Easy Ideas for Spring Flower Arrangements - Perfecting Places (2024)

The spring season is almost here! I’m sharing my favorite ideas for spring flower arrangements and displays around your home.

Whether you choose fresh flowers or faux, adding spring blooms to your home decor is one of the easiest ways to refresh your home for the season.

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Spring is just around the corner, my friend, and now is the perfect time to begin thinking about how to refresh your home for spring!

The sunshine and temperatures in the 60s here in Kentucky this week have certainly put me in a spring mood, and I’m certainly ready to add touches of spring around our home. There are lots of ways to brighten your home for the season, but my favorite way is with gorgeous spring blooms, and I’m sharing some of my favorite spring flower arrangement ideas today!

What are different ways of decorating using flowers for spring?

Flowers are such an easy way to herald a new season of decor in your home. You can certainly add flowers to a vase to create pretty spring bouquets, but there are so many other creative ways to decorate with your favorite florals.

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1. Combine white hydrangea with coral carnations and eucalyptus for a fresh spring look.

This color combination is perfect with theEaster egg treecovered in green and white gingham decoupaged eggs and eggs in shades of coral, green, and white. You can see how I made the tree andmore coral and green spring decor in this post.

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2. Add potted orchids to a pedestal bowl.

Orchids are some of my favorite flowers for any season, but spring is a great time to create pretty centerpieces with them. A super easy way to use orchids is to add 3 small orchids to a pedestal bowl and cover with moss. You can see more great ideas for decorating with orchids in this post.

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3. Force some flowering branches to bloom.

You can force some flowering branches to bloom indoors before temperatures are warm enough outdoors. Forsythia, quince, cherry, and crab apples are a few blooming varieties that you can force to bloom indoors. You can often find branches in your local grocery store or Trader Joe’s to bring home and force to bloom.

4. Create mini rose bouquets on a tray.

I like to create several miniature flower arrangements in little bud vases for a centerpiece. It’s a great way to showcase your favorite spring blooms. Petite miniature coral roses add pretty pops of color to the table.

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5. Decorate with fresh or faux tulips.

Tulips are the perfect spring floral. Whether you use real or faux flowers, tulips and soft pastel color to your spring decor.

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6. Add a potted orchid to a lantern.

This sweet little potted orchid makes a big impact when added to a wooden lantern in our foyer! It’s a perfect way to greet our guests!

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7. Make a tulip wreath for your door.

This colorful spring wreath made with bright pink faux tulips brings new life to the front door after a long cold winter.

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8. Place a colorful bouquet on a pretty floral tray.

A simple small flower arrangment compliments the beautiful color palette of this painted tole tray. It’s perfect for spring!

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9. Add soft coral roses to a blue and white vase.

Soft shades of coral and pink roses in a blue and white vase is a beautiful way to brighten your room.

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10. Create an easy DIY flower arrangement with potted pink kalanchoe.

Potted plants make great centerpieces for your dining table, and kalanchoe is a great choice for long-lasting blooms.

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11. Add hydrangeas and a trailing vine to a vase in the foyer.

Decorate your entry table for spring with beautiful hydrangea blooms in a tall vase.

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12. Add fresh or faux peonies to the mantel.

Peonies are perfect for spring decor — especially late spring. Pink peonies in a creamy vase add a fresh pop of color on the mantel.

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13. Create a cabbage centerpiece for your table.

Get creative with your spring flower arrangements and use a head of cabbage for a vase! Read how to create this cabbage centerpiece and colorful Easter tablescape here.

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14. Add potted cyclamen to a clamshell bowl.

Cyclamen in a gorgeous lilac color makes quite a statement when added to a large clam shell bowl.

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15. Add faux cherry blossom stems to a carved wooden vase.

These sprawling cherry blossom stems on the sofa table in our living room create a beautiful focal point for the room.

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16. Style your foyer with pink peonies in a blue and white ginger jar.

Pink peonies are such gorgeous flowers and elevate the look of your foyer styled in a classic blue and white ginger jar.

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17. Create a centerpiece with faux green ranunculus and a grouping of blue and white pottery.

This look is perfect for a casual look with blue and white dishes.

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18. Pair potted bright pink Gerbera daisies in a wire basket with purple blooms in a flower bucket for a fresh “spring garden” look on your table.

This pairing makes a lovely centerpiece for a spring shower, Easter brunch, or Mother’s Day gathering.

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There are so many beautiful ways to create gorgeous floral arrangements in your home for spring. Simple arrangements and small potted plants make it easy to refresh your home this time of year.

I hope these ideas inspire you to create a pretty spring flower arrangement for your dining table, foyer, mantel, coffee table, kitchen island, or anywhere you need a spring refresh for everyday or a special occasion.

Happy Spring!

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FAQs

Easy Ideas for Spring Flower Arrangements - Perfecting Places? ›

Put foliage or greenery in the vase to set the stage. Strip leaves from the bottom of the stem, so leaves don't sit in water. Add filler flowers, ones that have multiple blooms per stem, or a variety of wildflowers. Last, add statement flowers like tulips to create a focal point.

How to do a spring flower arrangement? ›

Put foliage or greenery in the vase to set the stage. Strip leaves from the bottom of the stem, so leaves don't sit in water. Add filler flowers, ones that have multiple blooms per stem, or a variety of wildflowers. Last, add statement flowers like tulips to create a focal point.

How do you make a flower arrangement stand out? ›

Odd numbers are the most visually pleasing in all kinds of visual design, so I like to work with flowers in 3's and 5's. For a more relaxed, organic looking arrangement, place some flowers below the line of the vase and vary the stem angle so some flowers are facing forward and not up.

Is there an alternative to Oasis for flower arranging? ›

Pebbles and stones can also be used as an alternative to floral foam in certain arrangements. Inserting the stems into pebbles, gravel or marbles placed in the bottom 1/4 or 1/3 of a vase will provide a base for the arrangement. The easiest way to avoid using floral foam is to select vases that don't need it.

What is the basic rule of floral arrangement? ›

Flowers should be one and a half to two times the height of their vase. For example, for a 12-inch flower vase, your flowers should be 18 to 24 inches tall. For bowl-shape and small cube containers, keep flowers at about one and half times the height to the vase.

What flowers are good for spring bouquets? ›

Spring wedding flowers include hyacinths, sweet pea, lily of the valley and freesia, all highly-scented additions to bridal bouquets. Not forgetting seasonal favourites like tulips, daffodils, and forget-me-nots which all add fantastic texture to bouquets, boutonnieres or centrepieces.

What is the 3:5-8 rule in floristry? ›

One of the European designs that we create in floristry is called the Form Linear, in which we apply flowers by using the 3:5:8 rule, with 3 main focal groups: 3 = Sub-dominate Group/Placement. 5 = Contrasting Group/Placement. 8 = Dominate Group/Placement.

How do I make a cheap bunch of flowers look expensive? ›

The best way to make a bouquet look expensive is to mix different kinds of flowers together. Try arranging it so you have a consistent mix of smaller buds, larger focal blooms, and plenty of greenery to frame them.

How many flowers should be in a flower arrangement? ›

How Many Flowers Do I Need to Make a Bouquet?
ArrangementMixed Bouquet (Focal Flower, Secondary Flower, Filler, and Greens)
Stem Count for Small Arrangement10 Stems
Stem Count for Medium Arrangement18-20 Stems
Stem Count for Large Arrangement25-30 Stems

What is the number 1 prettiest flower? ›

1. Rose. The rose is considered the most beautiful flower in the world, which is why it's called the “queen of the garden.” It's one of the most popular flowers worldwide, and it comes in different sizes and colors.

What flower symbolizes spring? ›

Of all spring flowers, daffodils are the most emblematic of spring because, like the season, they also represent rebirth, renewal, and new beginnings.

What is the king of spring flowers? ›

Apparently, peonies have been considered the 'King of Flowers' since the Tang Dynasty ruled ancient China (618 to 907 AD).

Do you wet oasis before putting flowers in? ›

Oasis is a foam brick designed for floral arranging. You wet it and it retains water. I was shocked at how much longer my flowers stayed fresh in the Oasis compared to just being in water. Since you're sticking the stems in the foam, they stay in place — which is the real magic.

Is it cheaper to make your own floral arrangements? ›

On average, you can save between 50 and 60% with making your wedding flowers versus having them done.

How do you plan a spring flower garden? ›

Give biennials and perennials an early start.

You can plant container-grown plants as long as the ground isn't frozen. Mulch well. North of zone 6, wait till spring to plant bare-root perennials. In the deep South and Southwest, plant cool-season annuals such as larkspurs, poppies and love-in-a-mist for winter bloom.

How long do you soak flowers before arranging? ›

Place prepared stems in a bucket of clean water and leave in a cool place for at least two to three hours or, ideally, overnight. This will allow the flowers to drink before being brought into a warmer environment. Some plants with soft stems and heavy flower head, such as tulips and gerberas, are prone to bending.

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