Artificial plants bring a touch of softness, texture, colour and life to your home without the hard work that real plants require. Whether you want to liven up a dark corner in a room, add a pop of colour to a space or cover up pesky cables and plugs, fake plants will help your home feel fresh all season long. Keep reading for easy tips for decorating with fake plants.

How to Decorate with Fake Plants

Artificial plants take all the stress out of maintaining the real thing whilst still looking stylish. And decorating with this type of greenery doesn’t have to be hard, follow these easy steps and start adding fabulous fake plants to your home.

1. Place Them in Natural Light

Most plants and flowers require a lot of sunlight and dedicated care in order to thrive. An easy way to pass off your fake plant as real is by putting them in areas of your home where you would naturally place a real plant. Opt for an area near a window or doorway as those areas tend to get more sunlight.

2. Mix with Real Florals

Mix faux stems and fake flowers with real flowers to add texture to your arrangements. This will help liven up your vase in a very realistic way. Keep in mind that real flowers rarely stand straight up and tend to have slight curves in their stems. Curve the stems of your artificial flowers to mimic that of real flowers.

Tip: If you're using a clear or glass vase for fake florals then add water. This will help make them to look more realistic. Cut the metal ends off of the stems to keep them from being seen. If you can't cut them off, apply clear nail polish over the metal end, letting it dry completely. It will help keep rust marks from forming on your glass vase.

3. Put Them Outside

Try putting your fake plants outside to liven up your patio or porch area. You’ll have the same greenery without all the hard work involved. Opt for something large, like a potted tree and pop it in the corner for a bold look.

4. Dust Often

Fake plants, like decor, can build up dust and dirt over time. Dust your artificial plants and flowers regularly to keep them looking fresh and 'real'. If you want to give them a deep-clean, you can wash them in your sink with warm, soapy water. Move them around the sink to help loosen the dust, then rinse the soapy water off your plants. Shake and remove any excess water with a soft towel. Let them stand upright to air dry to ensure they avoid getting any wrinkles or kinks.

5. Add Real Dirt

An easy way to make your fake plant look like the real deal is to add dirt into your pot or planter. Whether it is a small planter on a shelf or bar cart or a large potted tree, the dirt will make it look like a real plant. The best part? No watering necessary.

6. Keep It Simple

An easy way to decorate with fake plants is to keep things simple. Artificial ivy, stems and succulents can make great additions to a guest room or a bathroom for effortless decor. Simple greenery is delicate enough that it won’t draw too much attention but will still add a touch of colour to your space. Avoid placing two of the same fake plants too close to each other as this can draw attention to the fact that they're not the real thing. Real plants have natural differences, even when they are the same species.

7. Repot Your Fake Plant

Change up the look of your plants by repotting them into a new planter or pot. The design of your planter can add colour and texture to your space, acting as decor all on its own. Go for something bold to make a statement or opt for something neutral to blend in.

8. Create Your Own

There is more than one way to add greenery to your home, so why not try your hand at How To: DIY Paper Plants #WayfairDIY. This simple and fun DIY project allows your to get crafty and create some truly unique faux plants. Place yours into a stylish pot or planter.

Tip: Enjoyed this article? Well then why not also read:

• Plant Pot Materials: Which to Choose for Your Plants
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant Pot Sizes & Types
• 3 Ways to Bring Greenery Into Your Home