Five Ways To Bring Nature Into Your Home With Artificial Plants

Indoor plants are a beautiful way to bring freshness, texture and life into your home, but keeping them healthy and thriving can often require more time and maintenance than many of us have to spare.

If you love the look of lush greenery without the upkeep, artificial plants offer an effortless alternative. Designed to capture the beauty of nature, faux plants make it easy to create a fresh, botanical feel throughout your home while staying vibrant all year round.

The secret to styling artificial plants lies in thoughtful placement and choosing pieces that complement your décor. Whether you're decorating a contemporary living room, adding interest to open shelving, refreshing an entryway or creating a calming bedroom retreat, artificial plants can instantly soften a space and add visual interest.

At KOO, our collection includes a range of styles to suit every home, from modern and minimalist to coastal, classic and contemporary. Discover our favourite tips for decorating with artificial plants and learn how to create a beautifully styled home filled with greenery, without the maintenance

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1. Hanging Artificial Plants
2. Styling Artificial Plants In The Bathroom
3. Styling Artificial Plants On Your Shelves
4. Styling Artificial Plants In Your Bedroom
5. Styling Artificial Plants On Your Coffee Table

1. Hanging Fake Plants

When it comes to hanging artificial plants, you have quite a bit of flexibility when it comes to location. Hanging fake plants is perfect for small spaces when you don't have a spare table or bench for a potted plant, as all you need is a sturdy hook from the ceiling and you're good to go!

Hanging fake plants often look like tropical ferns or palms, making them ideal for blending right into humid areas of the home like the bathroom or laundry.

Plants with long, trailing vines can also look great hung in empty spaces - if one of the corners of your living room is looking a little bare, consider hanging fake plants from the ceiling there!

2. Styling Artificial Plants in the Bathroom

If you want to trick any untrained eyes into thinking your faux plants are the real deal, placing them in the bathroom is a good way to start. Many plants enjoy the humidity of bathrooms, especially plants native to the tropics like ferns, monstera plants and snake plants - so faux versions of these will look right at home.

Try not to let your artificial plants actually get wet and avoid areas like inside the shower itself. Great places to display faux plants in the bathroom include the windowsill, beside the sink, on top of your shower or even just in an empty corner of the floor.

3. Styling Artificial Plants On Your Shelves And Window Sills

Empty shelves can look a little sad while they're waiting to be filled, and one of the best things to use is some artificial plants! No matter how large or small your shelves are, you'll be able to find a perfectly sized faux plant to fill the space you need.

Plants with extended vines and tendrils are great for styling on a shelf, as you can manipulate them to either elegantly hang down from the shelf or to trail across it, adding texture and colour to your space either way.

On the other hand, if you have jam-packed shelves but would still like to add a little greenery, look for small, distinctive faux plants such as artificial succulents. With their small pots and strong, spiny appearance, they're full of character and will stand out even in the smallest of spaces.

4. Styling Artificial Plants In Your Bedroom

Some artificial greenery is wonderful to add to your bedroom, as it can help bring a sense of relaxation and even some getaway vibes to your sleeping space. In particular, artificial flowers and stems can really add to your bedroom's overall design, especially if you have a romantic or floral-themed bedroom to match them with.

Taller faux plants mimicking the fiddle leaf, palm or philodendron plants are perfect for that empty corner you're not quite sure what to do with, while smaller faux plants can look lovely on your bedside table or chest of drawers.

Finally, give your bedroom a tropical holiday feel with some hanging fake plants from the ceiling, such as ferns or ivy plants. Or for a more temperate feel, try a gorgeous faux eucalyptus bowl or a hanging string of pearls plant. But for safety reasons, avoid hanging them directly above where you sleep.

5. Styling Artificial Plants On Your Coffee Table

Brighten up a side or coffee table with the right faux plant. While most tables will only hold a small or medium-sized plant, it doesn't mean your greenery can't pack a punch! For maximum colour, choose a stylish vase or plant pot and fill it full of artificial flowers (it's also a fun chance to practise your flower arranging skills!). Or create a localised jungle using faux plants like the monstera, polyscia or ficuscunia varieties, which all have thick, glossy green leaves that complement each other beautifully.

For a more minimal but no less stylish approach, use a sparser plant like KOO's faux potted bamboo plant or a cute potted succulent to add some leafy style without cluttering your coffee table.

Create A Home Full Of Greenery With KOO

The right artificial plant can enhance any indoor space, and you can find a stunning variety of them right here at KOO. Now that you know how to decorate with fake plants indoors, order your plants online and they'll be safely delivered to your home for you to enjoy in no time. Want more from KOO? Join the KOO Club and enjoy members' prices, early special alerts and a birthday treat on us.

And for a little more guidance on decorating with floristry and greenery, check out our article on Styling Your Home With Artificial Flowers and our Guide to Artificial Plants.