How to choose flowers that complement your interior colour scheme

How to choose flowers that complement your interior colour scheme

When decorating your home, one of the easiest and most effective ways to inject life and vibrancy into your space is by incorporating flowers. Whether you want to add a pop of colour, a touch of elegance or simply bring nature indoors, flowers can complement your interior décor in beautiful ways. But how do you choose the right blooms to match your colour scheme? Matching flowers with your interior design involves more than just picking a pretty bouquet.

It requires an understanding of colour theory, your space’s ambiance and the emotional impact that different flowers can have. In this guide, we’ll explore some strategies to help you choose flowers that will elevate your décor and enhance the overall mood of your home.

If you’re looking for the freshest blooms to match your interior, you can easily find farm-fresh flowers delivered right to your door. With same-day delivery options, you can get stunning flowers quickly, perfect for any occasion or spontaneous interior styling needs.

Peach-decorated bedroom with complementary coloured flowers

Understanding the role of colour in interior design

The fundamental principles of colour in interior design demand understanding before we move onto individual flower suggestions. Your home’s colour choice determines each room’s emotional response and feeling. The correct usage of flowers enables them to boost or regulate emotional reactions from colour selection.

The selected wall colour, furnishings and other decorative items establish which flowers will best match your interior environment. Two fundamental strategies regarding flower selection are complementary and analogous colour schemes.

White hydrangeas in a Ball jar on a windowsill

Choosing flowers for specific colour schemes

When you choose flowers specifically with colour schemes in mind, consider the mood you wish to create.

Neutral tones

Modern minimalist interiors commonly start with neutral colour tones such as whites, greys, beiges and blacks. These colours function as versatile elements because they create a neutral base that suits nearly all colour combinations. Flowers used in neutral-toned spaces can either become the eye-catching centrepiece or act as a gentle addition to the room’s atmosphere.

A vanilla, beige or cream-toned room will benefit from the addition of pastels like soft pink roses and light-yellow lilies, which introduce delicate colour without creating visual chaos. Deep purple orchids alongside bright yellow tulips will produce bold visual contrast if it’s a dramatic effect that you’re seeking. If you prefer a peaceful and elegant environment, opt for white or ivory flowers such as lilies of the valley or gardenias for your arrangements.

Warm and earthy tones

A space decorated with warm terracotta, rust and mustard yellow tones requires flowers that complement these earthy colours. A bouquet that contains sunflowers, marigolds, gerberas and salmon-coloured dahlias, will suit this scheme.

Cool and calming tones

To match interior colours consisting of blues, greens and purples, select flowers that either duplicate these tones or create a contrast. Soft blue hydrangeas, forget-me-nots, French lavender or pure white roses work perfectly in interior spaces with a cool colour palette. This floral arrangement will reflect the relaxed atmosphere of cool hues.

Bouquet of pink and salmon coloured flowers in a dusty pink vase

Floral arrangement styles and their impact

The way flowers are arranged and their style within a room create significant transformations to your interior space. The flower presentation enables you to enhance or boost the appearance of your room space.

Loose and organic arrangements

Loose organic flower arrangements can achieve a relaxed natural appearance. The arrangement technique reproduces the appearance of wildflowers and garden-collected flowers. This flower arrangement style suits any interior trend, including contemporary and rustic. An organic floral arrangement will create authentic charm while adding authenticity to spaces with eclectic room décor.

Loose arrangements function best when it’s the flowers that serve as the main attraction in the room. Floral arrangements look best when bold colours, such as hot pinks and oranges, are selected for use in neutral spaces, creating a striking contrast.

Structured and elegant arrangements

The formal requirements of specific areas together with a wish for elegant touches make structured floral arrangements the best choice. These floral arrangements typically use tall vases combined with structured designs. A lofty arrangement of lilies, orchids and birds of paradise appears frequently in this type of floral design.

White and pale pink flowers in an elegant arrangement enhance the sophistication of rooms decorated with burgundy or navy-blue tones. Floral arrangements with organised structure bring harmonious order that is suitable for décor that combines formal elements with classic components.

Pink and blue hydrangeas next to a Eames lounge chair and footstool

The psychological impact of flowers in your home

The presence of flowers influences a room’s emotional tone, in addition to their aesthetic value. Floral colours and scent patterns demonstrate a proven impact on emotional states and workplace efficiency.

The vibrant hues of daffodils and sunflowers create positive emotions because these yellow flowers symbolise happiness. Their vivid appearance creates energetic boosts that generate happiness throughout the room. Blue flowers, including forget-me-nots and delphiniums, create a relaxing environment suitable for bedrooms or living rooms intended for rest and relaxation.

Clear glass vase of pink and white lilies

Conclusion

The art of selecting flowers that match interior colours creates an opportunity to elevate your home’s beauty and create an enchanting atmosphere. Your interior space will benefit from the almost endless choice of flowers that enhance its appearance while creating a positive atmosphere regardless of your colour scheme preference.

A space that resonates emotionally and visually can be achieved through the understanding of how colour, arrangement and fragrance interact with each other. The convenience of receiving farm-fresh flowers through door delivery allows you to easily bring nature into your interior decoration. Your home will gain new vitality through floral experimentation.

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Our week that was: Fizz, flowers and a haircut!

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This week is the first time this year when it has felt like summer has finally arrived. We’ve been out in T-shirts and the sky is still bright on our evening dog walks.

Bottle of Castillo De Sierra Rosado rosé cava

Drink

With the onset of long, warm, sunny days, we’ve started eating our evening meals al fresco. Outdoor This week, we discovered a delicious pink fizz; Castillo De Sierra Rosado Cava from Morrisons. It’s really dry with hints of strawberry and cherry… and best of all, it’s really affordable at just £5.99 per bottle. In fact, we like it so much, we’ve just returned to buy six more bottles – and we saved 25% for buying it in bulk, making it £4.49 each!

Welsh poppies in our garden Lilac shrub in our garden
Red campion in our garden 'Korresia' rose in our garden
clockwise from top left: Welsh poppies, lilac, rose Korresia, red campion

Flowers

Again, because of the warm weather (and preceding weeks of rainfall) our garden is suddenly blooming this week. The first of our roses, Korresia, is coming into flower.

My 3rd haircut

 

 
 
 
 
 
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My 1st haircut

Hair

For over 30 years, I didn’t go to the hairdresser… without having my hair cut. When we moved to Wales, I noticed that there’s a curly hair specialist in Aberystwyth town centre. After the end of lockdown, I contacted Richard – aka Cyrl Cymru – to make an appointment. He told me that his book was full and that he wouldn’t be taking any new clients for the rest of the year… that was more than 6 months away!

Anyway, he eventually contacted me to see if I was still interested in having my hair cut… I was! I’ve now been to him 3 times in the last 5 months, the condition of my hair gets better and better with each visit.

Price Points: Yellow climbing roses

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The exterior of our cottage is whitewashed with bright yellow doors and window frames. Since moving in last Autumn, we’ve been watching the plants and shrubs in the garden come into flower. We’ve been trying to hold back on buying any new ones until we know exactly what we already have. One thing we know we want to get is a climbing rose, to be planted in a vintage zinc dolly tub, outside our front door.

We’re carrying through the colour of the house into the nearby planting. Last year, we added in a few cheery pots of pansies and put in a selection of dwarf daffodils that we hope will spread and naturalise. The three yellow climbing roses below are on our short-list for adorning the front of the house.

  1. Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot: £19.99, Amazon

    One of the best yellow roses released, and thus awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit, Rosa ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’ is repeat flowering right up until autumn, with large, golden-yellow floribunda blooms and glossy green foliage – it will look wonderful wherever you decide to plant it. Perfect for growing in containers and small spaces, this robust, semi-double rose is a real winner. Make sure you plant it somewhere that you can enjoy its strong rose-fragrance which sets the blooms off beautifully. As a recipient of an RHS AGM, you can be sure that this is a garden-worthy plant which will perform as expected. Climbing roses bring height and a sense of plenty to the garden, where they are normally grown along house walls and fences but are also perfect for growing up obelisks, arches and trellises. Growing to a height of around 3m, Arthur Bell will repeat flower throughout the year, adding much needed colour to the garden when other plants have finished. Supplied as a freshly potted, British grown, professional quality plant in a 4L pot.

  2. ‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift: £27.98, Tree2MyDoor

    Golden Showers Climbing Rose Gift flaunts radiant flowers all summer long, bringing natural style and wonderful fragrances to your loved one’s garden. Its enduring symbolism of friendship and joy make it a thoughtful gift to give.
    Early spring encourages glossy, dark green leaves, shoots, and buds to grow. Soon after in the late spring and summer, the buds open to reveal golden yellow blooms.
    • Deciduous rose bush (no leaves between Nov-Mar)
    • Arrives with a height of 40-50cm
    • Shoots and buds arrive in spring, flowers arrive in summer
    • Blooms have a delicate scent
    • Recommend planted growth against a sunny wall
    • Fully hardy in UK climates
    • Pot size from 3.5L to 4.5L dependent on season

  3. Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber: £29.99, eBay

    A repeat-flowering climbing rose that produces very fragrant golden-yellow blooms continuously throughout the season. The glossy mid-green foliage has excellent disease resistance. 4L pot. Suitable for walls, pergolas and obelisks and easily trained.

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Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
£29.99
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
£27.98
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
£19.99
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
£29.99
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
£27.98
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
£19.99
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
£29.99
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
£27.98
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
£19.99
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
£29.99
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
£27.98
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
£19.99
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
Rosa ‘Gardener’s Glory’, 4L climber
£29.99
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
‘Golden Showers’ climbing rose gift
£27.98
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
Climbing rose ‘Climbing Arthur Bell’, in 4L pot
£19.99

D is for… Daisy

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The vintage skirt below was the inspiration for today’s post. It recently caught my (Adelle’s) eye in the window of one of Manchester’s Northern Quarter vintage shops – a real bargain at just £2!

vintage black and daisy patterned skirt

So this post is going to be a feast of fab flowers…

vintage Staffordshire Pottery mug setvintage Staffordshire Pottery mug set

vintage drinking glass with orange & yellow daisy pattern

vintage Figgjo Flint 'Turi' cup and saucer vintage 'Dolly Days' cup and saucer designed by John Russell for Hostess Tableware in the 1960s

A gallery of items that incorporate daisy motifs or simple, stylised blooms.

vintage gravy boat decorated with simple flower motif

vintage flower patterned make-up bag vintage flower patterned oven glove

montage of vintage daisy patterned enamel pots and pans

set of vintage flower patterned coasters designed by Al and Lena Eklund set of vintage flower patterned coasters

vintage Pyrex bowl decorated with green flower motif

These striking patterns often catch our eye on a crowded market stall or auction room full of boxes.

vintage flower patterned tea towel

vintage flower patterned curtains

We had so many examples to chose from – this is just a small selection…

vintage Staffordshire Pottery storage jar

vintage Staffordshire Pottery storage jar vintage Staffordshire Pottery storage jar

vintage Genia Sapper 'Heidi' fabric

vintage flower patterned curtains vintage flower patterned bedspread

vintage Genia Sapper 'Heidi' fabric

…hope you enjoyed our choices!