For a Stunning Bouquet, Celebrity Florist Jeff Leatham Reveals the Secret to Creating the Right Height
Choose Height for the Setting
Leatham says the right flower height depends on how people will use the space. At a smaller dining table where guests can talk comfortably, he recommends keeping arrangements low.
For louder gatherings, he suggests going higher, since conversation across the table may not be practical. The choice can help an arrangement suit the mood of a meal.
Keep Vases Simple
Leatham prefers understated vases so the flowers remain the focus. He describes his taste as classic rather than trendy and favors square or bubble-shaped vessels in black, taupe or ceramic colors.
Transparent vases can also work well, he says, but they require a commitment to changing the water. Leatham prefers vessels that conceal the water, allowing flowers to sit in a vase without it being as visible.
Advice for Home Arrangements
Leatham’s suggestions are intended for anyone who enjoys having fresh flowers at home or wants to make a bouquet for a loved one’s birthday. They focus on matching the arrangement to the setting and keeping the display simple.
He has worked with the Kardashians and Cher. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping’s home design director, oversees the publication’s home decorating coverage across print and digital.
Key points
- Keep flowers low when guests need to talk comfortably across a dining table.
- Choose taller arrangements for louder gatherings where conversation is less likely.
- Use simple vases to keep attention on the blooms.
- Clear vases need regular water changes, Leatham says.