Compositions from flowers. Photos and drawing ideas

Fresh flowers are an integral part of any celebration. Beautiful bouquets and original flower arrangements can become both an independent gift and a wonderful decoration for any festive interior. Roses, lilies, peonies, tulips, orchids - all of them are beautiful, unique and unique in their own way, and with the right combination of them, you can create works of floral art of amazing beauty. Further, the article presents options for beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers.

From roses

The rose is rightfully considered the queen among flowers, which is why roses are most often chosen to create festive and wedding bouquets. These flowers are so versatile that they can be combined with absolutely any plants and are suitable for both women and men. From them you can create compositions of any size and format.

An independent bouquet of 100 red roses will win the heart of any woman.

Wedding options will be of interest to future brides.

from lilies

Lilies are the second most popular after roses. Quite often they are chosen as the basis for a wedding bouquet, as white lilies are a symbol of purity and purity. However, modern fashion dictates its own rules and more and more brides choose pink, yellow, red and even blue shades of these beautiful colors.

From orchids

Orchids are the eternal rivals of lilies for a place at the heart of a wedding bouquet. These unique flowers symbolize sophistication, tenderness, natural beauty and luxury. A bouquet of white orchids will tell about the wisdom and purity of their owner, pink flowers will tell about tenderness and mischievous character, red ones will become a symbol of passionate love, and blue ones will emphasize fidelity and nobility.

From freesia

Freesias are spring flowers that have great amount shades. You can find white, yellow, orange, red, blue, purple and purple specimens. Freesia bouquets are considered a symbol complete trust and serious intentions, so such floral arrangements are usually given as an engagement or wedding gift.

From callas

There is a legend that if on the eve of the wedding the groom gives his beloved a bouquet of callas, then their marriage will be happy and prosperous, and the flowers will become a kind of amulet.

Callas are so beautiful and stylish flowers that when creating a bouquet they absolutely do not need additional decorations and accessories. It is enough to tie them with a satin ribbon and a luxurious bouquet is ready.

from gerberas

These bright sunny flowers are among the five most sought after when creating bouquets. They look great in any combination and are suitable for absolutely any celebration. Moreover, when cut, they keep fresh for more than a week.

From peonies

In the period from May to July, you can pamper your loved ones with amazing and delicate mini-bouquets of their fluffy peonies. These wonderful flowers independent version, and in combination with other colors can be a great addition to the image of the bride. They look very original, keep freshness for a long time, and are inexpensive.

from tulips

Beautiful spring flowers that tell us about the arrival of warmth and give us a sunny mood. Tulips are an indispensable option for March 8, as well as a great choice for a romantic date and spring wedding, as well as for a formal event.

from chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are considered the most common flowers on the Eurasian continent. There are about 10,000 species alone. Therefore, florists skillfully combine these bright flowers in bouquets with roses, gerberas, alstroemerias and other plants. Chrysanthemums are very appropriate when creating compositions for interior decoration, as they retain freshness for quite a long time.

From alstroemerias

Alstroemerias are magnificent flowers that have a huge number of shades and almost no smell. White flowers indicate the uniqueness of their recipient, but yellow, pink, orange and purple alstroemerias are usually given as a sign of strong friendship.

At proper care a bouquet of these flowers can stand for about two weeks.

From irises

Noble irises are one of the few flowers that are appropriate to present to men. These purple beauties are a symbol of courage and a harbinger of good news. And even in combination with other colors, they will never go unnoticed.

From daisies

Daisies have long been considered a symbol of love, because it was on them that the girls guessed to find out whether the betrothed loved or not. Today, these romantic flowers, as a symbol of fidelity and family happiness, are usually given to parents and close people, sometimes teachers, but chamomile is not suitable as a gift for business partners.

From sunflowers

These bright yellow flowers, like small copies of the sun, give warmth and charge positive energy. Usually sunflowers are used for table setting, interior decoration, as well as festive and wedding bouquets.

From anthuriums

These amazing flowers most often act as accents in prefabricated compositions, but sometimes they can also form the basis of a bouquet. Anthuriums are often given to men, especially politicians and businessmen, as they portend success in business and prosperity in the family. Anthurium is also loved by modern brides, as this flower looks great against the contrast of a snow-white dress.

From gladioli

His luxurious view gladioli already say what they are for. These flowers will decorate any event, they will wonderfully fit into the interior and become a good gift for both men and women of all ages.

From wild flowers

Such bouquets are the most touching, they captivate with their simplicity, naturalness and grace. Bouquets of wildflowers are more suitable for young girls and older women.

Creative compositions

Such compositions do not fit into the standard concept of "flower bouquet", they look like works of art.

Funeral bouquets

Alas, life is filled not only with joyful events and in case of loss loved one you can express your condolences not only in words, but also with the help of a mourning bouquet. Depending on the situation, such compositions are most often based on red or white roses, lilies, carnations, chrysanthemums, which are complemented by branches of evergreens and mourning ribbons. By tradition, the bouquet should have an even number of elements.

If you want to create a wedding bouquet yourself, then choose any of the two suggested methods. Learn about the language of plants, the principles of composing flower compositions.

The content of the article:

Flowers are amazing natural creations. One glance at them is sometimes enough to cheer yourself up. Rooms are decorated with flowers, tables are decorated during a significant event, presented as a sign of respect and love. They are bred at home, in the country. It's nice and easy to go out into nature in summer to admire the flowering of charming plants and plunge into their aroma.

plant language

If you know how to make a bouquet, then you can become a florist at least in your family and delight friends and loved ones with such picturesque gifts. different color, different groups plants are able to say for a person what he did not dare to tell.

Before you arrange a bouquet, learn about the language of flowers:

• Anyone who wants to express his admiration, let him present a bouquet of lilies and camellias.
• Mimosa will hint that the donor carefully hides his feelings for you.
• If you were handed a bouquet of white irises or pink or red roses, tulips, these plants speak eloquently of love.
• Also, red and white roses can say in the language of flowers that you are the soulmate of the giver (at least he or she thinks so).
• But it is better not to get yellow carnations, as these flowers will report the unpleasant news that they have stopped loving you.
• Carnations of a different color, chrysanthemums and hyacinths are awarded as a sign of respect.
• Be sure someone is fascinated by you if they presented a bouquet of lavender, violets or burgundy roses.
• If a bouquet of orchids and chrysanthemums is made up, it means that the donor is pleased to meet you.
• And one or more branches of lilac will remind you or let you know that you were the first love of the giver.

Now you know which plants to use when arranging bouquets to express exactly the emotions that you experience. It's time to get acquainted with the simple rules for making compositions from fresh flowers.

How to make a bouquet

If you want to assemble a spring arrangement of fresh flowers, then use plants of no more than three colors. Of course, the range of shades should be combined with each other.

For example, if you take a purple lilac and want to add tulips to the composition, then they should not be red or yellow. In this case, it will not be possible to achieve tenderness. To make it, include white, light pink or pale lilac tulips in the bouquet.

You can add other flowers, such as hyacinths, but they should also be of a delicate color and blend in with the rest of the plants.

Speaking about how to make bouquets, it is important to note that one can have several names of plants. A composition that uses gerberas, red tulips, gypsophila, and chrysanthemums looks beautiful.

At the same time, it is important to comply color palette and the principle of making a bouquet:

1. Arrange the lightest or smallest flowers along its edges, but they should not hang down. Gypsophila will look great here. Dark and colorful plants put in the center of the composition. Falling and curly are placed near the stems of the primary flowers.
2. Don't use a lot of greens. It is enough to add a carved palm leaf or a fluffy sprig of asparagus. At the same time, greens should not rise above the flowers, unlike cereals.
3. Drawing up bouquets also includes the knowledge that the flowers in such a composition should not be located close to each other, let them look freely.
4. When creating a composition, consider its concept. When you make a field bouquet, do not combine "complex" and "simple" flowers in it. Indeed, among lilies of the valley, daffodils, small daisies, for example, an exotic anthurium, an orchid will look ridiculous. The charm and elegance of a "simple" bouquet of small daisies, lilies of the valley will be emphasized by solidago, iris and other flowers, sustained in the same color scheme.
5. Use plants that are in different stages of dissolution: let there be strong buds here, slightly blossomed and fully opened.

So that vampire flowers (such as narcissus) do not negatively affect others by releasing specific juice, first cut their stems, put them in a separate container with water for 2-3 hours, and only then add them to the bouquet.

To cut flowers do not wilt longer, put a sprig of geranium or arborvitae to them. At least every other day, cut the stems, rinse them and change the water in the vase to fresh.

Examples of creating compositions from fresh flowers

If you do not know how to create a bouquet for a teacher, the one below will be ideal option. Indeed, in the language of flowers, hydrangea means "impartiality."

To create such an arrangement of flowers, you will need the following:

• blue hydrangea, red lily, solidago, spray white chrysanthemum, greenery;
• floral sponge "oasis";
• thin cardboard;
• polyethylene film;
• artificial small apples;
• coconut fiber sisal;
• red spray paint;
• thick aluminum wire;
• glue gun and silicone glue for it;
• thin floral wire;
• wire cutters;
• scissors.

Take cardboard, form a 25 cm high bag out of it. Fix it with glue. Use the aluminum wire to make a small loop that will hold the other end of the wire in place when you remove it from the bottom of the bag.

If you are using board that matches the color of the sisal fibre, then you do not need to dye. If the shades differ, then cover the outside of the bag with paint from a spray can.

Disassemble the sisal fabric or use coconut. Using a glue gun, attach this decorative element to the cardboard horn. And at the bottom, wind it onto a curl of wire.

Take a floral sponge, dip it into a container of water. So that it is soaked with liquid evenly, do not drown it with your hands. After 20 minutes, remove the sponge, cut a blank out of it so that it matches the internal dimensions of the bag. To prevent the cardboard from getting wet, wrap the sponge horn in cellophane, leaving only the top part free.

We will insert flowers into it. Trim them and stick the shortened stems into the sponge horn. To make a bouquet of flowers, first we take a lily, solidago and greens.

After you put them in the "oasis", stick hydrangea, chrysanthemums in the same place and decorate your creation with artificial apples, stringing them on small pieces of wire. You can use toothpicks instead.

Flowers in a bouquet should be close enough, but not overlap each other. Along with the blossoming lily, its buds also look beautiful.

You can make such beautiful flower arrangements yourself and present them to a teacher or other respected person.

Jewelry for the bride

Flowers are used not only to decorate the newlywed's hairstyle, decorate the hall, holiday table, but also, of course, to make the bride's bouquet.

Below will be presented 2 master classes on this topic. In the first one, the flowers for the wedding bouquet will be decorated with the help of a flower porter. The second one doesn't.

Portbouquet holder is a hollow plastic tube, expanding towards the top, into which a floral sponge is inserted. It is saturated with a preservative solution or water so that the liquid nourishes the flowers for some time.

A bride's wedding bouquet made using this device will not only look beautiful, but will also be able to stay fresh all the time. holiday.

To create this you will need:

• Portfolio "Lady";
• satin ribbon;
• a piece of sponge "oasis";
• anchor tape;
• green teip tape;
• double sided tape;
• 4 white and 5 crimson roses;
• salal leaves;
• viburnum (viburnum berries);
• scissors;
• pliers.

Carefully remove the sponge from the cone, removing the plastic mesh to insert a piece of dry "oasis" into the hollow tube.

The will of the bride should look perfect both from the front and from the back. Therefore, we decorate the outer upper part of the flowerpot with salal leaves, gluing them on double-sided tape.

For a better fit, you need to fix these leaves on the ribbed surface with anchor tape.

So that it is not visible, we wrap a tape tape of light green color on top of it.

If you have dry Crisal powder, add some to your cold water so that the sponge soaked in such a solution nourishes the flowers.

If not, then place the semi-circular piece of "oasis" that you first took out of the cone into the water. Do not forget, he must drown in it himself, without your help, then it will be saturated with moisture evenly.

After this happens, take out the sponge, put it in its place in the purse and fix it by closing it with a net. Moreover, the latter should snap into place on the white part of the horn.

Next, we form the bride's bouquet with our own hands, or by calling assistants. Let's move on to decorating the handle of the horn, since the composition should look amazing from all sides. Starting from the bottom of the port bouquet, glue its narrow part with double-sided tape, place a white satin ribbon on top of it. Attach its tip with a glue gun.

Now decorate the lateral expanding part of the horn with leaves. Cut their stem at an angle and immediately pierce it with a sponge.

So that the water flowing down from the sponge does not wet the handle of the port bag, we put a dry piece of “oasis” into its hollow part. It will absorb excess moisture, leaving the bottom of the bouquet dry and the bride's hands clean.

We begin to decorate a bouquet for a wedding with flowers. Trim the brighter roses at an angle first, spacing 3 on one side and 2 on the other side of the sponge. Then stick white flowers, and fill the gaps between the roses with viburnum and leaves. After that, the composition for the bride of roses, leaves and unripe viburnum berries is ready.

Another bridal bouquet

If you don't have special devices, then you can perform the composition in a different technique. Not only the bride's bouquet consists of such roses, it can be made and presented, timed to coincide with another event. This is what the resulting composition looks like.

For her, we have prepared:

• 10 single-headed roses;
• 20 spray roses;
• greens for cuff decoration;
• tape.

First you need to cut off all the leaves from the stem and separate spray rose for inflorescences. For greens, remove excess from the stems. Now you can proceed to the main stage of work.

To make a beautiful bouquet, start by placing 5 flowers parallel to each other. Their height should be the same. Place the next, sixth rose at a slight angle. Set the seventh also obliquely.

Gradually, slightly turning the bouquet in one direction, arrange all the roses in this way. As a result of applying this spiral technique, you will get a beautiful hemispherical shape. Tie it with anchor tape or tape, wrapping it around several times, tie it off, cut off the excess.

To create a cuff, also spirally overlay the bouquet around the outer circle with greenery. Then tie the composition again, already with greens.

Trim the ends of the petioles with sharp scissors or pruners so that they are the same height and the cuts are perpendicular. When you hold the composition, the remaining stems should be slightly longer than the palm of your hand. Now you know how to make a bridal bouquet in another way.

Gift for your girlfriend

Flowers, decorated in the shape of a heart, touch any woman. And if you make a bouquet with sweets, you will like this gift even more. To compile such an original presentation, you will need a little, namely:

• red carnations;
• floral anchor tape;
• ribbon;
• scissors;
• wide green teip tape;
• ornaments in the form of butterflies on a wire;
• pink or scarlet silk ribbon;
• thick floral colored aluminum wire;
• sweets "Raffaello" or others in a wrapper.

Here are the stages of work that await you. Keeping the carnation stems evenly spaced, carefully string each flower onto the florist wire using the spiral technique. Then bend it into a heart shape. Tie the stems with floral tape.

Now decorate the stems with a wide decorative ribbon, and tie a scarlet bow over it.

Wrap the inside of the carnation heart with a thin textile ribbon. To do this, pass it between the colors in different directions. Fill the resulting bowl with sweets and decorate the bouquet with butterflies. After that, you can give a beautiful, fragrant, tasty gift.

There are many more ideas that give both fresh and dried flowers, as well as houseplants. You can find them in the following articles. In the meantime, we suggest you watch interesting videos that will help you better master the presented technique for creating bouquets:

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It is difficult to imagine a solemn moment without picturesque flowers. They decorate the interior of the house, serve as signs of attention. You can easily buy a plant arrangement in the store, but if you want to make it yourself, take a moment to immerse yourself in this interesting and creative process.

How to make a bouquet of fresh flowers

A creative and exciting activity - making bouquets of fresh flowers - requires knowledge and skills. To do beautiful composition, stick certain rules. You need to take into account:

• destination - a woman or a man;
• color combination;
• incompatibility of plants with each other;
• sizes according to the donation situation;
• the texture of the components - it is better to use different ones (needle, terry);
• undesirable when making use a large number plants;
• proper training composition material;
• beautiful design and packaging.

Types of flowers for a bouquet

The art of making bouquets of natural flowers - floristry - takes into account that each plant in the composition has a special meaning. It can be conveyed without words to the person receiving the gift. The value of plants:

• lotus - health, happiness;
• callas - balance, beauty;
• peony - wealth, glory;
• rose - love;
• lily - nobility;
• astra - charm;
• irises - wisdom, peace;
• tulips - wealth;
• lavender - admiration.

Decorative greenery plays an important role in the composition. It helps to shade the beauty, give volume, revitalize. Popular in floral design plants:

• Asparagus. Its feather-light twigs create volume and decorate the bride's bouquet.
• Aspidistra. Wide, big and dark leaves This plant is set off by flowers of a rough texture.
• Gypsophila. A cloud of its small white flowers creates lightness and volume.
• Bergras. Its unusual, thin, thread-like leaves, collected in a bunch, give the bouquet gracefulness.
• Fern. These carved, graceful leaves will decorate a bouquet of different flowers.

Plant preparation

How to make a bouquet of fresh flowers so that it stays fresh and beautiful longer? To do this, collect them in the early morning or late evening. To properly prepare plants for composition:

• remove the lower leaves from the stems;
• remove the thorns from the roses;
• on chrysanthemums and plants with hard peduncles, make cuts up to 2 cm;
• remove anthers from lilies;
• burn the flower stalks of dahlias and peonies on fire, lower them into cold water;
• make an angled cut on the stem under water.

Bouquet shape

Starting to make a bouquet, think about the shape. It may vary in size and assembly patterns. Smaller ones are especially popular. original compositions from small plants, which are based on a wire frame. They are used as:

• neck jewelry;
• bracelets;
• boutonniere for the groom's suit.

Large sets in shape can be symmetrical - pyramidal, oval, round. Asymmetric compositions are characterized by the appearance of an irregular triangle or crescent. When compiling, the forms are often used:

• freely assembled - good as a gift option;
• round - ideal for desktop execution;
• one-sided - from plants different lengths arranged in tiers;
• linear - consists of several peduncles and greenery;
• Biedermeier - modern style with dense laying of plants and trimming with ribbons, lace.

The combination of flowers in a bouquet

If the question arose of how to make a bouquet of flowers so that it pleases with its beauty, and does not annoy, consider all the subtleties. When composing a color scheme, use the following options:

• similar - colors close to each other, for example, yellow, orange and red in different shades;
• contrast - looks bright and optimistic;
• monochrome - one color, but different shades;
• polychromatic or iridescent - the whole variety of the palette.

decoration

When composing and decorating a composition, decoration should not be intrusive and distract from the integrity of the idea. The design depends on the occasion to which the gift is dedicated:

• the birth of a child - bears, hearts are used;
• New Year's meeting - complemented by sweets, figures of animals, birds;
• romantic date - characterized by the presence of beads and butterflies;
• autumn anniversary - allows additions in the form of branches with berries.

How to pack a bouquet of flowers

When composing bouquets of fresh flowers important point is the packaging. It serves as a decoration, but does not draw attention to itself. With the help of design, you can hide the flaws of the kit. It is important to choose the right material and not overdo it using decorative elements. For decoration use synthetic materials:

• film - color, transparent;
• organza - plain, with sparkles, pattern;
• artificial mesh that retains its shape well.

Original bouquets of fresh flowers are made using natural materials. They give the composition a finished look, look organic and stylish. Popular in packaging are:

• thin felt - successfully complements high compositions;
• sisal - adorns sets with a short stem;
• jute mesh - serves as a decor for status compositions;
• corrugated paper - has a good drapery.

Check out the photo below to replenish your piggy bank with new ideas. A round set of roses looks elegant, decorated with felt, matching in tone with flowers. The composition is beautifully complemented by packaging in corrugated paper, which does not distract attention with its coloring. Bouquets of flowers collected using the spiral technique are distinguished by splendor and grace. They will be appropriate for any solemn event. For a gift to a girl on a first date, a mini-bouquet of tulips is perfect.

For those who don't like to throw away wilted bouquets, florists have figured out how to extend the life of cut plants. Creative bouquets in a box of fresh flowers will delight you with their splendor for a long time. For decoration, you can use toys, butterflies. In addition to fresh flowers, they decorate in this way japanese tree bonsai. The secret is that a special sponge soaked in water is placed in the box.

Educational video tutorials: floristry for beginners

Shop gift sets of flowers amaze with their variety, but a composition that would reflect all the facets of the creator's personality can only be made independently by studying floristry. Drawing up bouquets of fresh flowers brings a lot of pleasant creative moments. To familiarize yourself with the rules for composing flower arrangements and the layout features of different types of bouquets, watch the free video course of 4 lessons below. So you will develop your taste and learn how to create original floral arrangements.

Original bouquet of spring flowers

Remember - did it happen that you looked at flower arrangements from fresh flowers and immediately realized that they were created by an experienced arranger? You may have been overwhelmed by the size or the presence of exotic flowers in the arrangement. Maybe you were attracted unusual shape plants or elegant packaging. However, in interesting compositions of flowers that cause instant admiration, there is something else - this is Harmony.

To achieve harmony, it is not necessary to buy some exotic plants. Beautiful flower arrangements for the interior can be created using the most common violets, balsams and other familiar “windowsill friends”. Before you make a flower arrangement - look around you, you are surrounded by a wide variety of objects that can become part of a flower arrangement.

Harmony is a design term used to describe an object in which separate parts merge to create an attractive whole. To achieve harmony, all or almost all of the main features must be present. good design- a variety of textures, proportionality of components, a sense of movement and correct use colors. All these design requirements relate to the beauty of the arrangement of fresh flowers in a container. However, in our case, we must also consider the background, since one of the main goals of the arrangement is to improve the overall decor of the room, and not just decorate it. In this section, you will find information about all these techniques of good flower design, learn how to arrange arrangements from indoor flowers, and also learn the rules for arranging plants.

There are also Additional requirements design. You need to use a style that suits your skill, creative temperament, display space, etc.

One more fundamental question remains - do you have to slavishly follow all these rules of form, color, proportion, etc. to be a good flower arranger? After all, most of these principles and elements are common to all forms. artistic creativity but Picasso and Rembrandt couldn't follow the same rules!

In fact, Picasso learned the rules and styles of classical painting and he applied them early in his career. His own styles and methods developed later. Apply this principle to your approach to the art of flower arranging - learn and practice classic rules good floral designs and then break them if you're really a beginner Picasso. But do it knowing what you're breaking traditional rules and principles that are well known to you, and not just doing it out of ignorance.

Plant arrangement based on color

Color is one of the first things you notice when looking at a composition, and so some understanding of color is helpful. This does not mean that you have to follow a lot of rules. Some of the so-called rules are questionable, and too much has already been written about what goes with what and how to avoid color clashes - "never put pink next to dark raspberry" and so on. Color is a matter of personal taste.

The basis of color theory is the Color Wheel. It consists of numerous pure colors, from which light and dark shades are obtained. There are three main ways to arrange these colors together so that the viewer feels they match.

The boldest way is to use contrasting colors that are opposite each other through the center of the circle, the calmest way is to use similar colors that are next to each other, and the most sophisticated way is to use shades of the same color.

If you are arranging flowers for the home and not for a flower show, then you can ignore the color wheel and its associated charts if you like. In this case, it is helpful to have a clear understanding of the properties of warm and cool colors in order to be sure that the chosen colors match the room, lighting, season, container, and arrangement design.

Choice of colors for flower arranging

What are the features of the room? Look at the color of the walls, furniture, etc. - Try to use one of the primary colors in the plant material you choose. The background is important! The composition of a dark tone will stand out strongly against the background of a light wall, but will be lost against the background of dark oak panels or a burgundy curtain. On the other hand, the impression of a composition in light or warm colors against a dark background is enhanced.

How is the room lit? Beware of dark corners. Blue or purple flowers that stood out when sunlight, may become invisible in a dimly lit area. At night, the colors depend on the artificial light source. Conventional incandescent lamps can dim cool colors and brighten warm ones, while fluorescent lamps brighten cool colors and dim warm ones. By candlelight, cold tones darken, and warm tones become yellow.

How to make a flower arrangement according to the season

When arranging flowers, always consider the time of year. In Japan, the season is very important - in Western world it's just an additional parameter to consider.

Pay attention to the photo of flower design for spring plants:

Spring is the season of yellow and blue flowers.

In the summer comes the turn of multi-colored combinations.

Autumn calls for the use of browns, oranges and yellows.

Well, Christmas is a traditional time for white and bright red flowers.

Compositions of indoor flowers in containers

In the floral design of the apartment, the question of which container will be used remains fundamentally important. A common mistake is choosing a colorful container that detracts from the arrangement. If you are planning to use bright or patterned vases or bowls, then they must match the color in the arrangement, otherwise the container will become a more eye-catching object. When composing indoor flower arrangements, remember that white can play an important role. Always use some white flowers in a house flower arrangement placed in a colorful container.

Don't use equal amounts of different colors in your scheme - let one dominate and be complemented by others. Don't distribute the different colors evenly throughout the composition or you'll end up with a "spotted dog" effect - group some of the colors together. Be careful with solid colors - they tend to dominate. Classic Recommendation- use them in small amounts and rely mostly on midtones and tints. Light shades are easier than dark ones to fit into most schemes as they work well together.

Compositions of home flowers in monochrome

A monochrome (single-color) scheme uses different tones and shades of the same color. This is the easiest way to make sure you can convey the mood you want to create - choose red for a dramatic effect, yellow for a bright effect, blue for a calm effect, and so on.

When composing flower arrangements with your own hands, use the widest possible range of the main color, changing shades from pale to dark.

The stems and / or leaves are colored in halftones and shades of green, brown or white color, so a true monochrome scheme is only available in those tones. Limiting variation in floral interior design means that physical form the composition should be more pronounced through the use of a greater range of shapes, sizes, textures, etc.

Such compositions of home flowers, composed in monochrome, are usually strict and solemn.

Compositions of flowers for the interior according to a similar scheme

A similar scheme uses two, three, or four adjacent colors on the color wheel. This arrangement has some of the calm charm of a monochrome scheme, but it has a much larger range of plants to choose from. There is no need to stick to pure colors, tones and shades are very important here, which increase the attractiveness of the composition.

A similar scheme can be muted and restrained if done only in blues and lilacs, or it can be exciting in crimsons and purples. Don't use each color in equal amounts - let one dominate. In the example shown, yellow tones are suppressed by orange and brown tones.

Compositions from indoor flowers and photo arrangements according to a contrasting scheme

In contrast schemes, the selected colors are located opposite each other on the color wheel. In modern linear arranging, the goal is often to create maximum effect by coloring the flowers.

Look above at the photo of indoor flower arrangements in a contrasting scheme - pure colors are used here. For example, blue iris with orange gerberas, yellow with purple lisianthus, and so on.

Contrasting schemes are always lively, but they should not be overly bright. The secret is to use light shades of the colors used and create compositions in pastel colors - pink with pale blue, brownish yellow with lilac, etc. In this case, the contrast scheme can be muted, just like a similar one. Another approach is to use light shades of the same color and dark contrasting ones.

AT summer time flowers are sometimes collected from all corners, and then a composition is created that contains a multi-colored mixture that covers the entire spectrum. Reds and purples, yellows and blues, oranges and purples - the result can be pleasant, but very often it is not. Firstly, the effect may simply be too bright, and therefore it is usually advisable to use lighter shades of various colors. Secondly, the effect can be too colorful - avoid using all colors in equal amounts. Let just a few colors dominate the composition, and use others as a discreet addition.

The combination of colors in the composition: balance and dynamics

Physical balance is vital - if a composition is markedly asymmetrical, it can tip over. Structures must always be securely fastened and the container must be heavy enough to support the weight of the plant material. Add sand, gravel, etc. if needed.

Visual balance when combining colors in a composition requires the design to appear stable, even if it is clearly one-sided. Exist various ways for visual magnification weights on the lighter side - dark flowers look heavier than light ones, rounded flowers look heavier than tubular ones. There is also a balance between the bottom and top.

Large flowers are placed in the center and close to the bottom of the composition, which gives a sense of good balance - incorrect placement can make the composition look unbalanced.

Dynamics involves the use of techniques and materials that make the eyes move from one part of the composition to another - this movement is associated with the rhythm present in the design.

Without rhythm (for example, a bouquet of roses standing in a vase), the arrangement looks static and monotonous. There are various ways to get this movement, and five of them are illustrated on this page.

Many linear-massive compositions and free-style arrangements apply a different design principle - dominance. This implies that there are one or more areas where the eye stops and stays there for a short time - these areas are called focal points. Usually for this include a small group of catchy flowers.

There are other ways to create focal points - an unusual container, spectacular foliage, and so on. Golden Rule is not to overdo it - no single element should dominate so much as to distract the eye for a long time from the rest of the composition.

Floral arrangement: proportions, background, texture

A flower arrangement consists of several elements that can be seen - a vessel, plant material, and possibly a stand and accessories. Good proportion means that the dimensions of the elements should be in such a ratio as to create a pleasing effect.

This is especially noticeable in landscape, small and miniature compositions, and the main culprits of the imbalance are usually oversized flowers and accessories. But a disproportionate arrangement can be in any style, and the most common reason is a vessel that is not the right size for the plant material.

The golden ratio, shown in the photo above, has long been used as a criterion for ideal proportion.

The composition can be quite proportional, but not at all suitable for the background or environment in which it is placed. To avoid the problem, several aspects must be taken into account. First of all, this is the style of the room - it is obvious that an abstract composition will look out of place in a simple cottage setting. The size of the room is no less important - a miniature composition in large and high rooms can look pathetic.

Considering the type of wall surface is also important - see photo above. There are also practical problems, which should not be created, for example, compositions on dinner table, interfering with the conversation, and arrangements in the hallway, preventing free passage.

Plant material can have all sorts of textures - glossy, velvety, pubescent, dull, prickly, etc. A glossy flower becomes brighter if matte foliage is nearby, and shiny leaves give shine to the composition in strong light. The role of different textures is to increase the attractiveness of the arrangement through diversity. This is very important when there is only a slight difference in the color of the flowers, and when a free style arrangement uses a small amount of plant material.

Ideas for flower arrangements using improvised equipment

In order to bring your ideas of flower compositions to life, you need to thoroughly “arm yourself”. Don't be put off by the large number of tools and other equipment illustrated and described on these pages. Only a few (bucket, scissors, knife and watering can) are essentials for the beginner - the rest are optional. Make sure that sharp objects items such as scissors and knives are kept out of the reach of children, and try to keep all the tools together in the box. When arranging flowers, place a large plastic sheet over your work surface.

A bucket of water is a necessary piece of equipment for collecting flowers from the garden and storing them while creating an arrangement. Choose a bucket with side handles, as the standard handle swings freely and can damage the flowers during transport. Don't use the flower arranging bucket in the kitchen.

Cut flower preservative in powder or liquid form mainly contains germicides to prevent slime and odors from developing in water vases, and sugar to prolong the life of fresh flowers.

Buy a knife with a sharp blade - it will be suitable for all kinds of use. You will need it to clean the stems, remove leaves and get rid of thorns. It is also used for processing the ends of stems - oblique cuts and, sometimes, vertical splits. There is also a need to cut out the floral sponge and remove excess molding material.

A watering can is necessary for adding water to the container and wetting the floral sponge with a composition of fresh flowers. Buy plastic ones with a long and narrow spout starting at the base of the watering can.

Never try to cut thick and woody stems with regular scissors - use secateurs instead. You can buy regular garden pruners, but there are also narrow-bladed models made especially for florists.

A handheld sprayer capable of producing a fine mist of water droplets helps keep the composition fresh in warm weather. Spray mist just above the top of the composition. Do this once when the arrangement is complete and repeat as daily as possible.

Most ordinary scissors are not suitable for cutting stems - they tend to crush tissue. Choose flower scissors with short blades, one of which is serrated. There may be a groove in the base - use it for cutting thin wire, but not for woody stems.

Use wire to tie bunches of cut flowers together. There are three main types of wire. The thickest is sold in the form of segments-blanks. Wire for tying roses and other flowers is thinner, and the thinnest is wound on a reel - it is widely used by florists to bind plant material.

Toothpicks are a convenient multifunctional assistant. Use toothpicks to poke a hole in the flower sponge for soft stems or to attach fruit to the flower arrangement sponge. Several toothpicks are sometimes screwed around the base of the candle to secure it in a tabletop arrangement.

Spray paints can be used to finish flower arrangements at any time of the year, but they are especially relevant at Christmas - arrangements with gold or silver pine cones, berries, leaves and flowers can be seen everywhere. Paints are widely used on vessels, fasteners, stands, etc., as well as on plant material.

Get the necessary fasteners. Arranging flowers in a vase or jug ​​of water is an ancient way of creating flower arrangements, but virtually all modern arrangements require the use of materials that hold the leaves and flowers in place within the container. These materials and related aids are known as fasteners. They must be securely fastened and hidden from view. Only a few (floral sponge, florist clay, arranging grid and "frog" fixers) are essentials - the rest are optional.

floral sponge(other name: floral foam) is a porous plastic invented in 1940. It has become the main method of fixing flowers for home arrangements. There are two types - green "frog" sponge, which is soaked in water and then used for fresh plant material, and brown or gray sponge, which is used only for dry and artificial compositions. The green sponge happens various forms- blocks ("bricks") and cylinders are the most popular. This is a very light material, but its weight increases by more than 30 times when saturated with water. This green sponge should never dry out after soaking it.

If after use you wrap it in foil or plastic film, it may be suitable for several other arrangements. The great advantage of the sponge is that the stems can be positioned at any angle, both in shallow and deep vessels, and the problem of water rotting is also eliminated. It has few drawbacks - for a large composition, additional support with wire mesh is needed and some plants (for example, daffodils and tulips) hardly absorb water from it.

Adhesive adhesive tape is both wide and narrow. Wide tape is mainly used to secure a floral sponge or wire mesh in a vessel. Narrow bands are sometimes strung across the top of a shallow, wide-mouthed vessel in a criss-cross pattern to form a net that holds the plants.

Retainer- This is the simplest type of sponge attachment. This is a small plastic disc with four vertical teeth - the base is attached to the container with plasticine, and a block or cylinder of a floral sponge is mounted on the teeth. If a large block of floral sponge is used, more than one retainer may be required.

Floral clay A non-hardening adhesive tape that holds dry surfaces together. It is widely used to fix a frog, tattoo or candle holder in a container and comes in brown and green. Ordinary plasticine can be used as a replacement.

tattoo(other name: kenzan) is needed to support the DIY flower arrangement in the shape you need. A plurality of sharp pins are firmly held in a solid base, which may be round or rectangular in shape. Its main advantage is that it will securely hold thick and heavy stems. Tattoos can be used on their own in a shallow bowl or together with other attachments for a large composition in a deep container. Choose a model with a heavy base and lots of sharp copper prongs. The disadvantage of this mount is that it is expensive. If you can only afford one, choose an 8 cm round one. Attach it to the base of the container with floral clay. The tattoo is built into the bottom of a metal bowl that holds water. In this case, there is no need for an additional vessel.

Floral test tubes(other name: flower extensions) are miniature vases used in large flower arrangements where the leaves and flowers must be placed higher than their stem height allows. Usually they are about 30 cm long and with a pointed end, as a rule, are attached to a stick, which is then stuck into a floral sponge or wire mesh. Fill the test tube with water before inserting the stems.

small pebbles, round and flattened glass beads have long been used to hold the stems of cut flowers. With this arrangement of stems, there will be slight mobility in the arrangement.

Arrangement grid(another name: wire mesh, looped wire) may also be needed when composing a composition of indoor flowers. Buy a thin mesh with 5 cm cells. Cut off the hard edge, roll into a tube, crumple into a ball and place in a container. Wire mesh is the preferred fastening method for arrangements with many tall or heavy stems. A mesh with 3 cm mesh is often used to cover a floral sponge block if a large arrangement is planned. Some specialists prefer galvanized mesh to plastic-coated mesh. Be careful not to scratch the sides of the valuable vessel with it. Wash and dry the mesh after use - it can be used repeatedly.