Modern flower arrangements for Christmas
As you browse for festive bouquets, you will notice that some arrangements have a traditional feel to them while others appear more modern. The colours you use as well as the vase you choose and way in which the blooms are displayed will determine this theme. If you are looking for modern flower arrangements this year, here are some top tips to keep in mind.
Colour schemes
When we think about traditional bouquets, some colour combinations such as green, red and white will usually spring to mind. Of course, for modern flower arrangements, you may want to dial it back a notch. In other words, instead of opting for three colours, you could choose two such as red and green. Other lovely colour combinations include red and gold, white and green, white and blue or white and silver. White and blue with a dash of silver is also lovely. We usually pair red with gold because they are both warm colours while blue, white and silver are all cool colours. Even if you choose a simple colour scheme, like red and green, you can also add some accessories like a bunch of cinnamon sticks or a mini pine cone.
Potted plants
If you love the idea of modern flower arrangements but you do not want them to perish in just a few weeks, you could always opt for a potted plant like a poinsettia. These plants will never go out of style. Especially since they usually thrive around the holidays and do not normally survive through the summer. You can add a flower pick to your pot or you can decorate the leaves with some gold glitter if you like.
A touch of sparkle
As mentioned with the poinsettias, glitter can really help add some sparkle to your modern flower arrangements. Of course, in these types of bouquets, you want to remember that less is more. In other words, as tempting as it might be, you should only add a small amount of sparkle rather than decorating every leaf or every flower with glitter. It should be the exception rather than the rule.
Vase selection
Once you have chosen your flowers and foliage, you will need to choose the right vase. Modern flower arrangements should be displayed in simple yet striking vases. Keep in mind the colour scheme of the bouquet. For example, a red arrangements should not be displayed in a red vase. Instead, you should opt for a dark green, white, black or transparent vase. Clear vases are often the most popular because they are so neutral and they will allow your flowers to really stand out.
Now that you have taken your pick from all the wonderful modern flower arrangements available, all you need to do is find the perfect spot to put your bouquet on display. Remember to keep your flowers away from any sources of heat or fresh fruit. Fruit like bananas release a gas that causes fresh blooms to perish at a faster rate.