On such a joyous occasion, having beautiful flower arrangement is an absolute essential. Fresh blooms have a way of bringing cheer and mirth to any space, making any occasion much more enjoyable. Not to mention their ability to give a quick facelift to an otherwise dull and unhappy room. For Eid this year, focus on a single colour palette. However, choose different kinds of flowers; play with texture. For instance, if red is your central colour, choose roses, gerberas, zinnias, carnations, and dahlias all in one colour. When arranged together, different kinds of flowers in one colour look very elegant and modern, while accentuating a single shade in dissimilar shapes. This arrangement looks best with brightly coloured flowers and is perfect for Eid when everyone wants something rich and splendid. A bunch of yellow blooms adds happiness and warmth to its surroundings. Orange and blood-orange coloured flowers are best for night time and look fantastic for dinner parties. Dark and bright pinks are fresh and fabulous; they make any space instantly glamorous.

You can also experiment with pale coloured ones; florists nowadays stock pretty shades such as lilac, lavender, purple, fuchsia, peach and pale orange. A mix of different flowers in lilac can be accented with one purple rose of carnation to emphasise the pale colour palette. Another fun option is to go for damask or degrade flowers. You can choose a couple of damask ones and contrast them with solid coloured ones in the same palette. Very romantic and serene, this arrangement is bound to make your guests gush over your superb hosting skills!  An all-white assemblage is also another classic option; it always looks sophisticated, adds serenity and tranquillity everywhere.

An important tip to keep in mind is the size, breadth and overall décor of your intended space. What is the dimension of your countertop or console or centre table? How big do you want the arrangement to be? Is it going to be big and billowy, small and sweet or somewhere in the middle? Do you want it to be at the centre or is it going to be at the background? All these factors are instrumental when choosing the right blooms.  Ask yourself these questions beforehand, prepare a checklist if you need multiple pieces or else you are very likely to end up with wrong flowers at the eleventh hour. It is very easy to be tempted and swayed with the pretty blooms all around but do try to be level-headed. If the colour scheme of your living room is cream, go for an earthy, warm colour palette such as yellow, white or orange. Red is a strong, beautiful shade that adds sophistication and class, but has to be used with discretion. Pink flowers are wonderfully soft and pretty, and are very sweet and pleasing to the eyes but might look odd in a room that has blue walls. Keeping in mind the overall décor of your room or the space you wish to put the arrangement in, choose a colour that will enhance the different colours in the said space, not clash with it. Keep it dense and close-knit, interspersed with accent elements such as leaves, ferns, wispy Baby's Breath and others. You can also add artificial elements such as glittery sticks, butterflies or dry flower accents to add a touch of glamour. The size of the vase is also immensely important; you can't have long-stemmed roses in short, stout mason jars! If you are not very adept at arranging blooms yourself, florists such as Pushpo Nir in Gulshan 2 can do it for you. All you have to do is take your vase to them and they will be more than happy to oblige! There you will also find dry flowers if you are looking for a permanent solution. Home Tex is another place which has a fabulous collection of artificial flowers, alongside DCC Market in Gulshan 1 and Aarong. Choosing the right flowers and arranging them beautifully can be a daunting task. With an eye for detail and a keen sense of aesthetics, your assemblage can be elevated to the next level. With these basic guidelines in trends and styles, whether you choose real or unreal, make sure your blooms are pretty and echo the spirit of celebration and festivity!