If you’re looking to bring a touch of warmth into your home during the cold, dark days of December, simple additions, such as Christmas flowers can bring a touch of festive spirit and cosiness.
Pairing seasonal flowers with soft lighting, soothing scents, hot drinks and mindful moments can transform ordinary evenings at home into cosy moments to treasure.
Here’s how to get started using Christmas flowers to create a cosy atmosphere at home.
Choose the Right Flowers for Atmosphere
When it comes to Christmas flowers, there are lots of stunning seasonal blooms to choose from. Poinsettias are a classic choice and bring a vibrant splash of colour to any space. They work beautifully on coffee tables, and will naturally lift dark forgotten corners. Another popular option is the amaryllis (hippeastrum), often given as gifts at this time of year as they symbolise love and affection and their vivid red blooms work well with seasonal décor. Meanwhile, the late-blooming cyclamen comes in both indoor and outdoor varieties and colours, and in some cultures, the plant is associated with holy devotion.
Thoughtfully-placed houseplants can add a touch of merriment to your home, while seasonal flower bouquets combine winter blooms with foliage such as holly, ivy, eucalyptus, and mistletoe showcasing the very best of the season, especially when trimmed with wintery touches such as pinecones berries and cinnamon sticks.
Whatever flowers you choose, you’ll want to be sure that they look their best for the full holiday season, so consider using a christmas flower delivery for convenience and freshness.
Combine Flowers with Lighting and Textures
Place your Christmas flowers near soft lighting, such as fairy lights and table lamps to highlight their natural beauty and festive colours. Or you could pair them with the flickering light of a scented candle for a cosy glow.
Textures make a huge difference to the cosiness of a room, so complement your Christmas flowers with textiles, such as fleecy throws and tufted cushions to deepen the sense of overall softness and comfort.
Use Scents and Warm Drinks to Enhance the Mood
Christmas flowers will often give off subtle scents, depending on the blooms and arrangements you’ve chosen. Complement these with the scent of a winter spiced candle, the natural pine freshness of a real Christmas tree or by brewing a cup of warming herbal tea beside your flower arrangement.
Engaging multiple senses can aid relaxation, evoke feelings of cosiness and comfort, and encourage slower, more mindful evenings during these darker winter months.
Practical Care Tips for Longevity
To keep your cut Christmas flowers fresh, always use a clean vase with flower food, and top up the water every couple of days as needed. Every few days, you should tip the water away, trim down the stems and add fresh water and flower feed.
Christmas flowers should be positioned away from heat sources such as fires and radiators, and houseplants such as poinsettias should be protected from draughts. A little care and attention will prolong the enjoyment of your Christmas flowers, helping you to subtly transform everyday spaces into warm, welcoming spots for family and friends this winter.