How to Style Dried Flowers in Modern Homes (Room-by-Room Guide)

There is a reason your social media feeds are currently blooming with dried flower decor. As we’ve transitioned into spending more intentional time within our own four walls, our homes have become more than just living spaces; they are our sanctuaries, offices, and creative hubs. In this new era of interior design, the trend has shifted away from the artificial and toward the "everlasting natural."

Unlike fresh bouquets that offer a fleeting week of beauty, dried flowers provide a structural, earthy elegance that evolves with your home. But how do you move beyond simply placing a bunch of stems in a jar? How do you ensure your dry flower arrangements feel curated and modern rather than dated or cluttered?

The secret lies in understanding the unique "personality" of every room. From the airy minimalism of a contemporary living room to the soothing, organic textures needed in a primary suite, styling is all about placement, scale, and soul.

Why dried flowers are trending in modern interiors

Home décor trends are constantly changing through the years. Dried flowers, especially those found at Coastal Habitat in India, are emerging as a stylish and sustainable choice for modern homes, apartments, and bungalows. While fresh flowers remain a popular option, dried florals offer a unique, long-lasting appeal, providing charm that persists far beyond a few days.

Benefits of Having Dried Flowers in Your Home

Low maintenance

Dried flowers decorate our home with colour and add a warm, rustic vibe without having to take care of them. Since so much of our time is spent working on a computer, it's a pleasure to have something natural to look at while we work.

Timeless

While cut flowers are beautiful, their lifespan is brief. In contrast, dried and preserved flowers offer a lasting, timeless alternative, often enduring for eight months to a year or even longer with proper care.

Sustainable décor

As people are becoming environmentally conscious, homeowners are increasingly choosing sustainable decor options like dried flowers over artificial materials such as plastic or silk. Dried flowers are an excellent, eco-friendly choice, offering both longevity and an environmentally sound alternative. Dried flowers are real flowers that are harvested and dried to make beautiful, long-lasting decor pieces for your home.

Choosing the Right Dried Flowers for Modern Homes

Dried flowers are a great choice for home décor because you can choose any flower that perfectly complements your home without worrying about seasonality and longevity. Once arranged, they maintain their aesthetic appeal indefinitely.

Living Room Styling Ideas

Coffee Table:

Place a medium-sized vase on your coffee table and pair it with something neutral like our bunny tails, bakuli, sun palms, or pampas. Furthermore, you can add a set of bowl fillers or potpourri in a decorative bowl with some books to complete the look.

Side table:

On the living room side table, add a set of 2 small and medium-sized vases along with baby’s breath, pampas, or our preserved statice flowers. They add so much life to the space.

Niche:

If you have a wall niche in your living area, add some dried flower arrangements like our sage dried bunch with a neutral vase.

Bedroom Styling Ideas

Bedside table:

Complete your bedside table's look with a small arrangement of dried flowers. Our curated vase and flower set combinations are ideal for these kinds of spaces. Use a combination of our cotton stems with dried eucalyptus.

Dressing table:

Adorn your dressing table with a beautiful dried flower arrangement, such as our Dinner Party Bunch, Four Seasons Bunch, or Frosted Blue Bunch, to introduce a delicate floral touch.

Dining Area & Kitchen Styling

Dining table:

Make your dining table decor a conversation starter by using a tall vase to display a stunning arrangement of preserved hydrangeas, purple statice, or yellow statice. The eye-catching floral centerpiece is sure to draw compliments.

Kitchen:

Products that don't have any fallout would be ideal to keep in the kitchen, like Bunny tails, Ivory and Sandy blooms, Sun palms

Bathroom & Entryway Styling

Entryway Console:

In the entryway console, add a large pot of assorted dried flowers that make the first impression of your house warm and beautiful.

Bathroom:

For bathrooms, consider styling durable dried flowers in small vases placed on the washbasin counter or in a wall niche. Options like Lino, sun palms, or palm spears are ideal as they tolerate humidity well. Additionally, incorporating bowl fillers infused with essential oils can enhance the room's fragrance.

Styling Tips for a Modern Look

Dried flowers in a modern home are all about structure, layering, and the impact they create.

Vases:

For a modern home, use a mix of clear glass vases and stylish ceramic vases.

Add in bundles of bunny tails, star grass,s and muted hydrangeas for an artistic floral look.

Wall art:

You can DIY your own wall art with a shadow box to create an elegant and modern-looking floral wall decor piece.

Conclusion

Incorporating dried flowers from Coastal Habitat into your modern home is a stylish, sustainable, and low-maintenance décor choice. Offering a timeless appeal, dried florals add warmth, texture, and a lasting touch of nature, exceeding the lifespan of fresh flowers.

There's a perfect dried flower arrangement for any space, whether a dining table centerpiece, a subtle bedside accent, or an entryway display!