Autum has arrived and if you’re looking for a fun way to bring some of the beauty of the season indoors, then we’ve got the perfect idea for you.  

Florist, Maddie Jayde (@maddiejaydeee), shares her simple guide to creating stunning autumn floral arrangements at home. From picking out flowers that are in bloom to choosing faux florals that will last through the season, see how easy it is to create bright and colourful bouquets perfect for a side or coffee table or even the dining table or kitchen bench.  

A fresh floral arrangement 

Maddie suggests going for in-season blooms. You can find a great selection at our supermarkets. Choose flowers in a similar colour palette for a cohesive look. Some great flower options are:  

• Pink roses 
• Daisies 
• Dahlias  
• Snapdragons 
• Tulips 
• Hydrangeas 
• Cosmos 
• Chrysanthemums 
• Carnations 
• Gerberas 

You’ll also want to pick up a large vase or glass jar, like those from Kmart. Fresh, clean water is all you need to keep your flowers hydrated, so just fill up your vase and get right into arranging. 

1. Prepare your blooms 
   Cleaning your flowers will lengthen their lives, so make sure to trim the stems by cutting them on an angle and remove any leaves that will fall below the waterline for a clean look. 

2.  Build your base 
   Build a base with a flower that is solid and full like light pink roses. These help to fill out the space and act as a great base to build on with daisies that act as an additional filler.  

3. Add your feature flowers

   After placing and arranging a bit of a base, go in with your other blooms in size order. For example, start with the larger dahlias, then add snapdragons and finish by adding in some smaller sized tulips. Take the time to play around with the arrangement to create the look you’re after.  

Once you’re happy with how your flowers look, place your fresh blooms in a vase or jar and display on a coffee or dining table or the kitchen bench. By adding a touch of autumn beauty, this arrangement will really brighten and freshen up your home.   

A faux floral arrangement 

If you’re looking for an arrangement which will last the season, faux flowers are the perfect option.

1.  Pick your faux flowers 
   Faux flowers are great as you can get pretty much any kind and every colour. Maddie suggests floral like poppies, in a warm autumn colour palette.  

2. Arrange in your vase  
   There are two ways you can go about arranging your faux florals. 

   Place a single flower variety into the vase en-masse to create a statement piece and to amplify the autumnal colour in the room. 

   Go for a mix of flowers and start by adding in the biggest ones first, followed by the others in size order.  

Remember to give your faux florals a little dust every now and then to keep them as bright and cheerful as possible.  

It’s easy to give your home a beautiful and vibrant look this autumn with fresh or faux florals. Head to Galleria today to find everything you need to create your own seasonal arrangements.