Artificial Flowers

Let Faux Flowers Bloom: Styling Tips & Ideas for Lifelike Beauty

Nothing freshens up a space quite like flowers—but faux blooms give you colour, texture, and style without the upkeep. 

Why Faux Flowers Are a Smart Style Choice

  • No maintenance, all beauty: No watering, wilting, or worrying about sunlight. Faux flowers stay flawless and vibrant.

  • Year-round colour & texture: Get blossoms through every season—spring pastels, autumnal reds, or green foliage that never fades.

  • Allergy-friendly: Perfect for homes where pollen is a problem or for bedrooms where you want clean, odourless décor.

Choosing the Right Faux Flowers for Your Space

Feature What to Look For Why It Matters
Natural Textures & Realistic Materials Silk, foam, or well-crafted plastics that imitate petal edges, realistic variegation, and natural bends. Helps avoid that “plastic” look. When light hits them well, good quality faux blooms cast realistic shadows.
Scale & Proportion Large arrangements for dining tables, tall grasses for corners, small bud vases for side tables or desktops. Keeps your décor balanced—too small can look lost; too big can overwhelm.
Colour Palette Choose tones that echo or contrast your room’s existing hues. Neutrals, soft pastels, bold pops—all work depending on your décor. Makes the arrangement feel intentional rather than just decorative.
Arrangement Style Hand-tied bouquets, single stems, mixed foliage displays. Different styles suit different moods (formal vs casual) and spaces.

Styling & Display Tips for Faux Flowers

  1. Use unexpected pairings
    Pair a lush floral arrangement with rustic or textured vessels to add contrast. For example, a white hydrangea bouquet looks stunning in a distressed ceramic vase.

  2. Layer different heights
    Use a mix of tall floral sprays or grasses behind shorter arrangements to create depth. Use shelves, console tables, mantelpieces or alcoves to play with varying levels.

  3. Vary shapes & silhouettes
    Mix round bouquets with linear greenery or grass sprays. For example, combining eucalyptus sprays with fuller roses or hydrangeas gives a natural, flowing appearance.

  4. Place with intention

    • Entryways / Hallways: Choose slim, upright arrangements to avoid clutter.

    • Dining tables: A single statement bouquet or runner-style arrangement keeps the centre of the table elegant and functional.

    • Bedrooms / Bathrooms: Smaller posies or bud vases add softness; avoid large arrangements that may dominate or require too much space.

  5. Light & shadow
    Position faux flowers where natural or lamp light strikes them. This reveals texture and makes petals seem more realistic. Mirrors can amplify light and enhance the display.

  6. Refresh & rotate
    Even faux flowers benefit from occasional refreshing—fluffing petals, shaking out dust, swapping colours as seasons change (e.g., bringing in warmer tones for autumn).

Featured Faux Flowers You’ll Love

Here are some standout pieces from the collection:

  • Faux Statement White Hydrangea Bouquet – Bold, full and great for making a feature in neutral tones.

  • Classic White Hydrangea and Eucalyptus Arrangement – A soothing combo of white and green foliage. 

  • Eucalyptus Stem Spray – Simple, calming and budget friendly these arranges are adding layers and texture to corners or to freshen up a room. 

Final Thoughts

Faux flowers have come a long way—from simple and obviously artificial to lifelike, textured, and stunningly realistic. At Chosen By Jessica, our artificial blooms, grasses, and arrangements allow you to enjoy nature’s colours and shapes without the upkeep. With the right scale, pairing, and styling, you can elevate any room—whether bold centrepieces or subtle touches—into a space that feels bright, inviting, and beautifully your own.

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