I was browsing through a few websites this afternoon (checking out the competition is always a fun endeavor) and realized that so much of what is beautiful in style and design is also very simple.Consider the calla lilies shown here. Designed to echo the staggered pattern of the candles in the modern chandelier above, they are so much more effective as a single, stunning element than if this had been a mess of texture and color.
Another great way to avoid being "bland" when using a single color and flower type: repetition.We usually like to keep things in odd numbers, but the dual mirrors above this console needed a counterpoint in flowers below. And -- if we include the Buddha head -- we really do have five elements on the table!
Another example of good design with restraint: staggered heights and complementary colors.These glass toughs are filled with masses of fragrant butter yellow Hyacinth, which is a warm complement to the tones in the sofa, floor coverings and coffee table.
Finally, if you are using just a single element in a floral design, use something very unusual to make a statement.Here we massed fresh green Lotus pods in a glass vase lined with Zebra leaf: only two elements, but the arrangement adds a zing of creative interest to the sleek, contemporary lines of the furnishings.
