Bring the best of summer indoors with fresh flowers, because nothing brightens up your space quite like their color and scent. You’ll want to try these 30 practical ways to feature natural beauty throughout your house and yard.
Woven Baskets with Lace Ribbons Hold Hydrangea Blooms
Delicate lace ribbons tie off the stems.
Float Flowers for a Simple Centerpiece
Set on a coffee table or side surface, bright pink peonies and delicate white alstroemeria float in a simple white bowl filled with water.
Group Bud Vases with Kumquats for Organic Charm
Single blooms or small sprigs fill a collection of bud vases. Place these on a tray with scattered kumquats for a burst of color.
Varying the vases’ heights and shapes helps avoid a uniform look.
Vintage Jar with “Citron” Label Holds Blue and Yellow Blooms
If you’re seeking a rustic feel for your flowers, a vintage jar works well as a vase. This clear glass container features a label with a lemon graphic and the word “Citron.”
Tall Glass Jar Holds Abundant Wildflower Arrangement
A tall, clear glass jar holds a generous bouquet of delicate white wildflowers and airy greenery. It mimics a collected-from-nature look.
Pastel Pitcher Holds a Colorful Mix of Sweet Peas
A pale green pitcher, complete with its handle, cradles a generous bouquet of sweet peas. It holds a mix of deep purples, soft pinks, and crisp whites.
This simple vessel appears best when positioned against a natural wood surface and a blurred garden backdrop.
Pale Pink Enamelware Pitcher Holds a Cheerful Summer Bouquet
Give your summer blooms a charming home in a vintage-inspired enamelware pitcher. It’s a pale pink vessel with a speckled finish.
Galvanized Pitcher Holds a Cheerful Daisy Bouquet
On the tabletop, a dark, matte galvanized metal pitcher cradles bright white and yellow daisies. It’s a rustic container, and its simple shape suits a casual floral arrangement.
Textured Glass Vase Holds Delicate Pink Branches
Set on your tabletop, a round, dimpled glass vase with a reflective surface holds airy branches of pale pink blossoms and eucalyptus, making for a light, natural arrangement.
Silver Pitcher Holds a Wildflower Bouquet with Poppies
On your table, a gleaming silver pitcher holds a generous arrangement of summer wildflowers, featuring yellow, blue, and white blooms punctuated by bright red poppies.
Amber Bottles as a Rustic Table Runner Centerpiece
Down the center of your table, group a collection of amber-colored glass bottles of varying heights, each holding small arrangements of wildflowers.
Assorted Blue and Green Glass Bottles Hold Single Flower Stems
Set on a tray, a collection of small, colored glass bottles is grouped together. They’re in various shades of blue and green, each holding a single flower stem.
Galvanized Milk Can Holds a Wildflower Bouquet
Use a galvanized milk can for a generous wildflower arrangement. Its distressed metal and prominent handle are key features.
Grouped Small Vases Create a Whimsical Bloom Display
On a decorative tray, group bud vases and small glass containers, mixing both clear glass and turquoise blue and green patterned cups for single-stem arrangements.
Cream Crock Holds a Generous Summer Bouquet
A substantial vintage cream-colored crock, with its neutral tone and sturdy shape, makes a rustic foundation for a full arrangement of bright red lilies and white mums on a coffee table or sideboard.
Ribbed White Vase Anchors a Delicate Wildflower Arrangement
Set on a table or side surface, this textured white vase holds a light wildflower arrangement. Its ribbed surface provides a subtle detail that doesn’t compete with the delicate blooms.
Grouped Amber and Blue Glass Bottles Hold Single Flower Stems
If you want to display individual flower stems, group assorted amber and blue glass bottles on a windowsill or shelf. Varying their heights and colors gives the arrangement a less uniform look.
Blue Mason Jars in a Wire Caddy Hold a Colorful Flower Arrangement
On your table, several blue mason jars sit within a wire caddy. They hold a mix of pink snapdragons, astilbe, hydrangeas, and gerbera daisies.
Wire Basket Holds Grouped Glass Bottles of Daisies
Several bottle-shaped containers find a charming cradle in a wire basket, adorned with a yellow ribbon. Each vessel holds a few stems of daisies and greenery.
This assembly forms a weathered exhibit, dividing a larger bouquet into smaller, distinct clusters.
Geometric Painted Planters Add Playful Color
Paint planters with bold geometric shapes in bright colors. Group several patterned pots together on a shelf or tabletop.
The abstract patterns add color to summer blooms.
Terracotta Pot Holds Cutlery for Outdoor Dining
A simple terracotta pot corrals cutlery for an outdoor meal. It keeps forks, knives, and spoons organized on your picnic table or patio setting.
Grouped Glass Jars Tied With Twine for a Casual Centerpiece
Small glass jars, tied together with twine, make individual vases for a table runner.
Clear Glass Vases Show Single Flower Stems
Arrange individual blooms or delicate sprigs in an assortment of small glass vases. Grouping these varied vessels gives a layered effect.
Sometimes, scattered petals are added to the surface around them.
Clear Jars and Glasses for Casual Wildflower Arrangements
Simple glass jars and tumblers display small wildflower bouquets. Grouping these clear containers makes for a light feel.
This approach works well for mixing different flower varieties and colors.
Galvanized Bucket Holds a Generous Wildflower Bouquet
When you’re looking for a sturdy container for a large wildflower arrangement, a galvanized bucket is a good choice. It holds a mix of colorful blooms and greenery for indoors.
White Bottles as Bud Vases for Single Blooms
Collect various white bottles, from tall and slender to short and stout, placing single gerbera daisies in each to add a pop of color to any surface.
White Pitchers as Bud Vases for a Casual Tablescape
When decorating for an informal gathering, white ceramic pitchers make charming containers for warm-weather flowers. Placing these plain vessels along your dining surface creates an inviting centerpiece, enabling easy conversation among guests.
Burlap Wraps Add Rustic Texture to Potted Flowers
To give your potted plants an unpolished update, wrap them in burlap. This natural material offers a textured contrast to bright blooms and green foliage.
It’s especially suited for porch, patio, or garden displays.
Repurposed Door Plate Holds a Yellow Bucket of Flowers
If you’re seeking a unique wall holder, repurpose an old door plate. Mount the vintage plate, key included, onto a wooden plaque and hang a pale yellow bucket of delicate pink flowers from its handle.
Pink Gingham Bow Adorns a Spring Flower Wreath
A spring wreath with white and pink blossoms and greenery has a large pink and white gingham ribbon bow.
