How to Easily Create Beautiful Winter Floral Arrangements

Winter floral arrangements are the perfect way to bring joy and color to your gloomy winter days. Real or faux, a bit of greenery will perk up any space.

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In the winter, the weather gets colder, and we often need to bring warmth and cheer into our homes. Decorating with beautiful floral arrangements can be an easy way to do just that!

When you hear the words winter and florals in the same sentence, your mind might immediately jump to Christmas flower arrangements. But winter florals can be so much more than greenery with holly, berries, or poinsettias.

Winter floral arrangements are not only visually stunning but also bring a sense of joy, relaxation, and comfort to your home during the colder months. With the right materials and creative mindset, you can quickly create a stunning flower arrangement that will feel right at home in your living space.

In this post, I’m sharing tips on using different types of greenery and flowers to make a unique centerpiece or statement accent piece for your home.

I’m addition, I”ll also show you some amazing seasonal decorations you like pinecones and dried pods that pair perfectly with wintery centerpieces – so let’s get started!

The Best Flowers and Elements to Use in Winter Floral Arrangements

You can make many different types of flower arrangements for the winter season using a variety of floral supplies. Here are a few of my favorites.

• Fresh flowers and greenery
• Faux flowers and greenery
• Dried flowers
• Pinecones and dried pods
• Moss
• Birch branches or any other kind of branches

What are Some Popular Winter Flowers?

Living in California, I am fortunate to have access to almost all flowers in the winter. Of course, the cost fluctuates depending on the availability, but our warm climate has it’s perks. One of the biggest is the amazing Los Angeles Flower Market which is filled with millions of cut flowers, foliage, and floral accessories.

It is truly a flower lover’s dream come true!

They have gorgeous spring flowers and summer flowers, but there are plenty of options for the other seasons too. The typical flowers you may see for the winter are Amaryllis, Ilex berries, Astilbe, Paperwhites, Orchids, and Garden Roses.

Most large flower markets offer a variety of blooms this time of year, including hydrangeas, mums, tulips, and stock. You can also incorporate fruits, vegetables, dried pods, and dried flowers into your winter arrangements for added texture and interest. For greenery, options like eucalyptus, pine, cedar, and smilax are widely available to complete your design.

5 Tips for Making DIY Winter Floral Arrangements

• Use a variety of florals and greenery.
• Use what you have and mix in a few new pieces.
• Create a planted basket that will last a long time.
• Use pods and branches to create a visual effect.
• Look around your house, and use unusual containers to create your arrangements.

A winter flower bouquet or arrangement doesn’t always have to be the traditional style. If you prefer more rustic winter floral arrangements, you can use natural balls of twigs and moss to create a small vignette like I did here in my family room.

And in my granddaughter’s bedroom, I have a basket full of birch branches. These arrangements create a visual statement and are simple and easy to do.

Lastly, the colder months are the perfect time to enjoy winter bulbs. If you love the look of of elegant white winter floral arrangements, potted paperwhites are a great choice. Or, if you’re drawn to a bold pop of color, Amaryllis bulbs might be the perfect choice for you.

Both Amaryllis and paperwhites not only look stunning but also smell divine. You can usually find these beautiful blooms at your local markets, making them perfect not only for brightening up your own home but also as thoughtful hostess gifts or birthday presents for loved ones.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create Your Own Winter Floral Arrangement with Fresh Flowers

Who doesn’t love fresh flowers in the house? I would have them all the time if I could. However, this can get expensive and time-consuming. So, I limit myself to one fresh floral arrangement every few weeks.

This week I made a beautiful winter floral arrangement using simple greenery and two types of flowers. Here is exactly what I used.

• Micro Eucalyptus
• Curly Willow
• Purple Mini Cabbage
• Purple Lisianthus

In total, I spent $28.00.

Here are the simple steps you can follow at home to create your won beautiful winter floral arrangement.

Step 1: Choose a Container

First, choose a container. If you need to add a liner, keep this to hold the water.

Step 2: Choose Your Flowers

Next, choose your flowers. I was able to shop at my local flower mart, but you can find fabulous flowers at the grocery store or Trader Joe’s. (You can also make this same arrangement using faux flowers or dried flowers. More on those methods in just a bit!)

If needed, add a small container inside your vessel. I used a small Tupperware container to hold my water as my urn is very old and could leak.

Step 3: Create a Tape Grid

Next, using tape, create a grid to hold the flowers in place. This will make creating your arrangement much easier and make the process go more smoothly.

Step 4: Create Your Winter Floral Arrangement

Now it’s time to create your winter floral arrangement. Starting with your curly willow, create the shape of the arrangement you are looking for. I wanted an east-west arrangement, so I placed my curly willow going up on the left side and down on the right side.

Next, create a base of greenery using the micro eucalyptus. Then add the largest flowers first. In my arrangement, it was the small purple cabbage flowers.

Lastly, I added the pink lisianthus and some extra greenery in the back for some height.

How to Create a Winter Floral Arrangement with Faux Flowers

If you don’t have access to fresh plants and greenery for your winter floral arrangements, artificial or faux flowers are a great way to go! With the high-quality options available today, many artificial florals look incredibly realistic. A far cry from the plastic, fake appearance of the past!

When it comes to creating your winter floral arrangements and choosing a container or vase, don’t be afraid to think outside of the box.

You can create a unique bouquet in your home with just about anything. Case in point? A few years ago, I used this wheel barrel to create a unique tree stand for my Christmas tree . Then, after the holidays were over, I keep it in the house. I just swapped out my tree for some rustic garden decor including birch branches, cedar greens, Spanish moss, and faux olive trees.

And that metal container on my fireplace hearth? It’s actually a vintage ammo shell that I turned into a “vase”. I simply added some pine greens, curly willow branches, and a few pinecones to make this winter arrangement.

What are the Benefits of Using Artificial Flowers?

The benefits are huge, as the faux florals last forever. I advise buying good artificial stems and plants, or they can look cheap. In my blue Chinoiserie vase I added faux magnolia leaves. And I dressed up this dressed vase for winter with just a few branches off my Crape Myrtle tree, and a sprig of pine.

How to Create a Winter Floral Arrangement with Dried Flowers

I absolutely love growing hydrangeas. In fact, you’ve probably noticed that I use them to decorate our home throughout the entire year. During the summer, I grow them in our garden, and in the fall, I dry them in my She-shed. this makes them the perfect flower for winter floral arrangements or even for decorating a Christmas tree!

Sometimes they keep their color, and others bleach out over time. Luckily, if you’re ready for a bit more color you can easily revive your dried hydrangeas with a simple DIY dyeing process.

Using dried pine cones and dried pods is another one of my favorites. I have added lotus pods to a planted basket on the family room’s coffee table.

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Wrapping Up

As you can see, there are so many ways to create beautiful and unique winter floral arrangements for your home. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, cozy, or festive, these ideas can help you bring the beauty of winter indoors.

I hope you enjoyed this blog post and found plenty of inspiration for decorating your space. If you aren’t already a member of the WM Design House community, I’d love to have you subscribe and join me! Or, follow along on Pinterest for even more creative ideas and inspiration.

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