garczynski.

For an approach that goes beyond the interior, look to your outdoor spaces for more opportunities to incorporate tulip-covered textiles, fresh tulip arrangements, and even small decor pieces, she says. For those who want to bring tulip motifs to their space in a more seasonless way, consider how color can have a role—or not. “Tulips do not need to have color; depending on the design, it can take on a monochromatic neutral palette, such as a toil or tonal design,” shares Shaw.

5. Play with Scale

Tulip motifs can range from over-scaled murals to mini-scale textiles and wallcoverings, says Shaw. It’s this easy-going nature that plays a big part in their appeal. “We’re seeing this versatility resonate strongly with consumers today, whether they want something subtle and classic or bold and statement-making,” she says.

While size matters, so too does application, which is why Garczynski says determining just how you plan to put tulips to work in your space can greatly impact the result. Smaller-scale, more subtle tulip decor can integrate seamlessly into a space, but it’s oftentimes the more graphic moments that can give us pause. “For those interested in using tulips in a more expressive way, consider using a tulip-printed fabric for upholstering an accent chair, framed vintage tulip prints, or tulip wallpaper,” she says.

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6. Incorporate Tulips into Existing Decor

Incorporating tulip motifs into your existing decor shouldn’t be a battle. “Just as in nature, tulip motifs come in a whole range of colors,” says Garczynski. “Aim to find tulip prints and patterns with colors that match or complement the palette you already have in your home; let color lead you to the right motif.”

Look to vintage botanical prints, tulip-inspired textiles, and wallpaper with more subdued patterns to help these decor elements have year-round appeal, just don’t underestimate the power of color, she says. “More grounded, earthy color palettes will blend more seamlessly with the rest of your decor, feeling timeless and foundational, rather than seasonal,” Garczynski explains.

7. Avoid Themes

While tulip motifs might feel like a more-is-more opportunity, Garczynski warns that going all in could result in a themed experience that isn’t quite what you might have had in mind. To avoid this pitfall, the designer suggests incorporating additional elements to achieve a more collected feel. “Balance your use of tulip motifs with other patterns like stripes and checks, as well as textural solids to keep spaces feeling layered and collective, rather than over thematic.”