30 Simple Flower Arrangement Ideas That You Can Create at Home (2024)

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30 Simple Flower Arrangement Ideas That You Can Create at Home (1)

ByBetsy Karetnick

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023

    No more black thumbs. Here are flower arrangement ideas inspired by store-bought bouquets and the backyard.

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    Pastel Pink Peonies

    It’s time to accessorize pretty-in-pink pastels like floral designer @lou_lou.d. Take five stems of peony with light pink parrot tulips and a taller sprig of white or pink lisianthus to a blush vase. Add matching candles to finish the look.

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    Long-Stemmed Tulips

    Tulips have strength in numbers in this arrangement from @floretflower. Buy three bunches of long-stemmed tulips. Wash sandy bottoms and remove tatty leaves. In a slimmer vase, start circling—shorter ones outside, taller toward the middle and some accent tulips in the center.

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    Flowering Branches

    F is for forsythia—and free! In much of the country, forsythia grows roadside and in backyards. Recut at home and watch the branches bloom yellow and leaf out. Here, @seed.to.table tops a mantle with a few stems in vases.

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    Live Orchids

    Container orchids are just like cut flowers with one exception: The blooms can last for months! Follow @the_staged_life‘s lead by wrapping smaller and taller pots with moss. Place in an architectural bowl with wooden beads or other accents.

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    Floating Flowers

    Hellebores are one of the first flowers to bloom when winter ends. Search the garden—or pick up a pot from a nursery. @marianne.willburn floats a few blossoms in a series of bowls. This arrangement is perfect on a sideboard or tabletop.

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    Small Spring Arrangement

    An aged concrete planter holds a fresh spring gathering from @theportablegarden. Insert green trick dianthus in wet floral foam. Top with three tulips and puss* willow tips. You only need three bunches of flowers to make two or three of these mini arrangements.

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    Cherry Blossoms

    Secure cherry blossom stems like @lucytheflowerhunter: with floral foam on a base covered with chicken wire and wrapped with floral tape. Both are staple tools for arranging flowers like a pro. Then simply cut and insert branches. For better longevity, place branches in fresh water.

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    Underwater Blooms

    Submerged flowers combine with candles to add romance to the table. To keep them in place, wire a fishing weight to the bottom of the stem. Then cover the base with rocks like @odealarose before adding water.

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    Two-Toned Roses in Silver

    Here’s an oldie but goodie from Happy Haute Home, who filled the family silver with joy. Cut wet floral foam to fit snugly in the opening to hold the flowers. Pick up two tones of roses plus delphinium for an arrangement that will ooze charm. Add extra water.

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    Garden Blooms in a Basket

    @blossominginteriors shows serious style with two elements—a basket and flowers. Hide a vase inside a wicker or woven basket. Pair garden roses or peonies with greens like mint or scavenged ivy for drape.

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    Beautiful Bud Vase

    Bud vases can be any material from ceramics to metallics. @juliarohdedesigns and @loveflorafauna use both! For rounder shapes, rest the flower heads closer to the rim. Tuck tropical leaves around roses. Then add accents like snapdragon and fern.

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    Rustic Sunflower Centerpiece

    A rustic caddy or basket filled with mason jars perfectly sets the scene with sunflowers and seeded eucalyptus greens. This tablescape by The Honeycomb Home adds million bells for a hint of purple contrast, but purple statice works too.

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    Dutch Tulipiere

    Go old-school with a Dutch-inspired tulipiere, or tulip holder. Historians differ on their original purpose to grow or display cut tulips, but they are charming regardless. @inspiredbycharm uses one to make floral arrangements easy.

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    Primary Colors

    Pick primary colors for an easy to assemble arrangement. Drop a handful of ruscus leaves into a medium height vase. Red gerbera daisies ring the outside, frilly yellow solidago rims the top and yellow calla lilies add an accent.

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    Mismatched Vases

    Group together or line a table with coordinating but not matching containers. @theredtwig in Ohio offers a combination of roses, snap dragon, amaryllis, berries and red twig dogwood. Holiday greens and colors connect the design for winter.

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    Less Is More

    Ikebana is the Japanese school of flower arranging. It’s a quiet practice focused on form, shape, line and structure. Designer keiko_ikebana proves the less-is-more approach can really have an impact. Alstroemeria, Queen Anne’s lace and greens pop out of pink.

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    Vintage Teacups

    Get inspiration from the china cabinet. If the dishes are fragile, line them with plastic. Snug cut floral foam can hold stems easily in place. Pick delicate flowers and colors that match. Roses, sweet peas and lisianthus blend beautifully.

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    Lush Greens

    Most markets offer greens like fern and eucalyptus. @luminousblooms mixes them up, extending them at least six inches beyond the vase. Remove bottom leaves and criss-cross them around the container. Tuck roses and astrancia in the middle.

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    Nightstand Arrangement

    Flowers inject a fresh quality in a bedroom. Choose a handful of favorite blooms to accessorize your nightstand, like dahlias with a lush shape and soft color. Change blossoms regularly to feature seasonal flowers.

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    Short, Stout Vase

    Go bold on a side table! An opaque vase hides the stems of the ranunculus, hellebore and anemone from @theportablegarden. Gather a handful, cut stems to the height of the vase and softly rubber band the flowers together.

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    Rustic Vines

    @ovandony knows how to combine simple elements for drama. Vines inside a rectangular vase offer the structure for air plants and orchids. The front-facing arrangement is perfect for an alcove.

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    Succulents Beneath a Cloche

    Succulents don’t need a cloche to protect them from the elements inside, but it sure is cute on these twin wood trivets from @urbanorchidfloral. Wrap mosses and lichen around potted succulents. Then add a cactus accent.

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    Single Flower Arrangement

    Floral artist Michaela Moran shares beauty in simplicity with peach garden roses matching the earthen vase. That slim neck gives roses just enough support. A floral frog in the lower vase can anchor the fern, greens and more roses.

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    Pumpkin Bouquet

    @andimans uses a pumpkin for a seasonal display. First cut a hole in the pumpkin. Add wet floral foam (a vase filled with water can work, too). Layer the eucalyptus first. Then add alternating colors of mums.

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    Vintage Pitcher

    A billy ball by any other name is also known as craspedia, billy buttons and woollyheads. They are great fresh or dried. @nest_cardiff drops a handful in this vintage blue pitcher with matching art. They also hover beautifully above wildflower collections.

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    Minimalist Hydrangeas

    It’s important to use the best vase shapes for each type of arrangement. To display fresh-cut hydrangeas, use a round or snifter-shaped vase. You can add sand and shells to the bottom of the vase for a beach-inspired vibe, too.

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    Patio Bouquet

    Shop supermarket staples for an arrangement like this. Super soaked floral foam provides a base. Or make a grid of floral tape across a vase. Layer several types of greens, then any type of hydrangea, lilies, wax flower and stock. Keep watered!

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    Bold Colors

    Hunt Slonem mixes plants and pots in front of a gallery wall, but even without the art, anyone can put together a swoon-worthy tabletop of plants. Try to gather both foliage and flowering options. Lilies will bloom once. Orchids can rebloom with bright indirect light.

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    Green on Green

    @summerthorntondesign dresses the table with a twin monochromatic look. Start with two vases in the same color. One vase holds Queen Anne’s lace. The other matches the lacy white and green with snap dragons and larkspur.

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    Patriotic Blooms

    This looks more complicated than it is! For a patriot celebration, floral artist @christopeberreterot gathered various heights of red and blue pottery. He used two varieties of blue hydrangea to provide a base for red ranunculus and white Queen Anne’s lace.

    Originally Published: September 14, 2022

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    Betsy Karetnick

    An expert in floral design, gardening, broadcast journalism and event planning, Betsy also enjoys writing about the latest gardening tips, organizing hacks and how to make the most beautiful floral arrangements.

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    FAQs

    How do you make a nice bunch of flowers? ›

    Start the arrangement by grouping two or three of the largest flowers in your hand. Add the other large flowers in bunches of two or three around the largest, making sure to vary height. When you're satisfied with your arrangement, cut all the stems across the bottom and place in a vase.

    How do you arrange flowers in your house? ›

    Start by adding the largest flowers first, working in a circle and turning the vase as you go to make sure the arrangement is symmetrical. Layer in the next variety of flower and repeat until all flowers have been added. Finish the arrangement by adding greenery, grasses, or berries.

    How to make a simple flower centerpiece? ›

    For a simpler arrangement, you can pare it down to four elements: one type of greenery as your base, one blooming flower, one dried floral, and one accent (burgundy eucalyptus, berries, another flower or dried stems).

    What is the 3:5-8 rule in floristry? ›

    One of the European designs that we create in floristry is called the Form Linear, in which we apply flowers by using the 3:5:8 rule, with 3 main focal groups: 3 = Sub-dominate Group/Placement. 5 = Contrasting Group/Placement. 8 = Dominate Group/Placement.

    How to create a stunning flower arrangement? ›

    Arrange the flowers at staggering heights. I typically place one flower directly in the center of the arrangement and let this one stand tall. Then I spread the flowers out having some in front and low with taller flowers in the back. PS: be sure to cut your flowers near a knot on the stem and at an angle.

    How to make table flower arrangements? ›

    How to Make a Table Flower Arrangement
    1. Step 1: Decide on Your Design and Collate Your Tools. ...
    2. Step 2: Cut Your Stems. ...
    3. Step 3: Choose a Vase. ...
    4. Step 4: Create a Base. ...
    5. Step 5: Add in Greenery. ...
    6. Step 6: Add Your Textured Blooms. ...
    7. Step 7: Add in Remaining Flowers. ...
    8. Step 8: Tweaking Your Arrangement.
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    What are the four rules of flowers? ›

    In general, a flower has four whorl components, namely the calyx, corolla, gynoecium and androecium.

    How do I make a cheap bunch of flowers look expensive? ›

    The best way to make a bouquet look expensive is to mix different kinds of flowers together. Try arranging it so you have a consistent mix of smaller buds, larger focal blooms, and plenty of greenery to frame them.

    How to make an inexpensive bouquet? ›

    Explore your local farmers' market, grocery stores, or even your backyard for the freshest blooms available. Seasonal flowers are more budget-friendly and abundant, making them the perfect starting point for your bouquet. We love using Daisies, Cornflowers, Peonies, Lavender, and Solidago.

    How many flowers should be in a flower arrangement? ›

    How Many Flowers Do I Need to Make a Bouquet?
    ArrangementMixed Bouquet (Focal Flower, Secondary Flower, Filler, and Greens)
    Stem Count for Small Arrangement10 Stems
    Stem Count for Medium Arrangement18-20 Stems
    Stem Count for Large Arrangement25-30 Stems

    How to make flower arrangements without oasis? ›

    Use pebbles, sand, gravel, clay, marbles, wood aspen, compact moss or even fruit to support floral arrangements. Re-trim floral bouquets and change the water regularly to prolong flowers life.

    How to make floral arrangements on a budget? ›

    10 Pro Tips for Making Flower Arrangements on a Budget
    1. Less is more. ...
    2. Take good care. ...
    3. Opt for seasonal flowers. ...
    4. Avoid products you don't really need. ...
    5. Stick to one focal point. ...
    6. Use inexpensive flowers…that still make a statement. ...
    7. Repurpose old arrangements. ...
    8. Use floral tape to keep flowers in place.
    Feb 13, 2018

    Is it cheaper to make your own floral arrangements? ›

    On average, you can save between 50 and 60% with making your wedding flowers versus having them done.

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