Consumers are seeking inexpensive, simple solutions to perk up existing living space rather than investing in complete home makeovers. Flowers are the latest and greatest trend in jazzing up living space and enhancing the mood and personality of every room in the house.

Whether you live in a studio apartment or four-bedroom colonial, the personal touches you add to your home make it uniquely yours. Whatever your style, flowers are the perfect way to add beauty and warmth, and create a space that reflects your personality.

Here are some examples of how you can achieve different looks using flowers:

For a soft, natural look, you could use loose, wispy arrangements of single-or multi-colored flowers placed in a glass bowl or vase.

For a calming effect you might try blues in every hue, reflecting the natural blues of the sea, space and sky.

Bold and bright colors with deep pigment saturation such as bright orange, hot red and lemon yellow have also enjoyed popularity in the home as dramatic and feisty punctuation marks for today's multi-cultural population.

Bring the outdoors in by mixing flowers with seasonal vegetation such as grasses or branches. To keep a natural look, ask your florist to use a clay pot or a woven basket as the container.

To fill a space you might try tall, full blooming shrub or tree branches placed in an urn on a pedestal, with lots of flowing greens.

Your florist can create a mixed flower arrangement that features small, delicate details that invites the discovery of all its components - perfect to make a space more inviting.

Let your florist help

Florists are problem solvers. You don't have to have specific flowers or designs in mind, just a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Be prepared to talk to your florist about the colors, looks and styles you like. Once your florist has your preferences on file, it will be easy for him or her to meet your future flower needs efficiently. You can even arrange for your florist to deliver flowers on a regular basis.