How To Create A Gorgeous Flower Panel That Will Leave Your Guests In Absolute Awe

With their vibrant colors and stunning shapes, flowers can bring the beauty of nature into our spaces. If you're a flower lover, you're likely no stranger to the fact that there are many ways to decorate your home with flowers that go beyond placing a few blooms in a vase. One such piece of decor, which also has an incredible wow factor, is a flower panel. Made with either dried or faux florals, it's essentially like a framed three-dimensional painting full of magnificent flowers that will never wilt. It also happens to be something you can easily make at home.

The beauty of making your own flower panel is that you can customize it to your unique style and needs. For example, if you have a large blank wall that you'd like to fill, you could opt to make one big panel as seen in this Instagram tutorial from Layla Robinson. However, if you want to add character to a cozy nook, you could scale the artwork down to a smaller size. As for the various types of florals to use, you can really get creative with the colors, shapes, and sizes — from dramatic wildflowers that give off summer meadow vibes to a monochromatic array of flowers that have an elegant feel. We're covering all of the how-to details below, so you can make your own stunning DIY flower decor that's sure to impress all of your guests.

Begin your flower panel design by either buying a chicken wire frame like this set of Amazon frames ($8.99) or this Etsy one ($76.99), or you can make your own. If you DIY your frame, you'll need an empty picture frame, chicken wire, wire cutters, and a staple gun. Remove the glass and backing from the picture frame, and measure the size of the frame's opening. Cut a piece of chicken wire that is an inch longer on all sides than the frame's opening. You may want to wear gloves for this, since the chicken wire is sharp. Place the piece of chicken wire onto the backside of the frame, and staple it in place about every inch. Be sure to pull the chicken wire taut as you staple.

Decide what your color palette will be and which floral types you'd like to use. Either dried or faux flowers (or a mixture of both) will work, but they all need to have a long stem. In addition to flowers, you could also use various grasses, leaves, or ferns. Another fun feature is to tailor the design to a specific season. 

Once you have a solid design, start weaving the stems of the florals between several loops of the chicken wire until they are securely attached. Be gentle with any dried flowers, as they can easily crumble. Keep going until you're happy with the arrangement, and then hang on the wall. Such a beautiful way to bring the outdoors into your home!