We’ve all heard the term “country charm,” but no one ever actually defines it. What constitutes country charm, and, with flowers, how can you achieve this affect? A lot of people enjoy decorating their homes in what they consider old country charm, and adding a bouquet of sophisticated flowers often enhances this look. But how do you make sophisticated flowers fit in with the country charm theme?
One great way of doing it is with the container. While an elegant glass vase adds a very nice touch to your dining room table, a wicker basket of flowers fits in more with the country charm theme. These baskets don’t have to be huge—often, a small, round basket holds the same amount of flowers as a standard vase, but it holds them differently. Instead of having a tall arrangement, you have a wider arrangement that features shorter flowers. Terra cotta pots also make good containers for these types of bouquets.
The type of flowers you use is also important. Sunflowers are great at lending a touch of country charm to your arrangements. Their big, bright faces really liven up a room, too. Often, country décor includes images of sunflowers, so you can even match your flowers to your curtains or placemats. Chrysanthemums in various rustic colors are also a good choice and will blend in with many different country themes. Another great idea is a wicket basket or little wooden bucket full of daisies. This type of arrangement gives the air of freshly picked flowers. Your friends will think you stepped out into the meadow and collected the flowers yourself.
As you can see, you have a variety of flower options that capture the idea of country charm. It may be a hard concept to define, but when it comes to flowers, anything in reds, oranges, and yellows generally work very well. Above all, of course, you want your flowers to work with the rest of your home’s décor, so select something that naturally fits in with your idea of country charm.
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