Room by Room Guide on Using Floral Decor In Your Home
Flowers can brighten up a room and change an entire space. A recent study at Rutgers University even said that flowers are known to improve a person’s mood and evoke happiness!
I personally love fresh flowers in a space, but there are also some great faux options available now. My super secret designer rule of thumb is to mix fakes with the real deal. That way you can have a stash of some favorites and make your arrangements bigger and more fabulous.
- Bedroom: keep it simple! A bedside floral should be small and delicate. Coordinate florals with another accessory close by. Here I added a book that played off the pink roses. Those are silk believe it or not, and I added water to the vase to make it feel more authentic. I even threw a few real green leaves in the water to trick the eye further, and sprinkled a bit of rose oil on the flowers themselves.
2. Family Room: A TV has such a huge blank effect on any space. Most designers avoid photos that include a large TV because – let’s be real (no pun intended here) – it’s not a beautiful feature. I designed this floating TV wall unit and had the cabinetry maker construct it out of walnut – a warm, natural finish. The soft edges of a simple citrus leaf branch or two will counterbalance the hardness of any technological necessity. These branches are silk, but I removed some of the leaves to make it look “real” and natural.
3. Front Entry: The exterior entry to this home was small but I wanted to make an impact. Without a water source close by, a simple rectangular pot with a fake boxwood topiary ball were just what was needed. The contrast of the dark planter with the light house pops. And the curb appeal was completed with modern house numbers and coordinating stainless light fixtures.
4. Back Patio: I live in Florida and we have beautiful plantings that surround our homes in these tropical environments. For that reason, the tables get neglected. I put some faux bamboo plants (outside!! gasp!!) to hide an unsightly drain pipe. And the flowers on the coffee table are cuttings from my client’s beautiful plantings.
5. Kitchen: While I love flowers in every room, in the kitchen I like to be a bit more creative. These are silk artichokes in a handmade bowl as a centerpiece. You can’t tell the difference between the actual vegetables on the background counter and fakes on the table!
Get the vibe:
