Great design can be found everywhere – in a park, walking down the street, or even sometimes in your local grocery store. The colors of fruits and vegetables are so vibrant, the textures are so rich, and the shapes are so varied that you can learn a lot about what works in design just by looking at nature’s own creations. And sometimes, people take these already beautiful forms and turn them into unique artistic displays even in somewhere as commonplace as a grocery store or market fair.
You can learn a lot about positioning your home to stand out from how produce is positioned in the grocery store. When something is arranged artistically, your eye is naturally more drawn to them. You have a more positive response to it. For example: If a bag of apples are in a large heap, you see so many that you might not be inclined to pick any up unless you were really in the mood for an apple. But when they are more scarce and positioned in a way that is beautiful, it makes all of the produce more appealing. Consider this when decorating your home and especially when staging it for sale.
Here are some inspiring creations that show you how important presentation can be to creating a beautiful space.
Zupan’s in Portland, OR
A ‘Z’ formation was created by radishes in this beautiful display to honor the founder of the supermarket.
Derbyshire County Fair
This display uses different levels and mixtures of colors to keep your eye moving.
Chelsea Flower Show
These peppers turn into an artistic display when placed in triangular patterns and color blocked.
Puyallup Fair, WA
Flowers are often arranged to create images such as butterflies, but here they used various fruits and vegetables to create a piece of art.
Puyallup Fair, WA
A colorful wheel reveals itself to be made up of gorgeous fruits and vegetables with pine cones as separators.
Puyallup Fair, WA
The arrangement of colors blends from one vegetable to the next for a natural and interesting flow.
ICA in Tyresö, Sweden
The inspiration from nature is twofold in this display, using vibrant vegetables to create an image of the sun.
Chelsea Flower Show
Carrots, red peppers, and an assortment of other vegetables create bouquets in this lively display.
Look for design inspiration everywhere you go. You never know what you’ll find!
Warm regards,
Megan