Flower arrangements can be made in many ways. You can use artificial flowers, dried flowers or fresh flowers. Our advice, especially in summer, is to absolutely use fresh flowers and therefore prefer seasonal ones that offer a complete sensorial experience. In addition to the natural vividness of the colors that only fresh flowers can offer, their scent will also make your composition unique and unforgettable. Always remember that the floral composition immediately surprises those who receive it, gives a smile every time it is looked at and is forever linked to the memory of that moment.
On this topic we have two schools of thought: some maintain that the composition must have a well-defined geometric structure and respect some rules of floral art, while others maintain that the elements must be freely combined, as they are found in nature, to give greater originality to the composition. Our advice, if you want to start with a DIY floral composition, is to find a happy middle ground between the two positions combining spontaneity, creativity and always respecting the right proportions . Let's go into specifics.
Whatever composition you wish to make, always try to maintain the happy medium between:
- Flowers: they are the key element of the composition. Choosing the flowers well and combining them in the correct way will make your composition a winner. Always remember that the largest flowers that are most striking to the eye must always be placed at the center of your creation.
-The "green" material: is very important because in addition to acting as a filler and giving body and harmony to the composition, it also gives movement. The choice of foliage of different size and quality makes the composition more dynamic and "detaches" from the different floral elements present.
- Vase: in addition to the natural elements, the container is also not to be forgotten. Choosing the right vase gives greater emphasis and balance to your composition. This is a mistake beginners often fall into. If you choose a vase that is too large there is the risk that your composition will take a back seat, vice versa a solution that is too small will emphasize it too much. In addition to the vase you can choose other elements, if you want to make a country-style composition, a small basket could be the most suitable solution. If you want to play with creativity you can use an old teapot or paper bags which give an unusual but very effective detail.
Always remember that the goal is to obtain a composition that is satisfying and pleasant.
Colors, we know, are certainly the most beautiful part of flowers, it is therefore important to know how to choose and match them in the right way. Playing with shades can be very useful for obtaining the effect we want.
We can choose to make a composition using a single color with different shades. An example could be a nice centrepiece or flowerbox made of pink roses which combined with different shades give harmony to the composition, or an elegant basket composed only of white flowers.
An alternative is to combine colors that are very similar to each other to create movement in the composition. In this case we can choose between warm colors (yellow, orange and red for example) or colder colors (white, purple and blue). For summer we recommend you prefer the former, in this case a beautiful composition with sunflowers and roses could be the right solution for an original bouquet.
If, however, you are more experienced and would like, you can try with contrasting colours, combining red with purple and green to obtain a strong impact result. A solution could be a composition with orchids of different colors
The last piece of advice we want to give you, perhaps the most important, is to always think first who your DIY composition is intended for. Giving flowers always means expressing a feeling or thought aimed at someone. We have seen that flowers always have a very precise meaning and therefore if you wish to communicate something through them search always the flower that best matches your message. This way you will make your floral thought unforgettable and meaningful.