There’s a common assumption when it comes to florals, the more varieties, the more impressive the arrangement. And while that full, abundant garden style absolutely has its place, it can be a fine line. Go too far with mixing flower types and suddenly your ‘luxury arrangement’ starts to feel more like a farmers’ market bunch… or something your well-meaning aunt has whipped up for the kitchen table.

In reality, some of the most striking, high-end floral designs come from restraint, from knowing when to edit, when to repeat, and how to pair flowers with intention.

**The power of repetition and scale**

This arrangement is the perfect example. A handful of carefully chosen elements: lilies, camellias, a touch of cosmos, and the unexpected addition of grapes, yet it feels rich, sculptural, and unapologetically full.

When you limit your ingredients, you give each element room to breathe. Repeating one or two hero blooms (like those lilies) allows you to play with scale, shape, and movement without visual clutter. It’s where the real impact comes from, that moment when the flowers become the star of the show rather than competing for attention.

And it’s far from flat, the secret lies in the different stages of each bloom. As they rise and open, they reveal layered tones, shapes, and textures that bring interest and depth, even within a refined, cohesive palette.

This is the same principle used in editorial design, high fashion, and fine art compositions. It’s controlled, considered, but never dull.

Unexpected elements creates instant elevation

The quickest way to elevate a floral design? Introduce an unexpected element.

In this case, grapes. They soften the structure, add movement, and nod to those Old-World, painterly still-life arrangements that feel as timeless as they are bold. Whether it’s fruit, branches, or sculptural foliage, non-floral accents bring texture and surprise, the kind of detail that elevates your florals from beautiful to unforgettable.

Why less variety = More luxe

Clean, intentional palettes don’t just photograph beautifully, they scale beautifully too. That’s why this approach works so well for weddings, editorials, and large-scale events where you want flowers to create an atmosphere, not just decoration.

It also leans into timeless over trendy. While individual blooms might come in and out of style (yes, even the humble gerbera has its moment when used en masse with intention), the overall effect feels polished, current, and grounded in classic design principles.

You can even see the difference in some of our other Journal posts, the large installation with just a few key flower varieties feel bold, modern, and striking, while vase arrangements packed with multiple types of blooms create a softer, more country-inspired charm. Both have their place, it’s all about choosing the look that speaks to your day.

Trust the process

Studio time like this allows us to refine combinations, experiment with form, and push boundaries, so when it comes to your event, you know we’ll bring an artistic, trained eye to every detail.

Often the best results come when clients give us the flexibility to adapt, to chase the best product available on the day, rather than locking in a rigid list of specific stems. That little bit of trust can be the difference between ‘nice flowers’ and a floral installation that stops people in their tracks.