I Saw This One Detail in Guy Ritchie’s Farmhouse and Now I’m Obsessed
Guy Ritchie's farmhouse is peak rustic cozy, and you can recreate this one piece of it SO easily.
Had you told me a few years ago that I would be trying to recreate a vase of flowers from Guy Ritchie’s farmhouse, I probably would have laughed. And yet, here we are. When House & Garden UK shared a glimpse inside his countryside home, I could not stop staring at one detail that really stole the show (at least for a flower lover such as myself).
A simple green glass vase, almost a beer bottle green, filled with massive white flowers, either dahlias or zinnias. No fuss, no drama, or a big “look at me” energy; just a simple, English farmhouse mood that appeared effortless but was highly planned by interior designer Edward Hurst. Hurst told the publication, “As soon as Guy told me what he wanted, it was a clear vision to me. It needed to be ‘American inn meets English pub’, but comfortable. There's a slightly filmic quality to it.”
If you want to replicate this look at home, it’s highly achievable if you have a good eye for vases (perhaps you enjoy antiquing on the weekends?) and a love of white flowers.
The Right Vase
What holds this look together is absolutely the green glass vase; flowers fade eventually, but you will always have the vase. Green glass has that beautiful rustic, heritage quality about it that softens a kitchen or bar space the second you see it in there. It catches the light without looking flashy, which is exactly why it works so well in most interiors, especially a farmhouse.
If you choose something secondhand or antique, or even if you’re shopping at Target, I like choosing vases that are not too tall. Around 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) keeps the arrangement casual rather than formal. If the vase looks as if it lived a previous life holding lemonade or wildflowers from a hedgerow, you’re on the right track.
This green glass vase available on Amazon is a great shape, very similar to what Guy Ritchie has, and it even comes in a variety of heights.
The Right Plants
The flowers in Guy Ritchie’s arrangement look like white zinnias or dahlias, both of which are ideal for this style. They’re cheerful and bright without feeling too precious, and they hold their shape well.
If you have the space, you can grow your own white flowers. Eden Brothers has a gorgeous white mix of dahlia bulbs, and zinnia seeds are dirt cheap on Amazon.
If you want to start right away, go the artificial route with these massive faux white flowers from Amazon.
Pro tip: Avoid mixing too many flower types in your green glass vase. This look works because it feels edited rather than like a formal wedding centerpiece.
Keep the arrangement loose and natural
When it comes to arranging the flowers in a vase, a big annoyance for many people is when the blooms keep sliding around. A simple fix for this is a flower frog like this one from Amazon. Just set it on the bottom of your vase – it'll help keep everything in place while still appearing invisible.
I usually start with three or four stems and build slowly from there. Allow some flowers to sit higher than others, and as hard as it is, you must resist the urge to make them into a perfect dome shape.
Placement matters more than perfection
Placing the flowers is where a lot of people go wrong because their first instinct is to overthink it. You don’t need a bunch of complex rules or an interior designer – just simple, casual placement.
The great thing about Guy Ritchie’s arrangement is that it’s not trying too hard. Imagine chopping herbs on a Sunday morning while the smell of coffee hangs in the air and your flowers catch the afternoon light in just the right way. This is the mood!
If you can, set your vase near wood tones, ceramics, or even a stack of cookbooks. Green glass pairs beautifully with neutral textures, so if your kitchen is more modern, then the vintage feel of the green glass vase will warm it up a bit.
Pro tip: Yes, you’re allowed to arrange and rearrange the flowers ten times if you want. I do this every single time, and it’s half the fun. Step back, make a cup of tea, and move one flower slightly to the left.
The Final Touch
Once you have everything in place, step away from the flowers! At least for a few hours. Flowers often settle naturally after they have a drink of water, giving them that “I just picked these from the garden” look.
Recreating Guy Ritchie’s green glass vase with white flowers is not about copying it perfectly, but it’s about embracing the simplicity of the English countryside.
