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Amiya Baratan

What Is the 3-5-8 Rule for Flowers? This Is Your Guide to Arranging a Bouquet that Looks Fresh From a Florist

A close-up of a vase on a wood side table near a bed.

Luxe-looking floral arrangements are having a moment, and try as you might, it can be quite the task to put a couple of supermarket stems together and end up with a bouquet that looks effortlessly lush and beautiful.

However, that's not to say it's impossible. And if you're trying to keep up with flower trends and bring home a touch of that floral magic while taking in joy in doing it all on your own, then the 3-5-8 rule is the industry secret you should steal.

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