Joanna Gaines Proves that “Unarranged” Is the New Garden Style
Inspired by Joanna Gaines’ Spring 2026 Magnolia collection, learn how to master the "unarranged" floral style for a look that’s relaxed, welcoming, and chic.
Joanna Gaines recently launched her new spring 2026 collection at Magnolia, and it’s straight out of a charming Cotswolds cottage. To promote the new products, including tablecloths, a vase, and a charming blue ceramic tissue box, she shared an Instagram post. The very first picture shows a dining room table with a gold vase filled to the brim with lots of flowers that look like they've just been gathered.
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In true Joanna Gaines fashion, it wasn’t trying too hard, looked loosely placed, and was unconcerned with symmetry. There were no tight bundles or matching heights, just flowers doing their flower thing.
That’s the charm of the “unarranged” garden style, and it’s quickly becoming a look gardeners and flower lovers are embracing in 2026. It’s relaxed, welcoming, and refreshingly human. Gabby LaRussa, owner and designer at Flowergypsies.com, gave me some expert advice on how you, too, can replicate this look in your own home.
What “Unarranged” Really Means (and What It Doesn’t)
Despite what it sounds like, “unarranged” definitely doesn’t mean careless. It means allowing flowers to keep their natural movement and personality rather than forcing them into a strict, rigid shape.
La Russa said, “I love loose, natural bouquets because they feel alive rather than overly composed. Almost like they were just gathered from the garden.”
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Another picture in Joanna's post has a rattan pitcher vase almost exactly like this one.
These faux cherry branches are almost exactly like the ones in Joanna's picture. They're not packed too tight and they fill the space beautifully.
Another picture shows white hydrangeas filling out a side table. This faux version is a perfect dupe.
The secret is starting with variety.
“My biggest tip is to let the flowers breathe. I start by selecting a variety of stems with different shapes, textures, and heights, then build the arrangement slowly rather than forcing everything into symmetry,” LaRussa explained.
She added that people should try to embrace contrast rather than push against it, saying, “I rarely pre-trim everything to the same length; instead, I keep some stems long and elegant while allowing others to sit lower in the vase so the design feels organic and layered.”
Looking for a good Joanna Gaines-inspired vase? This one from Target is actually from the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia collection, and it's a lovely rustic vase that sits low – perfect for an "unarranged" look.
Use Space, Not Just Flowers
One of the biggest shifts in this style, and what may be hard for some to accommodate, is embracing empty space.
“Negative space is just as important as the flowers themselves,” LaRussa says. “I consciously leave gaps where light can pass through, which gives the bouquet that airy, effortless feel.”
She adds that movement matters just as much, saying, “I also think a lot about movement, letting certain stems lean, curve, or drape naturally instead of standing perfectly upright.” This creates an arrangement that is distinctly casual, and somehow, “human” in its imperfection.
Pro tip: Being that a looser arrangement is often larger, this is perfect for a dining table, entryway, or kitchen counter.
The Best Flowers for a Loose, Gathered Look
LaRussa explains that this style is better suited to some flowers more than others.
“For this style, I’m drawn to flowers that already have a soft, relaxed form,” she says. “Garden roses, ranunculus, cosmos, scabiosa, dahlias, sweet peas, or lisianthus.”
Greenery, she adds, should play a supporting role, rather than simply being a filler. La Russa says, “Wispy greenery like eucalyptus, maidenhair fern, or dill adds texture and enhances that wild, gathered look.” Seasonal blooms, whether from your own yard or a local market, naturally fit this aesthetic in the best way.
This faux eucalyptus (available on Amazon) comes in 4 separate shapes, which is perfect for a loose arrangement.
How to Fake the Look (Beautifully)
No spring flowers yet? No worries! This style is incredibly forgiving, which is a big part of its beauty.
LaRussa says, “For home gardeners or flower lovers working with locally sourced or grocery-store flowers, my advice is to embrace imperfection.” She continues, “Mix different varieties instead of sticking to just one type, and don’t overcrowd the vase.”
She also gave us some tips for prepping your stems, saying, “Strip the lower leaves from your stems, vary the heights, and rotate the vase as you build so the arrangement feels balanced from every angle.”
Pro tip: Add a few branches collected from your yard, like budding twigs or early greenery, which can instantly give your grocery-store flowers a leg up.
These TABOR Tools florist scissors (available on Amazon) are perfect for this type of arrangement as they can trim tougher branches as well as delicate stems.
Common Mistakes to Skip
LaRussa notes a mistake that many gardeners make: trying too hard. She says, “A common mistake is packing too many flowers into one vessel, which can make the bouquet look stiff and crowded instead of light and natural.”
She adds that another design killer is too much uniformity. “Another (mistake) is cutting everything the same length—that tends to flatten the design.”
But, she has a simple fix for this, noting “Trust your instincts, step back often, and allow the flowers to fall where they want to go.”
LaRussa closes with this: “Ultimately, the beauty of this style is that it feels personal, spontaneous, and alive—more like a moment captured than something carefully staged.”
And honestly? That’s exactly the energy spring deserves.
