Sometimes to adorn your space with finesse and refinement, all it takes is to turn to nature. Yes, fresh flowers always do the trick and revamp your home into a haven of beauty. But dried flowers are yet another innovative approach to welcome sophistication and an air of wonder into your home.
Timeless, elegant, versatile and so expressive, they narrate a beautiful tale of natural poise. Mould them, design them or accessorize them, they’re easy to navigate and even easier to maintain. No wonder, dried flowers are now changing the trend of home decor as we know it.
If you’re interested in making the most of their beauty to transform your space, here are some creative ways to display dried flowers in your home. No matter what you pick, they’re sure to turn heads.
Dried Flower Arrangements
There’s no nook or corner in your home that an elegantly handcrafted dried floral assortment can’t fix. If a corner looks too dull, amp it up with myriad hues. A mantel seems undecorated, a medley of dried flowers in a vase can instantly provide a boost. Such is its power. But what’s better, when it comes to dried floral ensembles you’re spoilt for choice. So pick your favourites from a vast range available online or DIY at home to get started.
Dried Flower Art
What do you do with the endless hues and shapes of dried flowers? Make art out of them! And why not? Only nature’s best picks can enhance creativity and force the artist within you to take centre stage. So let that artistry out and let the experimentation begin. You can create pressed floral art, mix and match petals with twigs, emboss, paint and whatnot. No matter your design, be sure to frame, hang and flaunt them in your living room.
Coasters
When display decor meets utility, it’s a gift like no other. Try DIY dry flower coasters that will add a touch of panache to your dinner table and make a stylish decor item too. All you need are dry florals, resin and silicone or glass moulds. Press the dry flowers into the mould, add additional decor elements that you prefer and fill it with resin. The best part, you can experiment all you want and create various sets of coasters, one for every special night.
Japanese Herbarium Bottles
Perfect for decor and gifting too, Japanese herbarium bottles put the spotlight on the beauty of dry flowers and it’s super easy to create too. Pick out a small glass bottle with a cork, mindfully choose the right dried florals, place them within the mini bottle using a tweezer, fill up the bottle with oil (baby oil or mineral oil) and cork it up. Make sure to seal the cork with candle wax to avoid any form of spillage. An extravagant floral bottle is ready! Now you can use it as a window or mantel display or create an entire collection and make a centrepiece out of them.
Dried Flower Monograms
Bring out your mom or grandmom’s embroidery hoops to create a memorable decor item that complements each of the bedrooms in your home. Outline the letter on the canvas according to the resident names of the particular room you want to place the monogram in, fix it onto the embroidery hoop and start pasting dried flowers within the letter. You’re done! Remove the canvas, frame and hang it or add a rustic touch by hanging the embroidery hoop itself, because this design is an aesthetic like no other.
