7 Essential Rules for Creating Timeless Floral Arrangements

When it comes to creating gorgeous floral arrangements, there are 7 rules that you must follow: scale, proportion, unity, harmony, rhythm, balance and emphasis. Once these rules are fully understood, you will be able to create timeless floral designs for every occasion. Use this guide from your Santa Monica Flower Delivery service to fully understand these 7 rules.

Scale & Proportion

In an arrangement, scale refers to the relationship between the flowers themselves and the setting. For example, the size of a wedding arrangement compared to the size of the table it will be displayed on. Proportion references the relationship between the elements of an arrangement, like the flowers, greenery, vase, etc.

For a visually pleasing arrangement, the sizes and elements should be carefully proportioned in every design. Every large element should be balanced by an equally large element or grouping made up of smaller parts. A properly proportioned design will be pleasing to the eye and create a sense of symmetry.

Unity

Unity is achieved when all of the elements in the design are equally represented. When this is accomplished, the arrangement as a whole becomes more apparent than the individual parts that make it up.

Harmony

To achieve harmony you must create a pleasing combination of colors, materials and textures. When all of these elements blend well with one another, they have achieved the design’s intent and create a harmonious relationship with one another.

Rhythm & Balance

Rhythm refers to the visual flow and movement an arrangement exudes. With proper rhythm, the design appears to have a sense of motion to it and keeps the viewer’s attention. Every arrangement must achieve physical and visual balance as well.

For physical balance, you must distribute the elements evenly, because if you don’t the arrangement could fall or lean to one side. Long stemmed flowers are heavy and should be counterbalanced with other heavy flowers or grouping of smaller flowers. For visual balance, the design must appear symmetrical to the eye; every side of the arrangement should have the same amount of materials to create mirrored images at every angle.

Emphasis

Every successful floral design will have a focal point or emphasis. Create emphasis by using dominant or contrasting materials either singularly or in a grouping. This will draw the eye to that feature and create a powerful visual experience.

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