How to Decorate With Fake Plants
Fake plants no longer appear as artificial as they once were. While there are still some versions on the market that look fake, realistic looking versions also exist. The material used as well as the method of construction have an effect on how fake or real the plant appears. For those who want the appearance of greenery or flowers--but don't want to spend the time watering or caring for live plants--fake plants prove a logical solution. Decorating with fake plants requires finding spaces in your home or office area that would benefit from the application of added color and interest. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Place an appropriately sized fake plant on a table located in your foyer. Place a large-scale arrangement in a large area and a small-scale arrangement in a small area.
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Put green artificial plants on top of tall furniture or cabinets. Allow pieces of the greenery to trail down the front or sides to create interest.
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Fill in spaces between a sofa and a wall or a dresser and a wall with a standing plant approximately 3 to 3 1/2 feet tall. Choose a plant that has thin, wispy fronds for a light and airy appearance.
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Place a fake topiary plant on top of a coffee table or a shelf to add interest, or place it on one side of your fireplace mantel. For added height in any location, place a pedestal underneath the plant.
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Set a large potted artificial tropical plant in an empty corner to add a splash of color. Create a grouping in the corner with artificial plants of different heights and widths. Choose fake plants with various textures and colors when creating a grouping.
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Tips & Warnings
Fake plants do collect dust. Clean them with a specialty cleaner and a lint-free cloth or wipe them clean with a damp cloth and allow to air dry.
Artificial plants can be expensive, but they have the potential to last for a long time and offer many years of decorative use.
References
- Photo Credit fake flower image by Vinicius Tupinamba from Fotolia.com
