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Feature photo: Ceramic Double Handle Pot 43-CPT74MW-WH
Style and Size
When creating a floral arrangement, the vessel you choose to design your masterpiece in is as important as the flowers and the foliage themselves. Your execution must be balanced, both visually and physically, and each different piece should be chosen with the Principles and Elements of Design in mind.
Style and Size are the first two things to consider when selecting your container; let’s explore each of these factors and how they influence the look, feel, and structure of your floral design.
Style
Whether you’re dreaming up something for a farmhouse wedding or a striking design show, the style of your container should complement the surroundings and match the overall tone of the event.
For a more rustic theme, ceramics with a bit of character are perfect. Details in the pattern or slight, intentional wear give off a more relaxed vibe, and functional accents like spouts or handles suggest a vintage element.
Ceramic Benoit Compote 43-9674200-WH
Ceramic Pitcher Vase 41-0T30812-WH
Use a minimalist approach to showcase the blooms and keep the focus on the intricacies of the arrangement itself. Neutral ceramics with clean lines and more muted tones give your flowers room to be the star!
Ceramic Elijah Compote 43-5522000-WH
Containers with striking design elements are incredibly eye-catching and really shine in a modern arrangement. Details in colour or pattern combined with dramatic shapes celebrate the more artistic side of floral design.
*Pro Tip: You can match your flower and foliage choices to your container to round out the colour palette and theme or lean into contrast and create something guaranteed to turn heads!
Size
When choosing the size of your container, there is a lot more to consider than simply volume. The height, width, and size of the neck/opening will all dictate how your arrangement sits and can often affect the life and longevity of your fresh flowers.
Taller, narrow-necked vases or bottles provide more structure, perfect for formal arrangements and keeping your flowers exactly where you want them. They can also provide necessary support to large blooms with longer stems.
Ceramic Alban Vase 43-5542100-WH
Raised containers with legs or a small stand work great for cascading arrangements or anything with a slight overhang.
Ceramic Pedestal Pot 43-0A10665-WH
Containers with broad necks allow for looser, more natural designs, like garden-style bouquets. For arrangements that need to be low enough to see over — like classic centerpieces, for example — shorter, wider containers work best.
Ceramic Pot with Base 4300A10667-WH
*Pro Tip: When using bowl-like containers with wider necks, cut your stems a little shorter and grab some florist netting, plastic armature, or a pin frog to keep your buds in place. It’s important the flowers have the proper support to help them stay beautiful and healthy for longer.
Steel Wire Mesh Florist Netting 74-0060012
Plastic Armature Pillow 24-0033307
Kenzan Pin Frogs 61-00M2201
Now that you’re an expert on Style and Size, be sure to watch for part two of the series where we dive into glassware and the endless possibilities of Colour and Texture!