Flower Decoration in the House

The book Flower Decoration in the House (1907) by Gertrude Jekyll significantly influenced 20th-century floral arrangement as an art form. Before Jekyll's work, flower arranging was often handled by gardeners or homeowners with little formal guidance. Jekyll's book popularized the idea that floral arrangements could be intentionally designed to enhance a room's quality. This concept was further developed by interior decorators. The book also contributed to the establishment of specific arrangement rules, particularly in the United States, influenced by Japanese design principles. These arrangements recognized mass, line, and combination line-mass types, emphasizing design shapes and color harmonies.