Flowers at Home

Styling, arranging, and living with flowers — making your home more beautiful, one vase at a time.

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All articles Flower Guides The Art of Giving Seasonal Blooms Flowers at Home Love & Occasions

Sunlit kitchen with small vases of fresh flowers arranged on a marble countertop

5 Ways to Style Flowers at Home

You don't need a florist's eye to display flowers beautifully. You need five simple principles — and the willingness to think beyond the traditional vase.

Fresh roses in a glass vase being topped up with water

Flowers at Home6 min read

How to Make Cut Flowers Last Longer: The Science

Cut flowers die for predictable, preventable reasons. Understanding the science behind vase life means you can do something about it. Here is what actually works.

Large arrangement of blush peonies in a ceramic vessel in a bright, neutral interior

Flowers at Home6 min read

Flowers and Interior Design

The right flowers in the right space do something that furniture and lighting cannot. Here is how interior designers think about flowers, and how to apply it at home.

Pressed flowers and leaves arranged in a botanical composition on white paper

Flowers at Home6 min read

How to Press and Preserve Flowers

Pressing flowers is one of the oldest and most satisfying ways to make beauty last. Here is the complete guide to doing it well, from basic pressing to professional results.

A productive cutting garden with rows of dahlias, sweet peas, and zinnias in full bloom

Flowers at Home8 min read

Building a Cutting Garden

A cutting garden is one of the most rewarding things you can grow. Here is how to design, plant, and maintain a patch that produces beautiful flowers from spring to autumn.