Interior Decorating Ideas
with Flowers
Flowers and plants, naturally enough, bring a sense
of warmth and vitality to any interior decorating
plan. People respond positively to the energy that
flowers and plants emanate. Even silk flowers, or
permanent botanicals as they are more properly
called, can add life to a room if they closely
resemble their living counterparts. A room devoid of
flowers is sterile and dull, even uninviting. But
just a few well-placed blossoms or a handful of
green foliage can do wonders for the personality of
any interior space.
The first place to start is at the entry, where
visitors may be greeted by a bouquet of cheerful
flowers placed on a credenza in the foyer. It makes
no difference whether the arrangement is simple or
elaborate; the message is the same: "welcome". Other
interior decorating ideas for the entry include
placing vines of artificial ivy over a mirror, or
flanking the doorway with wall sconces overflowing
with foliage. Of course, the entry experience begins
outside the front door, where a seasonal wreath or a
floral swag creates an inviting statement.
Within the interior of the house, use flowers to
adorn the coffee table, dining room table, or end
tables. Choose colors which complement the
decorating scheme of the room. However, don't be
locked into the idea that the colors of the flowers
must match those of the upholstery or draperies,
especially if they are colors which do not normally
occur in nature. Permanent flowers will always be
more pleasing, and they will never go out of style,
if they are realistic and botanically accurate. For
example, you've never seen a turquoise rose growing
in a garden. Placing one in your living room would
seem contrived and unnatural, and you would soon
tire of it even if your sofa was that color. Better
to use a flower in a peach or coral hue, which is
the direct chromatic complement to turquoise and a
naturally occurring color for roses. Choosing the
complementary hue allows the flowers to stand out as
a lovely accent to highlight the room.
Use cascading vines for decorating the top of a
bookcase or an armoire; they'll soften the angular
edges of the furniture. A garland of magnolia
foliage lends grace and elegance to a mantle. A
free-standing houseplant brightens a dark corner.
The breakfast table is brightened with a sunny
bouquet of daisies.
A novel interior decorating idea is to tie a bunch
of realistic permanent flowers into a casual
bouquet, using a distinctive, wire-edged ribbon.
Choose flowers with natural looking stems and
foliage. Arrange the flowers so that the bouquet is
flat on the back. Tie the bow with long, flouncy
streamers, and place the bouquet on the edge of a
table or dresser for a spontaneous and understated
look.
Your local professional florist has lots of other
ideas for interior decorating with flowers. Stop in
for a visit today, and bring samples of colors,
fabrics, and wall coverings from your rooms, so that
your floral designs can be artistically customized
to your living environment. And remember... no
turquoise roses!
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