Romeoville Homes
Bringing serene inspiration of the outdoors inside does not mean tracking in dirty, slushy snow from a pair of winter boots! To beat the snowy gloom, add warmth by creating an inviting atmosphere of beautifully colored blossoms. Flowers invoke a bright and dramatic design element, incorporating a bit of the sunny alfresco feel of warmer seasons.
Flowers can be placed throughout a home to add interest to any room from the foyer to the bathroom. Not only to be used as a centerpiece or thrown in a vase, flowers can be placed anywhere and in many different types of containers.
A festive floral spray hung on a front door is inviting to guests and can set the mood for the rest of a home. Cheerful, colorful flowers placed in a decorative urn bring immediate life to an entryway. A dining table strewn with rose petals and small bouquets at each seat can make for a distinctive setting. In the living room, add a seasonal assembly to an uncommon location such as a windowsill, if space allows, or on a bookshelf to add flair to rows of volumes. Serving as personal havens, bedrooms need special attention. Flowers can add to the comfort and serenity of the room, with not only visual interest, but aroma as well.
A kitchen is often thought of as the hub of the home, where families and guests spend much of their time. Perk up this high-traffic spot using items such as wine glasses or bowls as creative displays. In a bathroom, a petite spray placed in a simple jar on the sink enlivens the morning routine. Mary Ann Kantowski, co-owner of Daisy Den Florist in Romeoville says that the vibrancy of fresh-cut flowers can “add life to a room.”
Pairing different kinds of containers with other organic or household items can spice up an arrangement further. Grab an old watering can from the garage and throw in a casual bunch of daisies and greenery. A glass bottle from the kitchen adorned with a ribbon or raffia serves as an informal vase. Bowls filled with floating buds work as a beautiful centerpiece or accent to a kitchen. Add floating candles or lemon and lime slices for enhancement. Inserting short-stemmed blooms can highlight china teapots. An attractive pitcher doesn’t need to be filled with iced tea, but loaded up with vibrant wildflowers and rustic branches.
Popular glass cubes offer a blank canvas for any color of blossom. The clear base allows for the addition of items like assorted stones, colored glass marbles, the possibilities are endless. Carve out a gourd, pumpkin, melon, or other substantial fruit or vegetable for an unexpected presentation. Kantowski suggests that adding small seasonal accents can transform an everyday arrangement. “The fragrance and color offers more than just a plain table.”
While florists do a beautiful job and are able to customize orders using a multitude of containers, making an arrangement at home can be both economical and enjoyable. Be sure to choose colors that complement the space and become familiar with florist tools and materials to make the job easier. Caring for fresh cut flowers is simple, and if tended to in the right way, can yield a long shelf life. Kantowski advises re-cutting the stems of the flowers with a sharp knife and place them in lukewarm water, adding flower food to nourish.
Fresh flowers enhance both the beauty and fragrance of a home, but dried flowers can be just as handsome. Dried blossoms can be charming and cheerful, whether hung in small bouquets on a wooden rack or placed in a festive pot. Silk arrangements provide another option. Requiring less time and attention, silk flowers offer longevity and can be just as striking as their vibrant hydrated counterparts, according to Kantowski.
In winter, summer, spring or fall, freshly cut stems bloom forth to bring the outdoors in, breathing life into homes and into those who reside within.
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