Floral wreaths and greenery add charm to any space. Aside from creating a warm ambience, they also make the perfect finishing touch for entryways, mantels, and private areas like your bedroom or home office. Learn how to bring the beauty and elegance of nature into your home with this buying guide.
Types of Artificial Summer and Spring Greenery
Artificial Floral Wreaths
Refresh your space with vibrant spring and summer flowers complemented by a mix of foliage. For indoor spaces, use small wreaths to decorate cupboards and chairs. Meanwhile, a large piece over the mantel can serve as the focal point of a room.
Artificial Floral Garlands
Coordinate looks with artificial spring garlands that match your wreaths. Or, showcase their effortless charm on their own.
Artificial Floral Arrangements
Brighten home spaces with lovely spring and summer flowers set in a pot, vase, or basket. For a more realistic look, select items that feature an acrylic water illusion.
Hanging Baskets
Decorate the porch, doors, or windows with permanent florals in a unique container that you can hang.
Window Boxes
Add character to your windowsills with a bed of vibrant blooms styled in a box planter.
Potted Foliage
Make a statement with potted foliage or urn fillers along entryways. Add these lovely arrangements to your indoor gardens, too.
Insider’s Tip
Upon unboxing, your artificial foliage will be compressed in its packaging. Here's how you can fluff and reshape artificial foliage.
How To Store Your Greenery
Clean your artificial spring flower garlands and wreaths before storing them off-season. Use a feather duster or a soft microfiber cloth to remove dust on surfaces. Then, to make your foliage fit more easily into their storage containers, compress them by gently flattening the tips. Cover your wreaths or garlands in plastic and use desiccant pouches for moisture protection.
Pick a dark, dry, and cool place as your storage area. Avoid storing your artificial foliage in rooms that change temperature or are exposed to direct sunlight to prevent damage. For more tips, read our Artificial Flowers Care Guide.
Additional Considerations
Location: Where Can I Display a Wreath or Garland?
Plan your display area before purchasing floral accents. For exterior spaces, make sure to look for the ‘outdoor-safe’ label in Balsam Hill florals and greenery. These are UV-protected to resist fading and damage from the weather. We recommend having them outdoors for up to three months a year, so they stay vibrant longer.
Color: How to Choose a Color for Your Wreaths and Garlands
Select foliage that will complement the overall look of your room design. Choose blooms in colors of the season, like pastels and whites in spring.
Size: What Size of Flower Wreath and Garland Should I Get?
Size is just as important as style when decorating with spring floral garlands and wreaths. A garland too short may look unfinished, while a wreath too large might overwhelm your display. Below are measuring guides to help determine the correct size for your floral décor.
Wreaths
- Wreaths are usually hung on doors but are also used to decorate mantels and walls. Balsam Hill’s artificial floral wreaths range from 22 to 34 inches in diameter. For standard doors, we recommend 22 to 26-inch wreaths. Meanwhile, our 28 to 34-inch wreaths are more suitable for larger entryways. They’re ideal if you want a slightly oversized piece for your standard door.
- To find the best spring front door wreaths, measure the width of your door. Then, subtract 12 inches. The difference is the ideal diameter of your wreath. For a dramatic effect, choose a bigger wreath but make sure to leave at least two inches of space from the edges of the door.
Garlands
- Garlands are ideal for decorating mantels, archways, or bed frames. Balsam Hill artificial spring flower garlands are 6 to 10 feet long. Most can be linked together for wider spaces. Get the right size by using a string or yarn as a placeholder. Drape it over areas you want to put the garland on. Then, measure the string to get the right garland length. When wrapping around an object, use greenery twice as long. For mantels and tables, allot at least two feet on each end, so the garland drapes perfectly on the edges.
Accessories: How to Hang Your Greenery
Pick accessories that make it easier for you to display your floral greenery. Hang them up without damaging walls or doors using our garland and wreath hangers.
Price: Are Artificial Wreaths and Garlands Worth It?
Good quality artificial floral wreaths and greenery often cost more upfront, but they are considered investments since they can be displayed season after season. Highly realistic spring greenery is also suitable decoration for events.
Revel in the beauty of nature’s blooms all year round. Browse our selection of artificial floral décor, greenery, and other home accents to bring spring to your living spaces.
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