Simple Colour Tips for a Stunning Flower Centerpiece
A floral arrangement at the centre of your table is not meant to distract. It catches attention in the most subtle way possible. While many think that something more lasting, like a ceramic, would suit this attention area, a floral centerpiece captures a soft, lingering sentiment. Change comes with seasons, months, and new trends.
At Interflora, we understand that decorating is not just about putting a flower in a vase, but designing a beautiful focal point for any dining, coffee, or living room table.
Preparing Flowers and Vases the Right Way
A design starts way before you’ve bought the flowers. It starts with an inspiration popping up on Pinterest. It starts with a trendy colour palette. But to execute that vision to perfection, there’s a process you must follow.
Cut the Stem
Use floral shears to make a 45 degree-angled cut in the stem. It should not lie flat against the vase’s surface, so as to help with water absorption. Flower conditioning is also essential; for that, check the water level and cut any leaves that might submerge in it.
Care for the Vase
The vase needs to be completely clean. Not clean to the naked eye, but procedurally. This kills any traces of bacteria, helping your flowers live longer.
Check the Waters
Water temperature matters. If the buds are closed, they bloom better with lukewarm water. Flowers already in full bloom do well in cold water. This may seem like a dismal detail, but it’ll ultimately decide the longevity of your floral centerpieces.
With Interflora, you can create your own floral arrangement by ordering individual flowers. The joy of DIYing should not be lost on you.
The Balance Between Structure and Visual
There’s a science to putting flowers together. It’s called structural integrity. Our bouquets are built that way. The same goes for every flower you put side by side for your floral centerpiece. One simple way to achieve that is by the grid method. Make a grid with floral tape stretched out. Put a flower stem in each opening you see. You may also use chicken wire for this purpose. The angles are sturdy and structurally sound.
Proportions render the masterpiece home. The classic way to go about it is to cut flowers that are 1.5 to 2 times the height of the vase. This too should be done by keeping depth in mind. Not all flowers should be linear height-wise. To give the conception of it being a dense arrangement, the height should vary by a little.
Colour, Composition, and Longevity
Colour theory is how you give your ideas a glow-up. You can go monochrome with the colours. A good example of that would be blush rose, and dark pink put together. These are a clean, effortless, and classy bunch of flowers.
Another idea along the lines of colour theory is analogous harmony. Pick colours that are next to each other on the colour wheel. For example, red and orange. These colours are complementary. If you want a bolder colour output, pick ones that are opposite to each other on the wheel. Like yellow and violet.
Consider the 60-30-10 rule in any case. Sixty percent of the flowers should be in the dominant colour, thirty percent in the supporting colour, and ten percent in the accent shade. Once you’ve put together your dream centerpiece, spray water on it regularly and keep it away from direct heat.
Statement Flower in Vase, Centerpieces with Interflora
If you plan on building your centerpiece at home, go with fresh, colourful stems. All deliverables to you within 24 hours via Interflora.
All seasonal flowers, in all colours and shade are available on the website. If you have a vision, we help you execute it via bouquet customisation. When you want something ready and good to go without putting in the time and effort, we have a collection of the most trending blooms put together for you.
You may schedule delivery for a later date, or check if the flowers are deliverable to your location within a reasonable timeline of under 48 hours. All our flowers are fresh and delivered with care.
Flowers are a visual joy, and everyone deserves to treat their eyes and heart. Place an order today and get the delivery of happiness!
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