Artificial Plants

How to choose artificial plants for your home

Where do faux plants work better than real ones?

Use artificial plants exactly where real ones struggle: dark corners, high shelves you cannot easily water, bathrooms and entryways with little light, and rooms you travel too much to maintain. Choose a good faux plant to add greenery and softness without light, water, or a green thumb, which is why designers use them freely in staging.

How do I make an artificial plant look real?

Do two things. First, choose pieces with varied leaf tones and natural twig or branch stems rather than uniform plastic green. Second, pot it properly: move the plant into a real ceramic or woven planter, and top the base with moss or stones. Let the container sell the illusion as much as the foliage.

What size and type should I pick?

Scale the plant to the spot. Stand a tall floor plant or branch in an empty corner to add height beside a sofa, and set a small potted plant or trailing stem on a shelf, mantel, or desk. Group a few in varied heights for a layered look, or stand a single statement branch in a vase.

How do I keep artificial plants looking fresh?

Dust them periodically or give them a gentle rinse to keep the foliage vivid, and keep them out of harsh direct sun so colours do not fade. Lean on that low upkeep, since it is the whole appeal. To style greenery into a room fast, shop a curated collection our designers have already arranged.