​Artificial Plants For Home Décor

Artificial Plants And Flowers

The right plants can make your home look amazing. Not only do they add a pop of green to any room, but they also give the space a natural feel. Think carefully about the plants that will be best for your home, especially those that require the least amount of care.
When visitors come to your home, they feel welcomed when they see the greenery in your space. In our experience, it doesn't matter if the flowers are real or high quality artificial so, the visual impacts are the same. If the flowers are fresh, they add cheerfulness to your life. However, fresh plants need delicate handling when maintaining them. This is why most people prefer to go for artificial plants for their home décor.

Artificial plants are versatile. You can decorate your home or office based on your preferred theme and style.
This article will help you learn about artificial plants and what makes them ideal for any home décor style. You'll also find some DIY tips on how to make a plant look real in only a couple of simple steps.

Plastic Plants vs Fabric Plants

With technological advancements, more and more people opt to go for artificial plants because they come in a variety of colours and have very realistic textures. The quality has improved immensely over the years.

The best artificial plants are made from a mixture of materials, like plastic, polyester, silk or latex. Each plant variety will be made differently, depending on the look and feel of each plant. As an example an Orchid will contain a mixture of these materials, including latex in the petals so they also feel real. I contrast a Raphis Palm Tree will be made from real timber and a mixture of plastic and polyester.

The cheap and nasty plants we’ve all seen before are made from cheaply moulded plastic where they can be mass produced.

Making Artificial Plants Look Realistic

Artificial or fake plants are a great way to make your home look more beautiful and natural. Some people worry about the quality of artificial plants and whether they look realistic. If you're one of those people, do not fret. Artificial plants can look just as realistic as natural plants with the following simple steps:

Styling

Even a top quality artificial plant can look average if it’s styled poorly. This is one of the best ways to ensure your artificial plant looks natural and lifelike. The styling goes hand in hand with the construction of the artificial plant, as this will determine just how much it can be styled. A lower quality plant will have very limited movement so can only be styled a tiny bit before it breaks. High quality alternatives, like we have here at Artificial Plant Shop can be extensively styled to look exactly like the real deal!

Artificial Flowers

Another way to make your artificial plants more realistic is by using artificial flowers. Artificial flowers come in many different styles, so you can find one that matches your plant's colour scheme or goes well with other flowers in your home. The key point here is variety. Nature is bursting full of variety, so introducing different plants and flowers into your space can go a long way to replicating nature.

Buy Good Quality Artificial Plants

If you want your artificial or fake plants to look like natural plants, you need to avoid the cheap and nasty options and buy good-quality artificial plants (like we have). It is not easy to get top-quality materials that stand out but when you do, your house will look of fresh and beautiful for a long time.

Separate Your Plants

Do not put your plants in the same place for a long time. Change where the plants are placed occasionally to introduce some change into your space. This will give the impression that the space is dynamic, where the feel and look of the area constantly changes.

Vases and Pots

Another trick you can use to make artificial plants look real is switching vases and pots. This is ideal when you want to accessorise your décor or add a little bit of creativeness to your space. This is particularly true when using high quality artificials. As they last for a long time, a great way to add some variety is by swapping pots and vases.

Blend with their Real Counterparts

If you are not sure about using artificial plants only for your home décor, you can blend them with real plants. They will complement each other well provided you select your plants carefully. It’s hard to tell the good quality ones apart.

Clean the Plants Regularly

It is good to clean artificial plants regularly as any traces of dirt can break their cover. Keep them looking fresh and real by dusting them regularly.

Benefits Of An Artificial Plant

Style of Your home
Find a plant that matches the style of your home. For example, if you have a modern home, find a plant that has a more modern look. Also, consider the size of the space that you're decorating. If it’s a tropical look you’re after, consider Palms and Bird of Paradise. If it’s an oriental feels, opt for Bamboo Trees and Chinese Willows

Small Space

If you've got a small space, like an apartment, it's best to go with a small plant. However, if you've got ample space, like a large living room or kitchen, you’re options are much greater. We have a huge range of planters to suit both small and large spaces so there is something for everyone.

Placement

Carefully choose where you will place the artificial plants. If you see a spot in your space where you would like to draw attention, then this is where you put your artificial plants. If you have a small space, then consider a hanging plant as these tend to be smaller.

Quality

As stated before, buying artificial plants is an investment. If you make such an investment, you expect it to last for a long time. Do not compromise on quality when choosing your artificial plant. Find one that is of the best quality so that it can serve you for years.

Materials

The material you select when purchasing artificial plants will be dependent on your budget, personal choice, and style. Materials used in todays plants are typically plastic, polyester, timber, silk and latex.

If you are on a strict budget, opt for plastic plants however keep in mind the quality will be lower. Higher quality artificial plants contain a mixture of the above materials to closely replicate their real counterparts.

Mental Image of the Final Look

When choosing artificial plants or flowers, paint a mental image of how you would like them to look. Are you wanting bright colours or lush greenery? You can also add wall art to the space you are decorating. This will help draw the artificial plant and flowers collectively in the space.

Flower Arrangement

A flower arrangement can also be used to complement the space. Everything from high colours to Australian Natives, to orchids… the choices are endless!

TextureThis is an important part of an artificial plant or a tree. The artificial stem and trunks of trees are actually made from real timber here at Artificial Plant Shop! Different textures in a plant add to the realism, as does the colours. Plant foliage with a single colour green is clearly artificial, the most lifelike versions have leaves in different shades of green.

Visualise in your mind what live plants look like and try to get a similar look for your artificial plants.

How Often You Will See the Plant?

Finally, consider how often you're going to be home and if you'll be able to maintain the plant's needs. If you're going to be home more often and can get into a routine of watering your plants, then it's best to go with live plants. If this isn't the case, then it's probably best to go with an artificial plant!

Potting Artificial Plants

A number of artificial plants, such as flowering bushes and hanging plants, come on a spike or central stalk. Potting these ones is more straightforward than other types of artificial plants. For this you’ll need some high grade floral foam and polished pebbles or coconut fibre.

Step One: Foam in the baseFill approximately 80% to 90% of the pot with high grade floral foam so there around 5cm distance to the top of the pot.

Step Two: Place the spike into the pot
Press the central stalk into the floral foam, and it is done. Now it’s time to style your artificial plants so they look completely natural.
Step Three: Finish off
You can add the polished pebbles or coconut fibre as the decorative toppings to fill up the pot.

What Are The Best Artificial Plants For Your Home?

This really comes down to personal preference in style, budget and the size of the space you have to work with.
We always recommend high quality as they last longer and they look far better than their cheaper alternatives.
The ideal size comes down to the space you have. You want something that fills the space but something that doesn’t look cramped or look too small.

Get Expert Advice

If you’re still stuck on choosing the right artificial plant for you space, feel free to reach out to us here at Artificial Plant Shop and we can offer some personalised recommendations. This takes all the guess work out of the process and we can provide a list of alternatives that would like great and photos to match.

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