Written by Rona Wheeldon
December 16, 2015
With Christmas just days away, we've gathered together a spectacular selection of festive floral designs from Instagram to share with you! There are wreaths, tablecentres, hotel and event installations... all of which have been created by florists for the 2015 season.
Read on to discover the trends that are appearing in shops, hotels, homes and on lots of front doors throughout London. They include Dazzling Metallics, Au Naturel, Pristine Pastels, Heartwarming Nostalgia, Snow White and Under Glass.
Dazzling Metallics
Copper, gold, silver and rose gold creations are in abundance. These gleaming tones bring a real sense of glamour, glitz and sophistication to arrangements!
InWater Flowers at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge, London
Wild at Heart at One Mayfair, London
InWater Flowers at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge, London
By Appointment Only Design at the Corinthia, London
Au Naturel
The natural look is proving to be popular again this year, with all-foliage designs gracing many a front door. Whether simply pared back or complemented with cones, berries, twigs or feathers, this pure botanical style is proving to be very en vogue.
Pristine Pastels
Pale pink and purple are the shades leading this trend. You'll find waxed fruit, faux flowers and natural flowers all showing that subtle colours can also be very effective at this time of year... and proof that they shouldn't just be saved for the warmer seasons.
Heartwarming Nostalgia
The traditional colours of Christmas, red and green, are favoured by many. You'll find table decorations, door wreaths, bouquets and mantelpiece designs aplenty.
By Appointment Only Design for Maison Francis Kurkdjian, London
Snow White
At several London hotels, florists have created magical 'White Winter Wonderland' installations with trees and tree-like structures very much taking centre stage.
By Appointment Only Design at the Corinthia, London
McQueens at The Bluebird Chelsea, London
NB Flowers at The Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London
McQueens at The Rosewood, London
Under Glass
2015 sees a new emerging trend with terrariums getting a seasonal makeover. Glass cloches and jars are being transformed into mini snow scenes with penguins, Christmas trees, snowmen and Nutcracker soldiers. Check out the McQueens blog and you'll see that they've even used festive 'peararia' (pear-shaped terrariums) at Claridge's!
JamJar Flowers at The V&A Museum of Childhood
McQueens at The Berkeley, London
Your Designs
We'd love to see photos of your Christmas 2015 designs, which you've made using flowers, foliage, plants and sundries from New Covent Garden Flower Market.
Please either send an email to info@cgma.co.uk, stating your company name and website address. Or post your photo on Twitter to @MarketFlowers or Instagram to @MarketFlowers and include the hashtag #FlowerMarketChristmas. Your photos will then be uploaded into this section.
We hope you've enjoyed this year's Christmas Trends Report. As always, please do ask away below if you have any questions or would like to make any general comments. We'd love to hear from you...
P.S. We're open up to and including Christmas Eve and you can find the opening times over the Christmas and New Year period here.
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