1. Triangular Arrangement

2. Triangular Arrangement
among the most basic floral designs used today
very versatile
formal, informal
or contemporary

3. Triangular Arrangement
May be symmetrical or asymmetrical in form
symmetrical triangles occur when there is equal distribution of materials on both sides of an imaginary center axis

4. Triangular Arrangement
Asymmetrical triangles occur when there is equal visual weight on both sides of the center axis
the two sides do not
look alike.

5. Triangular Arrangement
Triangular designs have one focal area from which all stems appear to radiate
brighter colors used
at the focal area

7. Triangular Arrangement
Flowers should be spaced closer as they near the focal point
stems should never cross

8. Triangular Arrangement
focal point almost always rests on the rim of the container.

9. Triangular Arrangement
equilateral triangle
Requires that all three sides be equal length
isosceles triangle
is a variation of the equilateral triangle

10. Triangular Arrangement
Two sides are equal in length while the third side is shorter
the height is greater than that of an equilateral
the width is smaller than that of an equilateral

11. Triangular Arrangement
Centerpiece designs
low, horizontal design that makes an excellent table centerpiece

12. Triangular Arrangement
can be viewed from any direction without blocking the view of a seated dinner guest

13. Triangular Arrangement
Long and narrow shape of the design can be altered to match the width of the dining table.
Constructed in the same manner as a triangular arrangement but is finished on both sides

15. Triangular Arrangement
Asymmetrical Triangle
more relaxed and visually pleasing designs
visually balanced but differ on each side of a vertical axis

16. Triangular Arrangement
Vertical axis is not centered but usually offset to the left of center

17. Triangular Arrangement
Scalene Triangle
variation of asymmetrical triangle
composed of three unequal sides

18. Scalene #1 flower is slanted to the left instead of vertical
#1 flower establishes
height of the design

19. Scalene Triangle
this flower is placed to the left of center on a diagonal and slants slightly backward

20. Scalene Triangle
number 2 flower is on the left and may be placed at an angle or horizontal with the table
this flower is often placed at a forward angle also

21. Scalene Triangle
Number three flower may be angled or placed on the horizontal
depending upon the height of the container being used

22. Right Triangle
is a one sided mass design that resembles half of an equilateral or isosceles triangle
vertical and horizontal lines of the arrangement meet at a 90 degree angle

23. Right Triangle may face either left or right
may often be used in pairs on a mantle or buffet