Economical plant styling ideas: choosing and styling artificial plants for Australian homes
, by Alicia Woods, 7 min reading time
Home is where Australian families spend a lot of time relaxing as a family and entertaining others. As we get busier as families, and endure the rising cost of living, artificial plants have emerged as an economical home decor option. Artificial plants blend in with real plants and other decor items beautifully.
The ability to re-style and re-arrange artificial plants anywhere in the home makes economical artificial plants a great choice for busy lifestyles, with no maintenance and complete re-usability.
Why are artificial plants an economical choice for Australian homes?
Long-lasting, low-maintenance artificial plants, unlike real indoor plants, require no watering, pruning, fertiliser or special treatment. Compared to real plants, these things alone not only save time but also indoor garden-related expenses.
By choosing artificial plants over real plant varieties, you automatically reduce the costs involved in replacing lost real plants or the resources needed to keep them healthy.
A one-time investment, artificial plants are cost-effective. Although initial costs may be higher than those of a real plant, pot, and soil, long-term savings can be measurable.
Cost-effective artificial plants live through seasonal changes, temperature changes, low light, insect problems, and relocation throughout the home, ensuring your home looks lush and vibrant all year round with no maintenance required.
How to refresh a home's style easily and economically with artificial plants?
The technology and quality materials used in HGDCO artificial plants, artificial trees and floral stems offer an impressive range of life-like artificial plants that appear natural in any environment.
When artificial plants require no specific lighting or airflow conditions to remain looking fabulous, the ability to style any room or place within a home is unmatched. Interior styling can be altered, rearranged and refreshed at any time, creating a new and inviting look within a home.
Exotic varieties of plants that would normally not thrive in the Australian environment can be utilised in interior design cost-effectively by choosing artificial varieties over expensive live exotic varieties that, if available, would require high maintenance, and likely not last long.
The benefit of utilising artificial plants in styling is the ability to create artificial indoor gardens with all the flexibility your imagination will allow.
How to choose artificial varieties for interior styling.
When selecting artificial plants, consider the aesthetic of the space you have available to style.
Size.
Consider size and scale for the area you are styling. Large artificial trees can act as focal points in spacious rooms, while smaller plants add subtle green touches to shelves and tables.
Utilising alternate sizes grouped together can also create a beautiful area within a home.
Colour and variety.
Think outside the realm of possibility with real plants. Silk flowers and artificial plants can enable you to create arrangements that would be impossible to achieve with real plants and flowers due to climate, seasonal availability, or cost.
Adding exotic varieties of plants to your space can add depth to your decor with colour and texture not normally available when using real-life plants and flowers in arrangements. Varied colour and texture within foliage can create unimaginable depth in your decor.
Quality.
Although opting for high-quality artificial plants that look as realistic as possible can be more expensive initially, they provide the longevity that with little maintenance and care can have you enjoying them for many years to come. Not only are they more durable than the cheaper versions they also have a more authentic appearance, making them a worthwhile investment.
Our top 5 styling tips for the best way to use artificial plants as decor.
1. Repurpose and refresh.
One reason we love artificial greenery, plants and flowers at HGDCO is the versatility of mimicking nature's beauty no matter the environment they are placed in. Experimenting with seasonal decor, themed indoor gardens, and unique plant groupings can give you a creative organic-looking arrangement.
Cost-effective artificial indoor plants gain their reputation for versatility and budget-friendliness as the ability to refresh your look with a quick rearranging gives you immense flexibility in interior styling.
Carefully store any unused plants between arrangements and utilise them again when the mood strikes!
2. Pairing alternative species and sizes.
Combining plants of varied heights, density, shape, and height can create the kind of layered look that instantly attracts attention. Pairing more native varieties with a stand-out exotic plant or artificial potted flower could take your artificial indoor garden from average to outstanding.
3. Themed pairings for alternate rooms of your home.
While some artificial succulents and cacti are generally arranged within bathrooms and kitchens, they may also be a stand-out addition to decor in a home office or even in an alfresco area. Consider going outside the norm, and creating your own style by trying different groupings in rooms where they may be unexpected.
4. Functionality with plants.
Need privacy or shade?
Don’t discount using faux plants that also serve a purpose. Artificial hedge tiles and expandable trellis can help create a privacy screen, room divider, renter-friendly green wall or purposeful and easy way to hide an unsightly feature in a home.
Taller artificial plants and grasses can also create a shaded or more private area quickly and easily.
5. DIY decor for seasonal celebrations or something completely unique to you!
Personalise your artificial plants by using your DIY skills to upgrade your style. Use paint or wraps to rejuvenate old planters, style with seasonal floral stems or decorations such as pinecones for Christmas, decorative eggs for easter or even add bows and balloons!
The options are unlimited when it comes to using fake plants within your seasonal or event decor. Creating something unique again and again is simple when your artificial plants are reusable and have zero maintenance.
While real plants are beautiful, they have hidden costs and require maintenance. In Australia, where we are regularly affected by drought and harsh weather, avoiding the cost of replacing real plants can be a real budget saver.
By integrating economical styling ideas, Australian homes can enjoy the perpetual beauty of nature with minimal expense and effort. Embracing artificial plants not only enhances the aesthetic of your home but does so with an enduring, one-off investment.
Browse the life-like range of HGDCO artificial plants now and let your imagination dream up what you can achieve with the endless possibilities of faux plants!