When it comes to artificial flowers, you may immediately think of tacky, plastic, cheap-looking blooms. But forget what you thought you knew. The faux floral trend is booming, thanks to new-and-improved, lavish artificial flower bouquets that look just like the real thing. Think gardenias, tulips, hydrangeas, and peonies, bursting with colour to decorate your mantelpiece, windowsill, dressing tables, or bedside tables.
Bringing the outside in has never been so popular. As we spent months stuck inside under lockdown, our attention quickly turned to all things interiors, and indoor plants were front and centre (thanks to their air-purifying qualities and health benefits – did you know they can reduce anxiety?) Not to mention they instantly upgrade your space to look lush and full of colour. Flower delivery services were another *super* popular way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, or just to mark a random Tuesday.
However, flowers aren’t always cheap, and they need a lot of care if you want to enjoy them for as long as possible. If you’re keen to keep your home always blooming but can’t keep a bouquet alive longer than a few days, we’ve got the perfect solution. Enter: artificial flowers.
As with dried flowers, they’re incredibly low-maintenance, often needing only a light dusting, but can totally transform your space. They’ll last for years, too, as they’re made from latex, silk, clay and plastic moulds, which will withstand all indoor conditions. Best of all, they won’t irritate any allergies or be a hazard for toddlers or pets to knock over. Lucky for you, we’ve searched high and low to find the best money can buy.
What are the best fake flowers?
There’s an unending list of artificial flowers that look just as good as the real deal. We love hydrangeas, peonies, orchids, tulips and roses that come in so many colours you can have a different bunch in every room. Big petals will make an impact and if you’re buying individual stems, they’ll require less to make a vase look full and in faux full-bloom.
The quickest way to fill a vase is with a ready-made bunch of flowers, but if you have a more minimal taste, or want to arrange a bouquet yourself, why not buy a few stems and get creative?
Where is the best place to buy artificial flowers?
Luckily some of the best places to shop artificial flowers are online. Retailers from Amazon and The White Company to Dunelm and Marks & Spencer have a wide selection, whether you’re looking for a cherry blossom or a classic bunch of roses. Esty is also a treasure trove when it comes to shopping for fake flowers, so make sure you pay it a visit. Whether you’re buying a bunch for a summer garden party or to brighten up a monotonous day WFH, there’s plenty of options.
If you want to bring some serious spring vibes into your home, this FEJKA Artificial Potted Plant from Ikea is bursting with cherry blossoms, or if you want to keep things minimal, this Set of 3 Artificial Ranunculus Single Stems from Marks & Spencer is worth splurging on. We also adore this artificial flower bouquet from The White Company.
Looking for more flowers for your home? Head this way for the best flower delivery services, over here for the best indoor plants and here for the best hanging plants to decorate your home with (that won’t die within days[/link]. We’ve also got letterbox flowers and flower subscription services that make the perfect gift.