Where to Put a Bouquet of Flowers at Home or Work

Put a bouquet of flowers in a clean vase on a stable surface, in a cool room with indirect daylight. Keep it away from direct sun, radiators, heating vents, ripening fruit and strong draughts. A sideboard or an uncluttered table away from the window is usually a good starting point.

The best position also depends on how you use the room: flowers should be easy to enjoy without blocking conversation, getting knocked over or standing beside a heat source. Before choosing the most decorative corner, check the light, nearby appliances and the space around the vase. A beautiful arrangement is easier to care for when you can reach it comfortably to check the water.

Choose the conditions before choosing the room

Watch what happens to your chosen spot during the day. A table that feels cool at breakfast may receive direct afternoon sun through the window. Sunlight can warm both the flowers and their water, increasing moisture loss. Place the vase beyond the path of direct rays; a bright room is suitable without putting the bouquet on the windowsill.

Look for less obvious sources of warmth as well as radiators and fireplaces. The top of a fridge, a shelf above a heater or a desk beside equipment that gives off heat can be poor choices. Keep flowers out of the direct flow from an air conditioner or fan, too. Moving air can dry petals, while a busy doorway exposes the arrangement to repeated gusts and accidental knocks.

Keep your bouquet separate from the fruit bowl, especially when fruit is ripening. Some fruits release ethylene, a gas that can accelerate ageing in sensitive cut flowers. You do not need to make the room dark or hide the vase away: aim for comfortable, shaded conditions. Our guide to sunlight and vase placement explains the light question in more detail.

Find a practical position in each room

In a living room, a sideboard often works well because it keeps the bouquet visible without occupying the centre of daily activity. A coffee table can suit a shorter arrangement if there is still room for cups and other essentials. Check that the vase sits fully on the surface, clear of the edge, and that trailing foliage cannot catch on clothing as someone walks past.

On a dining table, choose a position and vase height that let people see one another across the flowers. If the bouquet is tall or has a strong scent, move it to a nearby cabinet during the meal. In a kitchen, keep it away from the hob, oven, kettle and food preparation area. A windowsill above a sink may look convenient but can combine direct sun, splashes and frequent disturbance.

A bedroom can be suitable if it stays cool and the scent is comfortable for whoever sleeps there. In an office, use a stable cabinet or a clear corner away from electronics, where a spill would cause less trouble. For a hallway, check the route taken by bags, coats and opening doors. A bathroom only makes sense if there is enough space and the vase will not be repeatedly exposed to hot steam.

Bouquets we can deliver

Bouquet of 1 yellow sunflowers

$13

Bouquet of 1 white lilies

$19

Bouquet of 1 pink lilies

$19

Bouquet of 3 gerberas mix

$21

Match the vase to the bouquet and prepare it properly

Choose a vase that supports the stems without squeezing them tightly together. A narrow opening can crowd a broad bouquet, while a very wide vessel may let a small bunch collapse sideways. The base should feel secure once the flowers are in place. Before filling it, wash the inside thoroughly and rinse away any detergent; topping up an unwashed vase leaves old residue in contact with the new stems.

For a bouquet supplied as cut stems, remove transport wrapping as needed to reach the lower stems, following any care instructions included. You can leave the binding in place if it holds the arrangement comfortably. With clean, sharp scissors or secateurs, trim the stem ends before putting them into water. Remove leaves that would sit below the waterline, since submerged foliage decays and makes the water harder to keep clean.

Use fresh water and follow the packet directions if flower food is supplied. Water requirements vary between flowers, so use any instructions provided for your particular bouquet rather than assuming every stem needs the same depth. If flowers arrive arranged in floral foam or another water-holding base, keep that arrangement intact and follow its care guidance; do not pull the stems out simply to transfer them to a vase.

Make the position safe and keep care easy

A suitable spot must be safe for everyone who shares the room. With children or pets, choose somewhere genuinely inaccessible rather than relying on a slightly higher table. Lilies are particularly dangerous to cats, including their pollen and vase water. If a cat lives in the home, choose a bouquet without lilies and check the safety of its other flowers and foliage before deciding where to display it.

Put a waterproof protective layer beneath the vase if the furniture is vulnerable to moisture, and dry the outside after filling it. Leave enough room to lift the vessel without brushing petals against a wall or shelf. Avoid balancing it on books, fabric or an uneven decorative tray. For a large bouquet, check that the surface can comfortably support the combined weight of the vase, water and flowers.

Check the water every day, because a full-looking vase can become low as the stems take up water. Refresh it regularly and clean the vase if the water becomes cloudy or develops an unpleasant smell. Remove faded flowers and loose leaves promptly. When refreshing the arrangement, check the stem ends and retrim with clean tools if needed, following any flower-specific instructions supplied.

Place a gift bouquet with the recipient in mind

When taking flowers to someone's home, think about the few minutes after you arrive. The recipient may be serving food, greeting guests or holding a child. Offer to help find a vase and water rather than expecting them to stop immediately and arrange the bouquet. At a gathering, let the host choose the display position; they know which surfaces are needed and whether anyone is sensitive to fragrance.

For flowers sent to a workplace, consider the recipient's desk space, shared surroundings and ability to take the bouquet home. A large arrangement may be awkward on a crowded workstation, even if it looks impressive in a photograph. If you know the recipient has limited space, use the bouquets catalogue to compare arrangements with their likely display spot in mind, rather than choosing solely by size.

Placement can also give a gift a more private or public character. A bouquet in a shared reception area attracts attention; one on a personal side table feels more intimate. Neither is automatically right for every occasion. For a sensitive message, let the recipient decide where it belongs and use the card to explain your intention clearly. Personal words are more useful than assuming a flower colour will communicate exactly what you mean.

Plan delivery to Russia around receiving and arranging the flowers

When sending flowers from abroad, choose a delivery time when the recipient is likely to be available to receive them and put them in water. We deliver across Russia. In large cities, express delivery is available within 1–2 hours after order confirmation; other options include an exact time with a tolerance of plus or minus 30 minutes, or windows of 09–12, 12–15, 15–18 and 18–21. You can also pre-order 1–30 days ahead.

Contact a manager on WhatsApp for help choosing a bouquet and agreeing the time, address and card text, as well as a photo of the bouquet before delivery. A card with your text is free. Delivery is anonymous by default: the courier does not name the sender, so include your name in the card if you want the recipient to know who sent the flowers.

The courier calls the recipient about 15 minutes before arrival. If they are absent, we agree a second delivery that day or, with the sender's consent, hand the flowers to a neighbour or concierge. City delivery costs 500 RUB; for remote districts and suburbs, the operator confirms the price when confirming the order. See delivery and payment for ordering information. Checkout uses CloudPayments; check the payment options displayed there.