How to add greenery to your home with artificial plants
With today’s fast-pace life, incorporating nature into our homes has become increasingly important. This is because plants bring many plus factors including enhanced mood and sense of well-being and also their aesthetic appeal. Maintaining live plants can be both time-consuming and challenging and are not as eco-friendly as artificial plants. Many artificial plants are made with sustainable materials and are ideal for those who are seeking to reduce their environmental footprint . Artificial plants are the convenient way to being the beauty of nature indoors. Here we tell you how you can effectively add greenery to your home with artificial plants – with no one knowing they are not live plants!
Select the right type of artificial plants
When choosing artificial plants for your home, always opt for high-quality ones that closely resemble their real counterparts. Take time selecting your plants and look for ones that are realistic in colour and texture with natural – looking foliage.
When choosing your artificial plants, choose shapes and sizes that will complement the space they are in – and not overwhelm it. There is a great choice available on the market from lush ferns, delicate orchids and trendy succulents, so you will definitely be able to find the ideal plants to suit your style.
Group your faux plants carefully
Arrange similar types of artificial plants carefully to mimic how they are seen in nature and in what growing conditions they thrive. Group plants of different heights and textures together to create depth and visual interest to your display.
Place tall plants in corners or against walls to add an interesting vertical dimension, while smaller plants can be grouped together on shelves and small tables. Mix different types of foliage in these groups to mimic to the diversity found in nature. Try several different types of grouping until you find the one that looks best.
Enhance specific areas in your home
Identify bland areas in your home that could benefit from some greenery and strategically place some artificial plants in them to enhance these spaces. For example, add a splash of natural colour in your living room with an artificial tree or large cascading ivy. Brighten up your kitchen windowsill by placing potted herbs along the windowsill. In bedrooms, opt for floral garland of calming foliage to promote relaxation.
Mix real and artificial plants
To make your artificial plants look really authentic, choose some stylish containers or planters that complement your décor perfectly. Choose pots in natural materials such as ceramic, terracotta, or woven wicker as these will add texture and visual interest to your faux plants.
Consider painting incorporating decorative elements such as rocks and moss as these can enhance the realism of artificial plant arrangements.
To make your artificial plants look really authentic, choose some stylish containers or planters that complement your décor perfectly. Choose pots in natural materials such as ceramic, terracotta, or woven wicker as these will add texture and visual interest to your faux plants.
Consider painting incorporating decorative elements such as rocks and moss as these can enhance the realism of artificial plant arrangements.
Seasonal decorating of artificial plants:
Mirror the changing seasons by incorporating seasonal artificial plants and foliage in your home. During spring and summer, opt for vibrant flowers and bulbs plus greenery such as tulips, daisies, or ferns to bring a sense of seasonal freshness and vitality to your space.
During the summer, it is fun to decorate your home with colourful bougainvillea to bring Mediterranean sunshine in to your home.
During autumn, you can embrace the season’s warm hues and textures with artificial pumpkins, leaves, and berries. During the winter months, it is fun to decorate your home with festive arrangements of artificial pine branches, holly, and beautiful poinsettias to create an inviting and cosy atmosphere.
Keep your artificial plants looking good
Unlike real plants, artificial plants require minimal maintenance to stay looking their best. Having said that, they do need a regular dusting or wipe with a damp cloth with a soft cloth to ensure that they always look their best – and as lifelike as possible.
With these clever tips, you can easily enhance your living space with the addition of beautiful of artificial plants. They provide endless possibilities for bringing the outdoors inside without the hassle of maintenance or upkeep. With a little creativity and imagination, you can transform any room into a lush and inviting sanctuary that you can enjoy for many years to come and all who spend time in it will be left with the same question – true or faux!
