Flowers as a decorative accent is a classic notion. We all know that having floral arrangements and bouquets on display in your home is an easy way to inject some color into your décor and add interest to any and all rooms. However, once you bring those brightly hued florals home, you might be unsure how they fit into your ultra-modern or even contemporary home décor. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to take a room from bleak to chic with a final finishing floral flourish.
Color theory
We all know that a floral centerpiece, mantelpiece or wreath are a quick and simple way to add florals to your home, but you should think about your home’s color palette, or, more specifically, the color palette of the room that you want to place the flowers in. Accent flowers can work double time to complement the palettes in your home as well as your design scheme. When picking your color, we don’t suggest opting for a perfect match between your flowers, walls and cushions, instead, instead, prioritize flowers in colors that are complementary to your existing décor. For example, if your room is painted in soft pinks, opt instead for bright pink flowers – like magenta-toned peonies – this vibrant, yet complementary color will attract attention. Also note that a punch of color in a serene, monotone space, helps keeps it visually interesting.
If you’re creating floral arrangements to be placed in your home décor, whether they’re live or artificial flowers, you can also build your palette with colors that currently dominate your décor, then elaborate on that palette by adding a complementary yet contrasting color.
Decorative elements
Flowers are a great way to bring softness and texture to a space that can otherwise be filled with hard and unremarkable surfaces – but the best place to have flowers in your home is where you spend the most time so you can fully enjoy their beauty. They can serve as a quick decorative element that will brighten a dull room, add a feel of extra freshness to a bathroom, or even lend some elegance to a bedroom.
When purchasing bouquets or floral arrangements of any variety, a good rule of thumb is to consider your design scheme. If your home is more traditional, opt for fuller, denser arrangements of flowers like roses which add a classic yet luxurious touch. For more modern interiors, we love looser arrangements, which are less dense and have more of a sculptural quality with flowers like orchids that tend to have a more modern appeal. If your décor is trendy and loving Scandinavian feels, you should opt for smaller, more delicate flowers for an ethereal touch – think baby’s breath.
Arrangements of flowers are a good way to draw attention to specific features of your home. For example, if you have enviable high ceilings, opt for taller arrangements which will make your ceiling look even higher.
Specific rooms in your home can benefit from different sizes and types of arrangements too. To make an impact in your entrance, you will want to opt for large and impressive arrangements that will welcome your guests. However, if you want to decorate your dining room or kitchen and are looking for a floral arrangement for your table opt for low yet luxurious to really make an impact.
What about vases?
Don’t shy away from using different vessels to display your flowers, what you place them in can change their whole look. Whether it’s a glass vase, a decorative vase, basket, a bucket or even a jar, pick something that matches with the overall style of your home and that will further complement your décor. Consider grouping different shaped small glasses together and placing a single flower in each. Whether they’re bunched together or lined up, it becomes a modern yet timeless decorative accent in your home.
Get some flowers for your home, natural or artificial, in vases or set in arrangements, to fill your home with color and vibrancy! It’s the easiest and most impactful way to brighten any room in your home.
