You don’t have a green thumb but you would like to add a floral touch to your home? Try dried flowers! You can find them in stores or at your favorite florist!
Although long considered a bit ‘old-fashioned,’ dried flowers have made a big comeback and have even become very trendy!
Today, you can find them absolutely everywhere, from magazine pages to store displays and even on social media; they have truly conquered our daily lives. And their popularity has won over more than one!
In addition to being trendy, they look great in every room in your home (or almost every room!) and require very little maintenance. Nope, you won’t need to water them, fertilize them, or give them a second cut… Quite tempting, isn’t it? And the icing on the cake, they last over time! Truly, it’s the right alternative!
For an even more captivating result, don’t hesitate to mix different varieties of flowers, playing with colors and shapes. This allows you to vary the combinations according to your preferences!
However, it can sometimes be tricky to know how to match colors, shapes, and varieties well to avoid a too chaotic appearance.
If you’re looking for advice on how to match them well, you’re in the right place!
What are the right combinations of dried flowers?
The importance of the vase
The choice of the vase is crucial to the final result of your floral arrangement! There’s no magic formula for this!
Choose a vase that matches with the shape and colour of your flowers; your eye will be your best guide! 😉
You can also pick up the color of the vase and pair it with flowers in the same tone. If your vase is transparent, try playing with the background color to draw the eye to your arrangement.
Our little tip: if you’re only putting a few flowers in your vase, go for an elegant one that will highlight every detail of your flowers. On the other hand, if you’re going for a large bouquet, then a big wicker basket might be more suitable.
Make room for your creativity
For a high-quality result, be creative! Feel free to mix various flower varieties to create beautiful bouquets.
See which types of flowers complement each other, vary the size (small, large…), diversify their appearance (fluffy, spiky, round, thick, long grasses, branches…) or even include atypical elements that you wouldn’t necessarily think of putting in a bouquet, to add some movement and dynamism to your floral arrangement. It’s up to you!
Our little tip: forget about washed-out pink tones; they’re out of fashion. If you want to bring in modernity, opt for wild varieties like hydrangeas, oat straws, or other yarrows. Also, prefer a single color palette that you can declinate; the result will be more homogenous and pleasing to the eye.
What you need to know
Even though you can place them wherever you want, there are still certain places to avoid if you want them to stay in good condition for a longer time.
Places to avoid
- Damp or wet spaces like the kitchen or the bathroom, for example, to prevent the room’s humidity from causing your dried flowers to mold.
- Next to your fireplace, an open fire or candles, as the heat can cause them to lose their color.
- The edges of your windows, sunlight fades the color of the flowers, turning them brown, gray, and dull.
The places where they feel good
- In a dry environment, you are more likely to keep your flowers for a long time.
- In dimly lit hallways, without the presence of too much light, your flowers will maintain the same appearance and color.
- An interior staircase
- On a table to dress it up with lovely colors
Is it possible to dry flowers oneself?
Of course! You can absolutely dry your flowers yourself! Here are two popular techniques:
Drying flowers picked from your garden
- Grab your basket, head to your garden, and pick the flowers you want to dry. We recommend picking them when they are still relatively ‘young’ for a better result.
- Once the picking is done, gather your flowers in small bunches;
- Select a dark and dry room in your home, then hang them upside down;
- All you have to do now is wait, and you’re done! (The drying time depends on the flower variety)
Flower Pressing
- Head to your garden to pick your favorite flowers;
- Then, place them on a sheet of paper or inside a book;
- Apply weight to flatten and dry your plant materials!
A touch of originality!
It’s not just the ‘basic’ floral arrangement that matters; you can also diversify your composition into various decorative objects! These examples are always helpful for those looking for a gift idea for their loved ones (it’s ideal for a birthday or Valentine’s Day):
Dried flowers under a bell jar
This item has a charming allure; you’re not obliged to buy it in a store, you can easily create it yourself! Take flowers from your garden and customize it according to your desires!
Choose flashy shades to avoid looking outdated or old-fashioned. There’s nothing better than using vibrant pigments like pink, coral, or even midnight blue… Guaranteed impact!
The dried flower wreath
This item is very simple to reproduce and will have the desired effect on your guests!
Unleash your creativity and assemble your favorite dried flowers on a sturdy metal hoop!
Our little tip: if you don’t want your flowers to fall over time, use an almost invisible wire to keep them looking as good as new.
A frame to display your dried flowers
You have an empty wall, and you don’t know what to display on it? You can try the frame!
You can place your dried flowers in a frame and then display it on your wall. They will be framed like illustrations!
To enhance the graphic aspect, you can add a small label with the Latin name of each flower.
Dried flowers suspended in a garland
You can combine your dried flowers in various decorative items! Garlands are certainly part of it!
You can hang your flowers from the ceiling or on a wall.
When it comes to flowers, choose varieties in soft colors, such as foxtail, dried lavender, gypsophila, or craspedia. Combine bouquets that will have a harmonious overall look!
To conclude
Feel free to express your creativity! You can create floral arrangements in all shapes and for all tastes! It’s a great way to add a beautiful floral touch to your home!
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