I love flowers, and using them in my home to add to my decor. Fresh flowers always add a nice touch. There are some people who are fortunate to have fresh blooms from their garden to use indoors. But those are not always available year round, and let's face it, buying fresh flowers can be quite expensive and they don't usually last very long. And, what's one to do in the winter when there's nothing blooming outside?
Well, for me, as someone who loves flowers and using them in decorating my home, I look to faux.
Well, for me, as someone who loves flowers and using them in decorating my home, I look to faux.
Fabulous "Faux" Flowers
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These too can be expensive. But, you can shop around and find many discounts, weekly sales, after-holiday and end-of-season sales that can make buying faux very affordable. And you can do it over time to add to what you already have.
My advise when looking for a more-real effect, it's often best to use faux flowers that are the type that would be in-bloom outside or what is in season. There are many varieties that are what you would easily find at the local grocery too, and those would be the exception. Think roses, tulips, carnations, to name a few. Meaning - you can usually find these types of fresh flowers readily available year round.
I look for faux flowers that have varying shades and blooms, those types appear more natural and real. If every flower is the same size, shape, color, etc, they won't look very real! Use a variety of different types of faux flowers, stems and greenery. Just remember if it looks plastic-y and fake to you, it will most likely look that way to others as well!
Your faux flowers can appear quite real if you spend some time and care arranging the petals, stems and leaves. Open up some of the blooms if you can, spread out the leaves and maybe bend them, and also the stems. Just sticking them in a vase they will most likely look fake.
I look for faux flowers that have varying shades and blooms, those types appear more natural and real. If every flower is the same size, shape, color, etc, they won't look very real! Use a variety of different types of faux flowers, stems and greenery. Just remember if it looks plastic-y and fake to you, it will most likely look that way to others as well!
Faux flowers don't have to be boring either. I like to add a mix of flowers and greenery and other items to an arrangement for a more realistic look. This arrangement is one I like to add to and change often by using different elements, with different types of faux flowers, dried roses, pine cones, small ivy, etc, as is pictured. I change it up for the holidays and different seasons by adding items that reflect what holiday or season it currently is.
Your faux flowers can appear quite real if you spend some time and care arranging the petals, stems and leaves. Open up some of the blooms if you can, spread out the leaves and maybe bend them, and also the stems. Just sticking them in a vase they will most likely look fake.
Display adds to the look as well. How or what you use to contain the faux flowers can scream 'fake' too. It's best when you have proper proportion for your arrangements, for them to not be more than twice the height and width of your container. If using clear glass add something to the bottom as filler - rocks, colored glass beads, moss all can make it look much nicer. I've even seen others use water in the vase to add to the illusion of fresh flowers.
Today it is perfectly acceptable to use faux flowers in your home decorating, how you display them however, can make all the difference in their appearance. Make your faux flowers look fabulous!
Happy decorating!...
