Decorating with flowers is one of the best ways to brighten a room, whatever the occasion. Even if your favorites are out of season, you can create a beautiful floral display by combining fresh and artificial flowers. This guide will walk you through how to arrange artificial flowers with real blooms.
Why Choose Artificial Flowers?
Aside from the occasional dusting and cleaning, faux florals require little to no maintenance. And if you’re allergic to pollen, you don’t have to worry about having a reaction. Here are the other benefits of artificial flowers:
Realism
The quality of artificial flowers has vastly improved since they first came on the market. From velvety silk flowers to colorful arrangements, modern faux florals look and feel more like real blooms than ever.
Ease of Use
Artificial florals are easier to display than real ones. You can place a vase of decorative flowers in a room and leave it there for as long as you want — no water or sun necessary.
Cost-Effective
The price of fresh flowers fluctuates according to their seasonal and regional availability. If you want specific blooms for an event, consider artificial florals to save money. Investing in a permanent flower arrangement is a one-time expense you can use repeatedly.
Versatile Designs
Artificial flowers allow you to try different designs per occasion or season. For instance, you can use artificial white hydrangeas with fresh lavender stalks and white lilacs for your spring décor. Reuse the same hydrangeas and combine them with real yellow azaleas and citrus fruits for a summer table centerpiece.
How To Mix Real and Artificial Flowers
Here’s how you can update the look of your faux flower decorations by adding fresh blooms.
Step 1: When choosing faux flowers, invest in quality so they can last for years. Consider arrangements that feature neutral shades so you can easily mix and match them with other colors.
Step 2: Choose real blooms that complement your floral arrangement for a seamless look. Pick seasonal flowers and showcase their vivid colors, or go for a minimalist palette. Then, emphasize symmetry with different flower bud shapes.
Step 3: Cut stems at varying heights with a sharp knife or pruning shears to create depth in your design. Remove leaves along the stems to make them easier to insert into the arrangement.
Step 4: Insert the stems at an angle to create structure. Turn the vessel as you go to check if you’ve achieved your desired silhouette.
Step 5: Many fresh flowers can last up to 7 to 12 days, depending on their use and place. Prune out wilting parts or stems to preserve the beauty of your floral arrangement.
Decorating Tips for Beginners
Find more helpful tips for decorating with artificial blooms below.
- Opt for Realism – Highly realistic flowers are worth the extra cost to achieve a picture-perfect look whether you have fresh flowers or not. At Balsam Hill, we make high-quality artificial florals to ensure lifelike realism and longevity.
- Use Flowers in Seasonal Colors – Find natural inspiration and match your color palette with the season. Use pastels in spring, bright hues in summer, warm shades of yellow and orange in fall, and festive red tones in winter.
- Add Greenery in Gaps – Another way to add volume to your floral home décor is to insert trimmings from artificial plants. This helps balance the structure of your flower display and build a canvas to make the colors of your blooms stand out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below, we answer some of your questions about real and artificial flowers.
Can You Mix Artificial and Real Flowers?
Mixing artificial and real flowers can create a fuller, long-lasting arrangement while reducing costs. To blend them seamlessly, choose high-quality artificial flowers that closely match the color and texture of the real ones.
What Flowers Should Not Be Mixed Together?
Some fresh flowers, like daffodils and hyacinths, release sap that can shorten the lifespan of other blooms when placed in the same vase. Always check flower compatibility and condition stems properly before arranging them together.
What Is the Rule of Three Flowers?
The rule of three in floral arranging suggests using flowers in groups of three to create balance and visual interest. This applies to flower types, colors, or placement within an arrangement to maintain a natural, harmonious look.
How Do You Arrange Artificial Flowers?
To arrange artificial flowers, choose a sturdy vase or container, and then trim stems to the desired height. Layer different sizes, shapes, and colors to create depth, and bend or shape stems for a more natural and lifelike appearance.
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