Basic rules in flower arrangements
Like creating any other work of art, a perfect flower arrangement requires following certain rules to create a masterpiece.
The basic rules for flower arrangements are:
Proportion helps maintain a uniform size of the bouquet. The size of the flowers should be in proportion to the size of the foliage and the container. A poorly proportioned bouquet not only looks bad but can easily be damaged.
The proportion should also fit the occasion and location. Like the floral arrangements for hotels, churches and weddings are larger than the arrangements for casual and regular events, homes and offices.
Balance
There is nothing more appealing than a beautifully balanced floral arrangement. The perfect arrangement of flowers is the one with the right balance. This means that the height of the arrangement should be at least one and a half times higher than the height of the container. Although the height of the arrangement may be higher than that, it is never lower.
Harmony
The material used for the flower arrangement should complement each other. The flowers, foliage, color, container and all other accessories should be of a theme and nothing should seem out of place.
Rhythm
The rhythm directs the eye to admire the entire floral arrangement. The perfect rhythm is achieved when all the details are highlighted and noticed in a beautiful pattern.
The best way to achieve the flow or rhythm is to give a three-dimensional appearance to the arrangement instead of a two-dimensional appearance. Flower heads should be placed at different levels so that no flower is left behind and all together can enhance the beauty. This makes it easier to notice all the details of the arrangement in a beautiful pattern.
Color
The theme and color of the arrangement depends entirely on the occasion. The color of the arrangement must be appropriate for the occasion and match the surroundings.
The best way is to choose complementary colors for each occasion.
Different colors reflect different moods.
For parties and happy occasions, you can choose the cheerful yellow color. Likewise, for romantic occasions, you can go with vivid red.
Texture
Flowers and foliage can come in different textures. You can either go for the same texture for the whole bouquet or carefully choose different textures that complement each other. Using different textures can add variety to the arrangement.
Some occasions call for extravagant flower arrangements. And sometimes the simplest arrangements have the biggest effects.
The key is to make sure that all the elements complement each other and enhance the beauty of the whole place.
