floral tips

The days are getting shorter, the air chillier, and winter’s frost is slowly creeping in. But just because the outdoors will start to look grim, doesn’t mean your NYC apartment or office have to! You can still evoke spring and summer’s fresh, fragrant, colorful feel this winter with simple floral arrangements.

But it’s not only the flower choices that make the arrangement work—the vase can make just as strong an impact as the flowers themselves, and can make or break the overall floral design. Follow this basic guideline, and you’ll be on your way to creating picturesque fresh-flower arrangements for every room and occasion.

Form-ality follows Function
Figuring out the general purpose of your floral arrangement and corresponding appropriate formality is the pivotal first step. A rustic copper pot won’t do elegant long-stemmed flowers any justice, just as a sleek glass vase won’t work ideally with bunches of hearty mums.

Ask yourself: Is it an everyday, casual arrangement for your kitchen table, or a more intricate, sophisticated centerpiece for special dinner party? Is it a complex arrangement of exotic, delicate flowers or a simple bouquet of Gerber daises?

Be Shape Savvy
The shape of the vase should harmonize with the natural shape of the flower while highlighting and honoring its most special features. Long-stemmed flowers, like calla lilies, are showcased best in tall, cylindrical vases.

Large, lush blooms, like Hydrangeas, look best in the freedom of a wide-brimmed pail container. Spherical vases create beautiful, globe-like clusters of flowers, perfect for roses, hyacinth, or peonies

Size Matters
Always remember to choose a container that is proportionate to the quantity of flowers you plan to use. A vase that is too large will turn even the most beautiful flowers into a skimpy-looking, bedraggled floral arrangement. The biggest indicator of “size” is at the mouth of the vase.

Personal Touches Are Always in Style
But putting the rules aside, adding your own personality to your flower arrangement is always a good decision. If you have a quirky, colorful vase from a second-hand shop that you simply adore and you want to fill it with flowers that don’t exactly “follow the rules,” go for it. Flowers are supposed to brighten your day, and filling your apartment or office with floral arrangements that bring joy is what is truly important.

The Floral Studio has a variety of beautiful, chic vases. Order a fresh-cut floral bouquet today and use the vase to experiment next time!

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