Nicole Kidman's 'unapologetically A-list' floral display is a masterclass in maximalist bouquets – a master florist says it's surprisingly replicable

During the summer, there's nothing like having a fresh flower bouquet on your countertop. It's uplifting, beautiful, and design-led.

If you're looking for inspiration, there's nothing better than Nicole Kidman's maximalist summer flower arrangement. She shared the blooms on Instagram, and they're full of color and life.

To recreate her look, you need to know how to arrange flowers like a professional; luckily, we have one on staff. I spoke with Rachel Bull, master florist and Head of Gardens at Homes & Gardens, to understand why it looks so beautiful and how to recreate it in our own homes.

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Rachel tells me: 'Nicole Kidman’s maximalist floral display is unapologetically A-list. Each bold bloom is a star, which, together, makes an incredible statement. But rather than feel overcrowded and brash, this display works for two reasons.'

Reason one is that Nicole has been selective about the flowers she includes.

Rachel explains: 'There are only four different flowers in this design: large waxy anthurium, towering blue delphinium, frothy magenta peonies, and goddess-like bronze lilies. Restricting the varieties of blooms you use in a large arrangement gives simplicity to a design, and makes it very simple to emulate.'

'Secondly, each element has a distinctive and complementary form and texture,' continues Rachel. 'The anthurium, with its huge wax-like shiny leaves, is a stunning contrast to the delphinium spires and the audacious lilies – make no mistake, I am a big fan.'

Luckily, it's easy to recreate her look as a simple hand-tied bouquet at home.

Rachel advises: 'If I were to recreate a similar design, I would use huge vanda orchids, ginger flowers, tropical strelitzia (bird of paradise), bells of Ireland for a zesty lime hit, and I might pop some cloud-like Annabelle hydrangea blooms in there too for good measure. You can create a maximalist look with foliage, too. Think cut monstera, palm, and blue star fern leaves for irrefutable impact.'

Just like Nicole Kidman, a bright and colorful bouquet is utterly timeless. By following Rachel's simple formula, you can create something your guests will remember for years to come.