As the new year approaches, florists and floral designers are looking for the next great trends in events, weddings, and everyday styling. We’ve compiled a Flower Trend Forecast because in 2026, we’re seeing a few key buzzwords you’ll want to be familiar with. Let’s bring in the new wave of design!

The categories of these trends are: Sculpture, Atmosphere, and Tone.

SCULPTURE

Exaggerated Shapes

By exaggerating the way flowers naturally move, the eye is drawn in and never rests on one area. Arrangements in 2026 will feature tall and winding shapes, highlighting large blooms with long stems as a focal point. By layering different textures, refining the positioning of the flowers, and contrasting large blooms with small, delicate ones, the arrangement will appear both natural and avant-garde. 

Structure & Architecture

While 2025 was focused on garden-style arrangements with an airy appearance, in 2026, the idea is highly structured, intentional, and designed to reflect architecture. Arrangements of this nature are works of art and sculpture, and change the idea that flowers must be contained in a vase. Designed to challenge the florist and inspire the viewer, architectural arrangements push the expectations of flowers and become a true work of art. 

Peculiarity / Twisted Florals 

A key element of design hinted for 2026 is the curly and twisted structure of flowers. Whether this includes exaggerating flowers that are already naturally bendable, such as curly willow and calla lilies, or manufacturing a curly appearance by the use of small floral wire inserted into the stem. This styling does not look unnatural, as this design is intended to look cohesive rather than disruptive. A few well-placed leading lines with long blooms can go a long way in giving the structure some movement. 

ATMOSPHERE

Including Fruits and Vegetables

Though this is not the first time this design idea has been used, including fruits and vegetables is a way to add aroma, depth, texture, and a wider range of color. Overall, adding in different elements creates a new experience and layered appearance. The use of vibrant colored fruit expands the color palette, creating further ease when designing a monochromatic piece. This arrangement style is particularly effective during times of natural abundance, such as the summer or autumn. By the clever use of limes, figs, pomegranates, tomatoes, peppers, cherries, grapes, and even onions, the arrangement will come alive in an entirely new sense. Designers will predominantly use this style with events, like weddings, galas, formal dinners, and brand events, due to the nature of the fruit spoiling. 

Elaborate Bouquets

Avant-garde shapes are taking center stage in 2026, including handheld bouquets. These stylings are pushing the expectations of traditional bouquets, without getting too out of hand. Incorporating numerous blooms and different elements such as woven grass, ribbons, wheat stems, birds of paradise, anthurium, protea, and more unusual flowers not typically included in bouquets adds texture, intrigue, and interest. The shape of these bouquets can range from miniature to larger than life. 

Included Luxury Elements / Highly Branded Event Florals

Luxury florals have taken over brand events over the last few years, but in 2026, the designing expectation shifts from simply being pretty to incorporating an aesthetic. Brands expect modern and “highly-styled” designs to accompany the image of the business, corporation, or brand. For instance, flowers woven with the brand’s ribbons or colors from their logo. Incorporating a product with the flowers may prove to be a designer’s challenge, but in the new wave of creativity, being adaptable and clever is key. 

TONE

Dramatic Color / Texture Choices

One major addition to the latest in floral design is the experimentation in color palette and texture. Even when an arrangement or display is largely monochromatic, a variety of textures included gives the piece dimension. As for cohesion, not every bouquet, arrangement, or design has to have a recipe. The idea for the tone of 2026 arrangements is bringing life, excitement, sophistication, and class, while staying on the verge of experimentation. 

Immersion Experience

Installations are a classic and modern way to fill a venue or event space while looking luxurious and chic. Typically, displays like these installations take more flowers and will predominantly feature larger blooms due to the surface area being covered. While these are not new forms of floral artistry, they will likely continue to be featured at weddings, anniversary parties, events, formal occasions, and celebrations. 

Exotic Flowers & Unique Stylings of Grasses 

Perhaps the most unique trend coming into 2026 is the inclusion of long grass. Whether it is tied, braided, or crimped, the grass is an interesting addition that brings texture and intrigue. In designing meadowscapes, the grass can be left wild and rolling to create a natural look. The color of the grass adds a neutral element to an eye-catching arrangement. 

In conclusion

Though most floral trends don’t exactly come and go from one year to the next, the latest in “what’s new” stylings tends to linger a long while. These styles are consistent and can be seen in previous years; however, it’s just a few new elements that keep designers on their toes and florists harnessing their craft after each season. 

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