Mother's Day Gift Selection – Living Room Decor

A decorative gift is chosen for the room where it will live, not for the effect of the unwrapping. This selection brings together what dresses a living room: artificial floral arrangements, blown glass vases, trays and a few potted plants.

Start from the surface, not the object

First look at where the gift will sit: a coffee table, an entryway console, the corner of a bookcase. A coffee table takes a low arrangement, which lets conversation pass over it, while a console can carry more height. A potted bamboo, on the other hand, is thought of as a piece of furniture: it occupies a corner and stays put.

Pair two pieces rather than one

A vase and an arrangement make a more complete gift than a single object, as long as the two go together. Pick up a shared color, the green of a blown glass vase and the white of an orchid for example, and let the materials provide the contrast. A small dish or a tray then brings it all together on a single surface.

Flowers that need no water

Artificial arrangements keep their shape all year round, but they gather dust like everything else. A soft duster is enough for the petals. Models set in faux water are moved by the vase rather than by the stems.

Frequently asked questions

What size arrangement for a coffee table?

Stay under about thirty centimeters to keep the view clear from one sofa to the other. Taller arrangements are better suited to a console or a sideboard.

How do I care for an artificial orchid?

Regular dusting with a duster, and a barely damp cloth on the broad leaves. Prolonged direct sunlight eventually tires the colors.

Can I mix artificial and fresh flowers?

Yes, by keeping the artificial stems out of the water. The simplest approach is to group two vases side by side rather than mixing everything in one.