Watch Karen Barnes' Summer Trends 2026
- Karen Barnes
- 2 hours ago
- 1 min read
Karen Barnes is an expert at identifying and interpreting key seasonal trends and translating them into commercial opportunities for florists.
Staying ahead of seasonal trends is essential for any successful florist, and Summer 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. Karen Barnes from the Interflora Floristry Trade Club explores the emerging “Wild Poise” trend, a beautiful fusion of wildflower styling, bold textures, and striking colour combinations that customers are already starting to embrace.
From soft meadow-inspired designs to vibrant monochromatic palettes, this trend offers endless creative opportunities for florists and designers alike. Karen also highlights how elements like grasses, tropical foliage, natural materials, and even fresh fruit can be incorporated into arrangements to create something truly modern and memorable.
Whether you're looking to refresh your shop displays, elevate your wedding work, or simply stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry, this is a trend you won’t want to miss. Watch the full video below to discover how you can bring Summer 2026 trends into your own floristry designs.
With over 35 years’ experience, Karen Barnes is one of the UK’s leading consultants to the floral industry and an expert in product development, future trends & colours, and floral photography design & planning. She’s an interior floral designer, high profile wedding and event floral planner, and prominent international competition judge.
From teaching on a one-to-one basis to coaching small, intimate classes and larger teams, Karen can encourage, motivate and mentor your next step in the florist industry. Sharing her vast experience, Karen can help you expand your knowledge and creativity.
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