3. Master the Rule of Vertical Layering
Professional florists and visual merchandisers use triangular composition to guide the eye. Applying this rule turns a chaotic pile of snacks into a curated visual experience.
Place your tallest, flattest item (such as a Halloween book, a small board game, a framed photo, or a bottle of cider) directly against the back wall of the basket. Build a middle tier using medium-height items (mugs, candles, rolled socks), angled slightly toward the center. Finally, place smaller accent pieces (lip balms, candy bars, keychains) in the foreground, tucked around the base. This tiered layout ensures every item is immediately visible from the front.
