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Whether as natural party decorations or simple pick-me-ups, it seems flowers play a key role in your home décor
We recently asked you whether you keep fresh cut flowers in your home, and it seems you love them. With sunnier days and warmer weather upon us, what better way to bring a little of nature’s happiest season inside? Here are some of the things you said about having flowers in your home, along with style ideas to steal.
‘Very simple displays (well, just in a vase, really).’ maggieandrichard
Keep it simple
Never underestimate the effect a simple arrangement can have on a room. If, like maggieandrichard, you’re a fan of keeping things uncomplicated, a small bunch of flowers of a single type or colour can give a room a lift. This bunch of just five white hydrangeas is classy and beautiful.
Keep it simple
Never underestimate the effect a simple arrangement can have on a room. If, like maggieandrichard, you’re a fan of keeping things uncomplicated, a small bunch of flowers of a single type or colour can give a room a lift. This bunch of just five white hydrangeas is classy and beautiful.
‘When we have parties, I rarely have balloons, and always have flowers from the florist. She follows whatever theme we are having.’ chookchook2
Add a natural touch to parties
chookchook2’s comment just goes to show that flowers are a great addition to any special occasion. If you’re making your own themed arrangement, think about the specific colours, the shape of the individual species and bunches, and the placement of your flowers – as in the festival-inspired spread in this photo.
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Add a natural touch to parties
chookchook2’s comment just goes to show that flowers are a great addition to any special occasion. If you’re making your own themed arrangement, think about the specific colours, the shape of the individual species and bunches, and the placement of your flowers – as in the festival-inspired spread in this photo.
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‘I love flowers in my home and try to have them all the time. My favourite: lilies! Their smell and beautiful shape – just gorgeous, and a very classy look.’ sreevalsans
Big them up
Some rooms just call for a big arrangement – think formal entrance, living room or dining space. Create a centrepiece with a bold colour or mix of colours, an extra-large bunch of blooms, or a statement vase.
Big doesn’t always mean loud, however. This bold display of lilies isn’t overwhelming because the flowers are arranged loosely and the clear glass vases don’t impose on the space. As sreevalsans says: very classy.
Big them up
Some rooms just call for a big arrangement – think formal entrance, living room or dining space. Create a centrepiece with a bold colour or mix of colours, an extra-large bunch of blooms, or a statement vase.
Big doesn’t always mean loud, however. This bold display of lilies isn’t overwhelming because the flowers are arranged loosely and the clear glass vases don’t impose on the space. As sreevalsans says: very classy.
‘I love flowers in my home – even with allergies, it’s totally worth it! Just a few inexpensive ones in a small vase can add a bit of life and colour to a room, and they make me smile every time I look at them.’ Feioi
Lift any scheme
Whether they’re inherently uplifting or we just make those associations because they’re often given as gifts or to mark special occasions, flowers usually trigger positive responses and make us feel good. This simple bunch of peonies adds life, colour and beauty to this neutral room.
Lift any scheme
Whether they’re inherently uplifting or we just make those associations because they’re often given as gifts or to mark special occasions, flowers usually trigger positive responses and make us feel good. This simple bunch of peonies adds life, colour and beauty to this neutral room.
‘I always have seasonal fresh flowers in various locations and never use any artificial ones. The best are the scented spring flowers – if you can get them – lily of the valley, sweet peas, roses, stocks, etc.’ Stanza Design
Enjoy floral scents
Take a leaf out of Stanza Design’s book and have multiple types of flowers in various locations to spread a lovely floral scent throughout your house. Flowers that smell great include sweet peas, freesias, jasmine, peonies and hyacinths.
Enjoy floral scents
Take a leaf out of Stanza Design’s book and have multiple types of flowers in various locations to spread a lovely floral scent throughout your house. Flowers that smell great include sweet peas, freesias, jasmine, peonies and hyacinths.
‘I like to split a bunch of shop-bought blooms and arrange them among shrubbery from the garden. It’s a cheaper way to achieve arrangements in multiple rooms.’ susisu
Mix with foliage
If you have the luxury of having beautiful shrubs in your garden, why not do as susisu suggests and pair cuttings with shop-bought flowers to make your blooms go further and create a sense of flow throughout your home?
Mix with foliage
If you have the luxury of having beautiful shrubs in your garden, why not do as susisu suggests and pair cuttings with shop-bought flowers to make your blooms go further and create a sense of flow throughout your home?
‘I have flower displays all over the house… All silk displays, of course. I have flowers for each season. I move them to different rooms whenever the mood arises and also put some away each season… Many people think my silk flowers are real and wonder how they last so long.’ sizzlinghot
Go faux for a year-round display
If you want to have lots of flowers on show in your home all year round – and no maintenance – consider good-quality artificial ones. Although they don’t have the fragrance of real flowers, you can keep them for years on end and always have them handy to mix up your display when the mood strikes.
Go faux for a year-round display
If you want to have lots of flowers on show in your home all year round – and no maintenance – consider good-quality artificial ones. Although they don’t have the fragrance of real flowers, you can keep them for years on end and always have them handy to mix up your display when the mood strikes.
‘I have a small, tear-shaped vase to use for a few seasonal blooms in the bathroom. They don’t last, but it’s worth it.’ APD Interiors
Treat yourself
It’s a real treat to be able to have fresh flowers when they’re in season. What isn’t so great is that they only last a little while. However, don’t let that deter you from buying them, as they add so much life to a room. As APD Interiors says: they’re worth it!
Treat yourself
It’s a real treat to be able to have fresh flowers when they’re in season. What isn’t so great is that they only last a little while. However, don’t let that deter you from buying them, as they add so much life to a room. As APD Interiors says: they’re worth it!
‘A house without flowers, to me, is just a house, not a home.’ Jo DP
Create a homely feel
Flowers are a great way to create a feeling of home: this hallway seems much more lived-in thanks to the baskets of hydrangeas. Try potted blooms for ongoing colour.
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TELL US…
We’d love to see how you bring flowers into your home. Share your photos in the Comments below.
Create a homely feel
Flowers are a great way to create a feeling of home: this hallway seems much more lived-in thanks to the baskets of hydrangeas. Try potted blooms for ongoing colour.
Give your home’s exterior a boost with one of these window box ideas
TELL US…
We’d love to see how you bring flowers into your home. Share your photos in the Comments below.
Gather a relaxed, inexpensive bunch
Just a simple, no-fuss handful of flowers and candles placed in the middle of a table or set up in the corner of a room can instantly create a romantic mood. If you only have a few blooms, bulk out the display with foliage and branches, as in this relaxed, summery arrangement.