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Our favourite dried flowers for brightening up your living room
Doing it for the 'gram
The dried flower trend isn't going anywhere any time soon and we are 100% okay with this. Now, there are over two million posts in the #driedflowers feed on Insta, thanks to these blooms' many perks. Yup, unlike traditional cut flowers, a bunch of dried blooms can last for years with care, so they're really good value for money and they look equally beaut in their own, different way.
As well as adding some colour to your living room that you won't have to bin after a week or so, investing in some dried flower stalks can offer a good way to explore your creativity. Buying a variety of individual stems means you can put together your own bouquet exactly as you like. These flowers are very forgiving – it'd be difficult to create a combo which didn't work together, so don't worry if you're not the world's most artistic soul.
And if you don't like the selection you've chosen? Split them up and keep the varieties in separate vases, which also works well.
How to look after dried flowers
Looking after your dried blooms is easy. Keep them out of direct sunlight (these aren't right for keeping on your windowsill) and, obviously, don't put them in water. When they get a little dusty, just give them a once over with your hairdryer on a low setting to keep them looking fresh.
We've rounded up loads of our favourite dried flower bouquets, plus lots of individual stems, so you can bring some of this trend to your own home. You're welcome.
The beautifully rich tones of these cape flowers, hand dyed in black, would look lovely with greige-tones, or next to velvet furniture.
Want to experience the joy of fresh flowers in your home but don't have the £££ to replace them weekly? Preserved flowers are the answer. With these, the sap has been taken out and replaced with glycerine to keep 'em fresh for up to a year. Shida has so many beautiful bouquets to choose from, all expertly pulled together by its florists. We were thrilled with how gorgeous ours looks in the living room – an instant upgrade for our #shelfie.
Everyone's fave letterbox flowers brand now offers a couple of dried bouquets as well. We like this one with its muted pink and purply tones.
These are unusual – if you like a minimalist vibe, they'll add some quirk without spoiling your neutral scheme.
Add some instant warmth to your space with this orange and yellow combo.
Okay, these are absolutely adorable.
Lisa Angel Vintage Pink Dried Flower Bouquet with Rose Quartz Crystal
With four different colour options, these dried flowers also come with a beautiful pink crystal, so they're an adorable gift.
This would be a good gift for a pal – or just something to keep you occupied on lockdown. This letterbox gift contains everything you need to make a cute dried flower ring. Where will you hang yours?
This bunch comes flat in a letterbox, so you can flex your creative muscles and arrange them as you please.
This beautiful bunch of dried flowers comes with a styling guide, so you can get your plumes looking spot on.
Another bright and cheery one here – that red fluffy stem really draws in your eye.
The Glenstock Herb & Plant Company Brights Letterbox Dried Flower Display
Sure, dried flowers' typically muted tones are lovely, but what if you prefer something a little bolder? Go for this cheery bunch instead.
This letterbox kit comes with everything you need to make a pretty dried flower bouquet. There are various colour themes to choose from – this is the pink one, obv.
I have some dried eucalyptus in my room and it really freshens the space up. Plus, it smells really good for the first month or so, too.
They come in black too! These are really cool.
These spear palms are super 'grammable. Use them alone, like in this pic, or to add some drama to a more curated bunch.
Add some richness to your bouquet with these navy stems.
Gold spray paint makes this a little more extra – it could be a good wedding table accessory too.
Something a little different from the classic pampas you see all over Insta right now.
Monochrome vibes here.
Charley is former Homes Ecommerce Editor. During her time at Hearst UK, Charley wrote over 300 buying guides and reviews, getting her hands on as many new launches as possible to help you find the best products for your home.
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