How to arrange flowers like a professional – these 5 rules are all you need according to floral experts

Bouquet of flowers in rust, pink and white colours in a large white handled vase on a wooden surface and dusky pink painted background.

This expert advice on how to arrange flowers is so easy to follow that you'll find yourself bookmarking it to come back to every time you snip some blooms from your garden or grab a fresh bunch from your local florist until you've mastered the craft.

As this is a general guide, there are no set flowers or foliage prescribed; you can use whatever is in season to try your hand at decorating with flowers to create a professional-looking arrangement quickly and easily, varying the color palette and style to suit your interiors, the event or celebration you're planning.