How to Choose the Right Floral Arrangement for Your Space
You found the arrangement. You love the arrangement. It arrives and somehow it looks much smaller on your kitchen island than it did on your screen.
Scale will do that.
The right size has less to do with whether an arrangement technically fits and more to do with the space around it.
Kitchen Islands Can Handle More
Large islands usually need more height and fullness than you think. They are surrounded by open space and often viewed from several rooms.
A common mistake? Sizing down because you are worried the florals will overwhelm the island, only to have the island overwhelm the florals.
Dining Tables Are Different
If you regularly eat at the table, you probably do not want to have a conversation with someone through an orchid.
Lower, fuller arrangements like hydrangeas, peonies and tulips work beautifully here. Look for enough presence to anchor the table without blocking sightlines.
Consoles Love Height
This is where taller florals shine. An orchid can draw the eye upward and beautifully connect a console to the mirror or artwork above it.
And do not feel obligated to center it. Off center styling can feel even more interesting.
For the Smaller Spots
Coffee tables, nightstands and bathroom counters call for a smaller scale, but not something that disappears.
When in doubt, take a photo of your space. It is surprisingly easy to see whether the room needs height, fullness or something more understated.
The rule? Consider the whole space, not just the size of the surface.
