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Wed May 01, 2024
Flowers have been associated with spring for as long as most of us can remember – as the saying goes, “April Showers Bring May Flowers” after all. But what if you didn’t have to rely on the rain to bring some beautiful May blooms into your home?
Flowers are a tried-and-true failsafe element of décor that can really amplify your space. Whether you want something fun and frilly or delicate and classic, there are plenty of spring flowers that can add a beautiful touch to your home.
In this article, the flower shop experts at Forest of Flowers will give you some pointers on how to spruce up your spring décor with fabulous May blooms.
Any room can be brightened up with a beautiful floral arrangement! Here are some ideas for choosing a spring floral arrangement based on the room, along with flower suggestions:
Nothing quite beats a beautifully crafted centrepiece sitting directly in the middle of your dining room table. The length and structure of the centrepiece will bring attention to the best details of your dining room while drawing your company to a shared social space. Utilize a centrepiece that has a mixture of springtime colours, such as purple, pink, white, and yellow.
See our Welcome Home Centrepiece, starting at $89.99 CAD.
The foyer is the entranceway to your home, so it only makes sense to have a little something special to give your home a welcoming feel. You can keep décor here simple but classic by decorating surfaces with some delicate tulips in soft, springtime colours like pink, purple, white, and warm orangey-red.
See our Springtime Tulips, starting at $44.99 CAD.
A great place for a themed statement piece, an arrangement of bold yet gentle colours is a great feature for your primary living space. Consider a vase arrangement with a mixture of sweet colours of fuchsia, pink, and lavender with kisses of green foliage. A combination of classic roses, bold gerberas (a very versatile flower with a wide array of colours) and daisies makes for an essential decorative piece – and we have just the thing.
See our Spring Blossom arrangement starting at $54.99 CAD.
A more intimate space is perfect for dialling up the romance, and a bolder vase arrangement is perfect for spicing up bedroom décor. And don’t let the season fool you – roses may be a classic often associated with Valentine’s Day, but using a mixture of soft spring tones such as white, yellow, blush pink and classic red with a whisper of baby’s breath, a rose arrangement can bring some springtime sunshine to your bedroom.
See our Dazzling Coloured Roses arrangement for $144.99 CAD.
If you’re not looking for flower delivery (although an excellent option) there are some DIY floral decorations you can craft yourself. Whether you choose to use fresh flowers or faux, you can DIY a lot of beautiful spring-themed projects. What’s more, you can even control the cost!
Here are some décor ideas you can use to spruce up your personal space:
If you prefer to keep your table space free for food or games, you can raise up your decor by building a hanging vase out of something crafty like bottles or even a dangling birdcage filled with your favourite blooms such as snapdragons, bulb roses, carnations, and spray roses. A hanging ceiling mount is a unique decorative element that's sure to dazzle your guests over springtime brunch.
Baskets are essential to any DIYer’s trunk of tricks, and they make excellent vessels for floral arrangements of almost any kind, fresh or faux. Using aqua foam, fill the basket with enough foam to build up your selected blooms and allow them to peek over the lip of the basket. Include greenery or hanging vines to drape over the basket. You can use larger blooms like hydrangeas, sunflowers, lilies and more to build something truly stunning.
Do you have knick-knacks lying around like teacups or saucers? You can use those bad boys by arranging them into a waterfall structure and allowing your flowers to roll down and cascade. You could also use some of your favourite candles by arranging dainty stocks around the candle container. Keep the top of the blooms below the rim though, using twine, and make a loop around the base to secure it. This is a quick and cost-effective way to add your unique flare to your spring decor.
A hand-tied bouquet truly showcases the glory of spring flowers, especially when you choose tones that complement each other. By tying together sturdy stems such as roses with greenery (such as eucalyptus for example) and fastening delicately for a rustic and beautiful result.
Tulips come in several colours that pop and compliment their architectural shape, and tulips make for an amazing decor option. Not to mention they're on the more affordable side, meaning you can invest in several bundles to fill various unique vessels. You can use a decorative enamel bucket with a rainbow mixture of tulips or a single colour if you prefer a more sophisticated look.
It's not abnormal to accidentally break or damage stems when you're processing or DIYing with flowers - but that doesn't mean you have to discard them! Rather than tossing them in the trash, you can turn them into a cheeky tabletop display. Trim off any excess stems or leftover leaves and float the bloom of the flower in a shallow bowl of water (or resin if you're extra crafty). They'll only last a day or two in water, but you'll have enough time for an eventful centrepiece or will at least last long enough for you to snap a picture for Instagram or Pinterest.
Now that we’ve offered you some DIY suggestions, we’re going to suggest our top picks for versatile flowers that you can use in your projects. These are Forest of Flowers’ top picks for May springtime flowers you can use in your decorating endeavours and why you should choose them:
Roses, timeless and ever-present, embody the essence of love and romance throughout the year. With hues of pink or purple, they exude sentiments of gratitude, grace, and joy, making them an ideal choice to herald the onset of spring. Whether adorning a spring bridal bouquet or enhancing a floral wedding arrangement, roses add an exquisite touch to any occasion.
Tulips offer a kaleidoscope of options, renowned for their vibrant colors and diverse shapes and sizes. Their allure extends to their ease of cultivation, making them a perfect choice for novice gardeners. Whether adorning a basket of spring blooms or gracing a floral arrangement, tulips bring versatility and a spectrum of colours to any setting.
Lilies, with their wide array of colours, patterns, and forms, elevate any spring bouquet to unparalleled heights of elegance. Their cultivation is relatively straightforward, offering low-maintenance beauty to any garden. From the early blooms of Easter lilies to the summer blossoms of Asiatic and Oriental varieties, lilies promise an enduring charm throughout the seasons.
If you’re not much for doing it yourself, leave it to the pros. Our florists at Forest of Flowers can carefully craft several beautiful pieces that are sure to brighten up your home!
The interior of your home isn't the only place you can decorate your space with flowers. Decorating your exterior garden may even last a lot longer than any fresh arrangement you choose to include as a part of your internal decor. So, if you have a green thumb and want to bring spring flowers to the outside of your home!
Despite the fact they need six hours of sunlight a day, these annual flowers can actually thrive in the cold, which makes them good for the fluctuating temperatures of Canadian spring. They can even begin blooming in the snow - which is good if you're based out of Ontario where spring and winter sometimes interchange with each other. They're available in a wide range of colours, from purple, white, and a deep, earthy red - these flowers can suit just about any pallet.
Another early bloomer great to plant during the start of the season, crocuses have bright purple petals and are best planted in their own cozy little pots because they're very popular among common pests.
Best grown in small pots you can carefully monitor their moisture levels (they like soil that is well-watered but also well-drained), these spring blooms grow in multiple beautiful colours.
Primroses thrive in the early spring, even when the months are still cool. Because there are so many varieties, you can ask your local florist which type is best suited to your area.
These are just some of the ways you can spruce up your personal space with the power of springtime flowers. Whether you choose to have a flower delivery, have a local florist craft your blooms, or DIY your way through your favourite flowers, we hope this article helped you decide how to make the most of May flowers when it comes to decorating your space.
