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Spring Style: Fresh-Cut Flowers for Every Room
Graceful, lively or dramatic, fresh flowers make rooms of every shape, size and style that much lovelier
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The weather may be fickle, but we can certainly cheer up our homes with a bit of sunshine in the form of fresh-cut flowers. Let's celebrate the arrival of spring with these inspiring ideas for displaying flowers in every room of the house.
These days, many flowers are available year-round, but because out-of-season flowers must be grown in a hothouse or shipped from afar, the price can be quite steep. For the freshest blooms on a budget, try these spring picks:
These days, many flowers are available year-round, but because out-of-season flowers must be grown in a hothouse or shipped from afar, the price can be quite steep. For the freshest blooms on a budget, try these spring picks:
- Daffodil
- Crocus
- Tulip
- Hyacinth
- Lilac
- Freesia
- Iris
- Allium
- Peony
- Rose
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A big bucket of red and pink tulips plunked onto the dining table is gorgeous and couldn't be easier. Casual, yet exudes abundance and cheer.
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A small posy on the breakfast table is all you need for every day. Short on vases? Try a cream pitcher, a sugar bowl or a mason jar. Pick up the color of accents in the room with cut flowers and they become another element of the décor.
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To create a tablescape that feels fresh and interesting, try placing a pitcher of flowers alongside fruit and greenery. You can't go wrong with white flowers, green apples, white enamelware and galvanized metal.
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| Even a few blooms can steal the show when surrounded by a supporting cast of glassware and linens in the same colorway. Try lilacs with vintage bottles in shades of pale amethyst, plus natural linen and pale pink runners. |
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Alliums are a decorator favorite because of their dramatic height and giant puffballlike purple blooms. Try them on the kitchen counter or dining table in a glass cylinder for a modern look.
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Liven up a shelf display with the unexpected addition of fresh flowers. Try this on open shelving in the kitchen or tucked among the stacks on bookshelves in the den.
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Bring a bit of cheer to your morning routine with a small vase of spring branches. They can be quite expensive at the florist, but you may be able to find a flowering tree around your own house — or from a neighbor who doesn't mind sharing.
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Next time you come home from the market, take a peek inside that produce bag before stowing it all in the fridge. Some fruits and vegetables are strikingly beautiful on display alongside cut flowers. Just be sure to choose hardy fruits and veggies, and plan to eat them within a week.
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Match the tone of your floral arrangements to the tone of your space. Sleek and modern? Try a simple green bouquet in a sculptural glass vase. A home filled with antiques and layers of textiles could be matched with a lush armful of flowers brought in from a cottage garden.
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The bathroom is the perfect place to display a small posy, and if you don't typically bring flowers into the bathroom you will be amazed at the difference it makes. Try tucking a bud vase onto the windowsill or sink and you will be cheered up each time you see it.
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| Can't find a bud vase? Get creative and use a perfume bottle, an egg cup, a water glass or even an old tin can with a decorative label. If you enjoy fragrant blooms, try hyacinth, lilac, or lily of the valley; all have delicious fragrances that will enhance a relaxing bath. |
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In the living room, match the style of flower arrangement to the mood you are trying to create. Flowers and foliage snipped from your own garden look casual and slightly wild, especially when dropped into a simple white pitcher.
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Tired of the same old arrangements? Try cutting the stems supershort and placing the blooms in a small, round vessel for a chic, modern look. Chrysanthemums, which are fall bloomers, are pictured here, but you can create the look with any of your favorite flowers.
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When in doubt, you really can't go wrong with roses. They are romantic, they smell delicious, and they are totally classic. Mix up the colors for a more relaxed look or go for all one shade in a formal setting.
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If I were going to put fresh flowers in only one room, it would be the bedroom, hands down. No, most of your guests won't see it, but it will make you feel special each time you climb into bed. Next time you pick up a bouquet at the market, snag a few stems to make an arrangement for your bedroom.
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While you're at it, why not pretty up your dressing area with a bouquet? Place a small vase of roses on a decorative tray for an old-Hollywood-film-star vibe.
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Think outside the walls of your home and position blooming plants where you can appreciate them daily. Try a combination of hanging pots and planters set on tables and on the ground to make the most of the space. No porch? Install a window box and you will be able to enjoy the view of flowers from indoors as well.
More:
Ingredients of a Beautifully Wild Bouquet
Tables Set for Entertaining
It's Cold. We're Cranky. Buy Some Flowers!
More:
Ingredients of a Beautifully Wild Bouquet
Tables Set for Entertaining
It's Cold. We're Cranky. Buy Some Flowers!
Comments
comfy by design What a wonderful article. So well written, and the pictures are perfect examples
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Madison Modern Home Thank you for the cheerful spring mix! One thing many people don't realize is that every design magazine photo spread includes fresh flowers in some way. Just look, you'll find them in there. Fresh blooms are a designers' best friend and best kept secret. Cost? A mere cents on the dollar compared to pricier and less impactful accessories! Here we used Day Lilies to add just the right touch to a coffee table:
by Madison Modern Home
by Madison Modern Home
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