1. Design Shapes

2. Triangle Triangle shape permits the use of large numbers of flowers
Most popular of all design shapes
Three distinct sides, corners, angles or tips
“One-sided designs” (normally viewed only from one side)
Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical

3. Circular
This design heavily massed with flowers to give it a round shape
Can be one-sided (oval, fan) or viewed from all sides (round, oval)
Can be symmetrical or asymmetrical

4. Horizontal
This design is usually in a low or long container and often placed where it will be viewed below eye level from all directions
Strong horizontal line
Provides a peaceful, restful feeling

5. L - shape
An L-shaped arrangement is usually narrow in width either to the left or right

6. Modified L-shape
It is the same as the L shape except for the additional short side

7. Vertical
This arrangement is usually made with taller flowers, sometimes contains few flowers
The container plays a very important part of this design, usually vertical containers
Used when strong vertical line needs to be emphasized

8. Crescent
A semi-circular line design which requires most flowers to be wired (fresh) or bent in a curve shape

9. Hogarth Curve Often called the Lazy-S
Its modern shape has dramatic emphasis and calls attention to the natural beauty and grace of a line