Travel to the floral designer's native country, Belgium, to have an idea of what her skilled set of hands can do when you give Léone Close—the owner of Leone Floral Studio—a bunch of flowers to work her magic. Sometimes, to create a decor that attracts the unlikely, the designer occasionally uses simple and austere materials, searching for flowers, seed pods, branches, and uncommon or unwanted vegetation. Sometimes, for a vulnerable yet impactful experience, she chooses the softest, most sensuous shapes, and tones. Belgium’s floral design world takes flight as Léone stars in this week's florist special.
Simple, Refined, Belgian - How Leone Floral Studio by Léone Close Blooms Globally
A goal in the mind of a floral designer (especially in Léone's mind)? As a floral design studio based in Belgium active all over the world specializing in event floral decoration and set design, Léone has the main objective of bringing the wilderness's unadulterated beauty to light. She, and her team, are dedicated to hunting the best of every season for every installation.
Passionate about floral design, she decided to throw herself headlong into the plant world. After spending several years watching flowers, fruits, plants and other vegetation grow and evolve in her childhood garden maintained by jer parents (agronomists by training), she finally took the leap and made the connection that manual work and in direct connection with nature was necessary for her personal development.
The artistic direction of this floral studio is profoundly influenced by the owner’s mother, a painter and sculptor, whose creative knowledge and technique have shaped Léone’s approach to floral design, particularly in creating structures and compositions with an artistic edge. The studio is dedicated to seeking out the finest seasonal flowers for each decoration, making an effort to portray and capture the untainted beauty of nature in each arrangement.
At Leone Floral Studio, there’s a constant drive to evoke the essence of wild landscapes—from forests to fields and marshes. This connection to raw nature is further enhanced by a unique garden of rare flowers and wild varieties cultivated exclusively for the studio's work. All in all, the studio looks to bring a raw, unique, and intriguing experience where wild nature reigns supreme.
Modern Ikebana’s Profound Influence on Leone Floral Studio's Floral Philosophy
Leone Floral Studio’s approach is deeply influenced and rooted by modern Ikebana, a Japanese floral art form that translates to “the art of making flowers live.” Unlike traditional Western arrangements that focus on showing flower heads, Ikebana considers each element—stems, branches, and leaves—bringing the entire composition into focus. Inspired by this philosophy, the studio's arrangements are carefully designed to capture exactly the idea of the organic flow and character of each piece.
The floral selections for each piece are made with a focus on form, line, and texture, following the Ikebana practice of balancing elements in a natural, harmonious way. Each arrangement has a special way of thinking and floral storytelling behind it, connecting people with the simplicity and depth of seasonal plants arranged thoughtfully and artfully. This is why the floral designer invites you to discover this art by your side, during their floral creation workshops. What an idea!
Setting the Scene With Distinctive Floral Decorations and Event Designs to Remember
The floral studio specializes in event floral decoration and set design, marking this as their 'forte'. They offer a range of plant and floral creations that reflect their unique vision of nature, rooted in the principles of Ikebana. Léone’s installations are designed to provide a custom creative touch that enhances the atmosphere of any event or workspace. With endless possibilities for creative combinations, shapes, and colors, each floral composition is made to be one-of-a-kind. In nature, no two flowers are identical, and this principle stands out in every arrangement, ensuring that each creation shines on its own.
Additionally, they are dedicated to magnifying the graphic atmosphere of spaces, particularly through floral arrangements designed for window displays. They keep up with trends and customer preferences while adhering to their philosophy. This approach allows for decorations that harmonize perfectly with the floral and plant structures intended for various events, such as weddings or elegantly styled receptions.
Curious to know more about this talented Belgium floral designer? Léone invites you to see many of her creations and inspiring pieces on Léone Close's Instagram account.
Photos by @_.leone.
