Flowers make life a little more colorful, and who wouldn’t want a bunch to brighten up a room? Using fresh blooms can get very expensive, though, so decorate your home with longer lasting floral-themed accessories to add a little personality to every room. Design consultant Gwyn Guanzon shares some tips on using them below.


For more easy design tips you can apply to your home, check these out on FN:

• Moody Hues: Color Motifs to Evoke the Right Mood for Your Bedroom
• Paint Magic: 6 Tips to Give New Life to Old Things
• Kid-Friendly Interiors: 5 Tips for Decorating Your Children's Rooms
• Easy Decor: 4 Tips for Creating a Chic Apartment
• Brighten Up: 4 Tips for Adding Color to Your Home
• Room Oomph: 10 Easy Home Design Ideas You Should Try

(First published in Good Housekeeping Magazine, Good Reading section as “Floral Frills” in May 2007; photos by Miguel Nacianceno; adapted for use in Female Network)