Like every decorative and design element, flower trends come and go and the newest, hottest looks change frequently. What’s the coolest things in floral design one year may be considered passe the next and there is no way to know what may start (or end) the current trend. These days tradition has gone out the window as floral designers look outside the norms and “classic” looks for more bold, daring and non-traditional bouquets and arrangements. Floral designers today seem only limited by their own imaginations as everything else seems very much within their grasp.

Ditch the pastels of yesteryear and look for bold color pairings you may never have thought possible. Mixes purple with orange, red with blue and pink with just about anything. Purple is an especially hot color this year in every hue from lavender to aubergine. And it’s not just flowers in arrangements this year. Designers are introducing produce into the mix as well. Citrus-filled vases (lemons, limes, oranges) are topped with colorful pomanders and wood and fresh grass are also added for a surprising, contrasting touch. These are today’s floral arrangements.

Centerpieces increasingly are straying away from exact arrangements on every table to multiple arrangements in varying containers and vases, all at different heights in different styles. The affect is both dramatic and fun and will be sure to be one remembered by all who see it.

And, probably most importantly, simplicity is the biggest trend right now. Flower buyers are choosing to skip over big, overpowering bouquets and arrangements and opting instead for cleaner lines and more tailored looks. Floral designs lean more toward organic, natural styles than contrived, manufactured looks where flowers bear no resemblance to their farm-fresh counterparts. Less is more in flower design these days and florists, in particular are setting these trends as they see demands shift within their customer bases.

So, if you are not sure what to choose for your next floral gift, consider following the current trends. There is something for everyone in the latest flower trends and it does not matter whether the recipients  are flamboyant and bold or understated and conservative, simpler looks and cleaner lines can appeal to just about everyone. It is up to you to choose the colors and embellishments for those final personal touches to take the design from simple to simply brilliant every time.

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