Creative Ways to Decorate with Hydrangeas
Decorating with hydrangeas is easier than you think. Find creative ways to decorate with hydrangeas in any room and for every season.
Decorating with hydrangeas means so much more than simply placing them in a vase. These lush blooms bring softness, texture, and charm to any space, making them one of the most versatile decorating tools you can use.
In this post, I’ll share beautiful and creative ways to decorate with hydrangeas — from centerpieces and wreaths to dough bowl displays and everything in between.
If you’ve ever wondered when decorating a room where do you start or how to start decorating a room, fresh flowers like hydrangeas are a simple and stunning first step.
Their wide variety of colors — from shades of blue and violet to pink, white, and even green — make them a perfect fit for every style and season. Whether you’re looking for seasonal ideas or want to add a timeless touch of elegance, these easy hydrangea decorating tips will inspire you to get started today.
Bouquets With Hydrangeas
The flower heads are large and full enough that a single hydrangea bloom, in a glass vase, makes quite the lovely statement all on its own. They can be very eye-catching when tucked into an empty spot.
But why stop there when you can easily create a fabulous display by simply filling a container with a handful of faux or fresh hydrangeas?
A bouquet, in a container of some kind, is one of the easiest ways to decorate with hydrangeas.
You don’t need to worry about how to arrange hydrangeas either because they practically arrange themselves!
With some types of flower arrangements, you’ll need to create a grid with chicken wire or floral tape on the top of the vase to hold them in place.
That’s not the case with these beauties though! Their large blossoms are so full that they hold each other in place all by themselves.
I decorate with them year-round! This glorious bouquet of dried blossoms looked beautiful as part of one of the fall vignettes that I included in my fall decor one year.
The simplicity of a white container really allowed them to stand out and the placement of a single white pumpkin reminds you that it’s fall.
Even better – you don’t need to be concerned about facing the best side of the arrangement a certain way because they’re beautiful from every angle.
Faux flowers have come such a long way! Choose stems in your color of choice and add them to a pretty vase for an instant statement-making flower arrangement. Try mixing different colors together to add variety to your arrangement.
TIP: Using faux flowers means you don’t have to worry about the longevity of your arrangement. You don’t have to be concerned with wilting and they’ll last all season long.
If you want to create a flower arrangement with hydrangeas and you’re wondering what kind of flowers would mix well with them in a bouquet, I would lean toward something with a smaller bloom, so that you have a variety of different sized blossoms.
You can also pair them in a vase with greenery or leave their leaves on. It all depends on how you want to display them.
Look at how pretty greenery looks in the above arrangement using pink hydrangeas, along with eucalyptus, berries and other types of faux flowers.
I use them in every room of my house! In my master bathroom, I added a bouquet of dry hydrangeas to a simple white container, which filled an empty spot on my vanity and created a pretty focal point in the room.
TIP: Florists keep hydrangeas from wilting by dipping the stems in boiling water or in alum before placing them in fresh water. Change the water daily!
Hydrangea Centerpieces
One of my most favorite ways that I ever displayed hydrangeas was in a spring centerpiece that I created for my dining table.
I filled a vintage reproduction dough bowl with all sorts of spring goodies, such as a bird and nest, faux greenery, driftwood orbs, and a few dried hydrangea stems spilling over one end.
It was a centerpiece that was elegant and casual all at the same time.
An oblong planter filled with faux hydrangeas is very eye-catching on my dining room table. The colorful blossoms, in different shades of blue, go a long way to adding a spot of brightness to a room that doesn’t get much natural light.
Flanking the planter with two hurricanes adds just the touch of elegance that a dining room centerpiece needs.
If I want to change things up, the arrangement works equally well on the sideboard. I especially love seeing its reflection in the mirror.
Here’s an idea for a fall arrangement with hydrangeas. Scatter various pumpkins and candles down the center of the table, then fill in empty spots by tucking in pieces of dried blooms.
The color of the dried flowers works perfectly with the other fall elements on the table.
Using Hydrangeas On A Wreath
Because of the wide variety of colors that the faux variety is available in, I love using hydrangeas in a wreath to complement the rest of the decor on my front porch during different seasons.
On my fall front porch one year I made a wreath with burgundy and navy faux blooms. It looked gorgeous mixed with various berry stems and wispy greenery hanging on my front door.
Here’s another pretty fall wreath made with dried blue hydrangeas mixed with fall-colored leafy stems and a navy blue bow.
One spring, I made a pretty arrangement with white hydrangeas in a hanging basket for my front door, instead of a traditional wreath. It made quite the statement on my front porch!
I wanted to do something a little different on our old front door a few years ago, so I got a little wild with green hydrangea flowers. The brightly colored blossoms really made my door pop from the street.
I loved the mix of green with the black and white ribbon! It was an unexpected look and only took ten minutes to make!
Hydrangeas At Christmas
As you’ve already seen, arrangements of hydrangeas aren’t just for the spring, summer, and fall. I love to use them at Christmas too!
Last Christmas, long burgundy faux hydrangea stems, in a new-to-us vintage vase, looked fabulous and helped to fill an empty corner in my dining room.
They make a great filler for bare spots in Christmas trees. And because they come in so many colors, you’re bound to be able to find whatever you need to fit in with your color scheme.
A couple of years ago, I mixed burgundy hydrangeas with gold on the Christmas tree in my dining room. It was very elegant.
At my last house, deep red ones looked fabulous added to a Christmas garland and wreath at my front door.
Hydrangeas In Vignettes
As gorgeous as a bouquet of them is all by itself, their petals are perfect for adding texture and dimension to a vignette.
Just take a look at the interest they add to a summer vignette on my coffee table. I’m proud to say these were cut directly from one of my own bushes. 😃
This pumpkin vignette that I created in my foyer one fall would look a lot less visually appealing if it weren’t for the addition of a few dried blue hydrangeas tucked into empty spots.
I even tucked a few dried ones into a hanging bucket that was part of wall gallery in my foyer at one time. This is just one more example of how boring it would look without the texture and interest of the hydrangeas.
How To Dye Hydrangeas
Did you know that you can dye hydrangeas a different color? It’s perfect for when you want blooms that match or blend in with the decor in a room or on a tablescape.
It’s super easy and can be done with food coloring, which you probably already have on hand!
Here’s how to do it:
- Start with Fresh White Hydrangeas: The white petals can absorb and display any color without the original hue influencing the outcome.
- Prepare the Water: Fill a vase with water and add several drops of food coloring. The more drops you add, the more intense the color will likely be. Stir well to ensure the color is evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Hydrangeas: Trim the hydrangea stems at an angle to enhance their water uptake. This step is crucial as it helps the hydrangeas absorb the colored water more effectively.
- Dye the Hydrangeas: Place the hydrangeas in the colored water. Over the next few hours to days, the hydrangeas will start to absorb the water and change color. Keep an eye on the color development and remove the flowers from the dye when you’re satisfied with the hue.
- Change the Water as Needed: If the water becomes too cloudy or depleted, replace it with fresh colored water to maintain the dyeing process.
Hydrangeas are one of the easiest ways to add an elegant, timeless touch to any room in your home. Whether you tuck them into a centerpiece, create a welcoming wreath, style them in a dough bowl, or use them in a seasonal vignette, these beautiful blooms offer endless decorating possibilities.
Do you have a favorite way to decorate with hydrangeas? I’d love to hear how you’re using them in your home!
LOVE your blog today. LOVE hydrangeas! Do you have a link for faux hydrangeas? thanks
Here are a couple of choices that I love:
https://rstyle.me/+bBFqO2St9RGg5-IR_s8Niw
The blooms on these are slightly larger and they come in a variety of colors:
https://rstyle.me/+sb0jNhxul3vtbbKimphR2Q
Thanks so much for the links.
WONDERFUL ideas!!
So glad you like them!