A well-curated botanical arrangement works wonders in any space. Experts share their tips on how to liven up your home with a refreshing floral display, no matter the size of your room
Flowers have long been a language of expression. Whether it’s a rose for romance or cherry blossoms to mark the start of spring, one can communicate the mood of an occasion with the right selection of blooms. Similarly, you can elevate a space with a stylish floral arrangement at home.
The first step? Try crafting your design around distinctive species. Melissa Wang, creative and production head of floral studio, Wonderland Botanicals, advises beginners to start by narrowing their focus to tropical flowers such as the popular anthuriums or birds of paradise. Pair their vibrant colours and unique shapes with ferns or monstera leaves to create a simple but striking arrangement.
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Such exotic varieties are also trendy options for bolder arrangements. Natalie Seng, e-commerce and marketing manager of botanical design studio This Humid House, suggests using a combination of tropical and evergreen flora and foliage in orange, pink and green tones to create a contemporary and unconventional centrepiece.
“Some varieties we recommend include the pink ginger flower, balloon cotton-bush (a small, shrubby plant), and large white lilies and mimosas, which can be styled with a mix of green foliage like the pittosporum (an evergreen shrub) and panicum (large, perennial grasses),” says Seng, who is also a trained floral designer. “Fruits such as limes, lemons and passion fruits can also be incorporated into the design.”
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