Ask any interior designer and they’ll have a list of their go-to florists, flower markets and landscape designers at the ready – flowers and plants are often one of the most important features of a home. And it turns out, picking the perfect flowers and plants for your home can be easier than you might think.
“Using flowers and plants in your decor doesn’t have to be a complicated, involved task—in fact, I’m often drawn to the beauty of simplicity when it comes to flowers,” says Andrea Goldman, a Chicagoland-based interior designer. “Even a streamlined bunch of the same type of flower framed by a beautiful leaf or low-maintenance greenery—anything in the succulent family or jade—adds so much to any space, without a lot of work or maintenance.”
Below, we’ve collected some more favorite flower tips from top interior designers, so you can style your own home like an expert.
Make a first impression with bright bouquets
While we may not think much of our foyers or entryways as we pass them each day, they are one of the first spaces your guests see. A bright, statement bouquet or seasonal arrangement on an entryway table will showcase your style, spark conversation and instantly make your house feel like home (plus they smell wonderful!). For a low-maintenance option, choose a striking houseplant or orchid for the foyer if you want something with a little more staying power.
Add texture and color to any room with plants
Flowers and plants are one of the easiest ways to make a change in a space – it’s a lot less effort than changing the color and less investment than replacing new furniture. House plants – such as fiddle leaf figs, ZZ plants and snake plants – have a lot of beautiful, organic texture and can fill a larger space and add eye-catching depth and dimension to a room. And flowers are an easy way to bring in some color.
