How to Best Arrange Flowers in an Arrangement

Have you ever admired a beautiful flower arrangement that is perfectly suited to its surroundings? With this simple guide you can learn how to best arrange flowers in an arrangement to create beautiful additions to your decor or to give as a gift.

1. First: Establish a decor style

   Identify the type of decor in which the flower arrangement is to complement. For example, does the room have minimalist look with modern furniture? This determines the overall look of your arrangement. A simple arrangement suits a simple room; a more complicated room overshadows the same simple arrangement.

2. Second: Establish the effect you want

   Is the flower arrangement intended for a centerpiece, or do you want it to fade into the background? Colors should stay in the same family as the ones in the room for a quiet arrangement, or add a complementary color for a pop of interest. The size should stay proportional to the size of the space.

3. Third: Pick your vase

   The amount of impact you wish to make determines the size, shape and color of the vase. It should stay proportional to the size of your desired arrangement. The height should also stay proportional to the size of your arrangement.

4. Fourth: Pick your flowers

   The best silk flowers are well made with no fraying edges and not patently artificial. The colors, styles and sizes you choose should stay proportional to the impact you want to make.

5. Fifth: Choose enough material to hold the stems

   If you choose a container that is relatively broad, such as the rectangular boxes so common in Japanese flower arrangements, you need to make sure you have enough fill to hold the stems upright within the vase.