Flowers are one of the easiest and efficient ways to brighten up any kind of space be it a room, apartment, or house. Floral arrangements can accent paint colours, furniture arrangements, and highlight other focal points in a room. Dried and fresh floral arrangements are equally as lovely, and whichever you decide on depends entirely on your preference. Choosing the right arrangement for your home however will depend on a number of different criteria.
1. Should You Use Real or Fake Flowers?
The first thing you need to decide is where you would like to display them. If it’s for an area that doesn’t have a lot of traffic (such as the bedroom or office), then an artificial arrangement is probably the best choice. The same goes if it’s an area that doesn’t get a lot of natural light. If you’re looking for something for an area of your home that sees a lot of activity like the living room or dining room and gets a lot of natural light, real flowers are the better choice.
Depending on where you live, getting fresh, seasonal florals can be difficult. Fortunately there are two skilled and wonderful florists that are part of Artisan Collective Australia: Perth based Teka Flowers and Sydney based Florart Inspired. Both these artisans are experienced and provide beautiful, fresh, long-lasting and high quality floral bouquets and arrangements that can brighten up your home or your day (or both!) Florart Inspired also has a selection of lovely dried floral arrangements.
2. Are Single Stem Arrangements Better Than Bunches?
The answer to this depends on where you’re planning on displaying them. In places that have a bit of clutter, single stem bouquets or arrangements are definitely the way to go. A great example of a single stem bouquet that would work great in this kind of situation is the Carnival Bouquet by Florart Inspired.
Areas that don’t have any other decorative elements will benefit from floral bunches as they will better draw the eye. A floral bunch like the Boxed Blossom Arrangement by Teka Flowers will be a striking addition to a table, shelf, or end table with nothing else on it.
3. What Kind of Colours Should You Choose?
Whatever makes you happy! But if you are trying to brighten up a particular room in your house because you feel it looks too drab, you will want to choose a flower colour based on the shades of the room in question. If it is bold and vibrant, the best choice for your flowers would be shades that are soft. If the room has lighter colours, brighter flowers would work best.
4. Can Dried Flowers or Pressed Flower Art Brighten Up My Home?
They can indeed! Dried flower arrangements, such as this one from Florart Inspired, can be just as gorgeous and striking as bouquets made from real or fake flowers. If you love colourful botanicals but don’t want to look after fresh flowers (or are allergic) there are a couple of great alternatives, such as pressed flower art by Florapeutic. These will make beautiful focal points no matter what room they’re in, require no maintenance, and can easily be moved.
5. How Long Will Fresh Flower Bouquets Last?
Most cut flowers can last from anywhere from 7 to 12 days, provided they are properly cared for. Proper care includes trimming 1 to 2 inches off the stems before putting them in a vase for display and then pruning any leaves that are beneath the water line in order to prevent the growth of bacteria. You should also be sure to change the water every few days and keep the bouquet away from heat, windows, and too much direct sunlight. If you do all of this, you will keep your floral arrangement looking fresher for longer.
6. How Do I Look After Dried Flower Arrangements?
Dried flowers are actually pretty low maintenance, given how fragile they are. They should never be exposed to water and also be put in a low activity location, as being jostled can knock petals, branches, and leaves loose. Don’t put them in direct sunlight as it can lead to fading over time, and select a spot that has good airflow. Places that are damp or can lead to the dried flowers becoming mouldy.
If you're worried about being able to look after a dried flower arrangement, consider pressed flower art instead!
7. What Kind of Floral Bouquets or Arrangements Are Good For Men?
No matter your gender, flowers are a perfectly acceptable gift or decoration. Flowers with bright colours, such as red chrysanthemums or black dahlias, would be excellent choices. In addition, flowers with unique shapes like peace lilies, scabiosa pods, or birds of paradise can put a bold, masculine twist on any kind of floral bouquet or arrangement.
Finding the Right Flowers For Your Home
Ultimately, finding the right florals for your home depends on a couple of things such as the maintenance, room type, and personal preference. Once you’ve figured out those criteria, you can order the bouquet or arrangement that suits you best, and from there it’s all about enjoying the beautiful flowers and the way they beautify your living space.
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