English Teapot
Posted on Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Decorating – bringing the outside in
From contemporary sleek to English country, casual beachside and urban sophistication to shabby chic charm, flowers are the perfect accessory to enhance any style of interior.
Flowers can be the cherry on the top when it comes to creating your home’s ‘wow’ factor. Getting it right on all fronts – from the types of flowers, the colours, foliage and the containers to the format of the arrangement can say as much about your interior style as that carefully chosen – and very expensive – new rug or sofa!
Some great ideas for synchronizing various styles of interiors with flowers came from Perth florist, Airport Flowers, who said while there were successful formulae, people shouldn’t be frightened of experimenting to create their own, individual style. Let’s have a look at how to match flower arrangements to interior design.
Contemporary, urban sophistication
Modern living with minimalist décor can work really well with monobotanic arrangements where only one type of flower is used.This is especially effective when the flowers are arranged in identical containers (glass vases, silver mugs etc) and placed in a line.You can also put single stems in identical vases which also looks fabulous, and good varieties for this format include orchids, roses, gerbera daisies and tulips.
It’s worth taking the time thinking about the shape of the arrangement here.The modern decor can handle modern arrangements which are more sculpted and architectural, with varieties such as orchids, lillies and birds of paradise a good choice for this.Indoor plants such as succulents and cacti can also make a striking statement.
English country
A traditional English style home evokes a sense of comfort and romance of yesteryear. Design elements such as floral fabrics, gleaming antiques, layers of scatter cushions and throws all contribute to the feeling of established elegance.Graceful arrangements work well in this environment – with full roses, gardenia, tulips, sweet peas, daffodils, ranunculus and alstomeria all good choices.Using green foliage will enhance the fresh, romantic look.
Suitable containers range from crystal vases (even better if they’ve been passed down through generations), silver rose bowls and painted containers.Using a porcelain jug to hold an assortment of mixed roses is also a very pretty romantic look.
The most appropriate colours in this type of decor include all the pinks, white, shades of yellow and of course green.Orange flowers are a bit overpowering in this romantic environment, but shades of blue (delphiniums, statice, sage) can work really well. The country look is enhanced with colour so have fun playing with it – mix lime green and bright pink, yellow with pale pink.
Beach house
The clean, fresh limewashed look of a beach house is complemented by informal flower arrangements.Mixed bunches of assorted varieties, dried grasses, sunflowers, daisies – just about anything – look good in rustic containers, recycled glassware, enamelware or even coloured plastic conatiners. Soothing colours such as green and blue can also create a soothing, tranquil atmosphere.
Whether you’re experimenting on your own or getting some help from a Perth florist, fresh flowers are the perfect accessory for any style of interior.
English Tea Pot and Two Cups with Saucers
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