Many of us crave the peaceful atmosphere of a charming countryside cottage, and a fake flowers arrangement is one of the simplest ways to add this life and joy into your home. Bringing the soothing embrace of nature indoors and refreshing a space with vibrant colours, artificial flowers are a must-have for adding elegant beauty into your home without the constant spending and upkeep. Floral arrangements are a timeless addition to any style of interior, but with our simple tricks you can be sure to select faux flowers that take your existing decor to the next level.

Choosing Fake Flowers for Your Colour Scheme

If you don't know where to begin when choosing fake flowers, considering the colour scheme of the room is a great place to start. For a neutral or monochromatic colour palette, try adding a burst of colour with a vibrant flower arrangement. To make sure your fake flower arrangement stands out, avoid whites and pastels in pale rooms, and stay away from deep purples or blues in dark rooms. Alternatively, stick to the muted colour scheme snd select white flowers or bouquets with lots of green foliage. These timeless colours have the added benefit of suiting any colour scheme, so can be easily reused if you decide to change up the rest of the decor.

For a space with a bright colour palette, choose flowers that work well with the existing hues to prevent clashing. For example, stay away from red if the rest of the room is decorated in blue and green. Stick to one shade or group of colours for the floral decor in every room of the house to create cohesion, or allocate a different colour to each room of the house. Consider the mood you would like to create - white flowers are generally refreshing and soothing, while dark greens and reds add a luxurious and romantic feel. An important consideration for any artificial flower arrangement is the size of the blooms. These should be in proportion to the size of the vase and the surface they are on, so avoid dainty flower sprays on a large dining table, or an oversized bouquet on a windowsill.

Artificial Flowers for Every Room of the House

When you think of using artificial flowers, your mind may immediately go to the living room or bedroom. In fact, they are much more versatile than this. Here are some great ways to add natural beauty into every room of the house.

Living Room

The living room is prime real estate for displaying your unique personal style. Choose faux blooms that enhance the mood you are wishing to create, such as delicate white orchards for a peaceful vibe, or bold native banksias for a little drama.

Kitchen

The kitchen is a space for family and home-cooked food, so try using flower bunches with lots of greenery or wildflower sprays to bring the outdoors in and give that authentic home gardener feel.

Bedroom

Your bedroom is a space you will spend a lot of time in, so select flower bouquets that always bring a smile to your face. Add some soft elegance and a touch of romance with hydrangeas, or opt for a lush pink eucalyptus bouquet for a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere.

Bathroom and Laundry

The bathroom and laundry are hard, tiled spaces that can risk looking stark or clinical without a little natural influence. Faux flower arrangements that have a lot of green foliage soften the tone of the room and give the illusion of more sunlight.

Selecting Faux Flowers Based on Decor Style

Modern and Contemporary Style

Contemporary and modern styles emphasise clean simplicity, so a faux flower arrangement with lots of greenery is a must. Spear flowers, or Australian natives such as banksias and eucalyptus, are a fantastic choice, especially for styles such as modern sanctuary that prioritise the use of organic materials.

Rustic or Farmhouse Aesthetic

To create that authentic cottage vibe in your rustic or farmhouse inspired space, opt for an artificial flower arrangement that looks as if it has just been plucked from the earth. Bouquets of dense evergreen leaves are a farmhouse staple, or you could choose a more dainty feel with a wildflowers bouquet. Heather, meadow flowers, and cosmos all provide that rustic charm and delicate beauty.

Coastal Style

Coastal plants often feature small, dense groupings of flowers, so spear flowers or seeding flowers are a wonderful option for providing a genuine coastal feel. Native, salt-hardy plants such as banksias are perfect for an Australian coastal space.

French Provincial Decor

The French Provincial style of decor is all about blending opulence and countryside charm. Lean into the farmhouse theme with rustic displays of seeding flowers or berry sprays, or tie into the sense of soft luxury with a refined floral arrangement of hydrangeas.

Hamptons Style

Hamptons style has a refreshing coastal vibe, so the fresh whites of hydrangeas or pom pom flowers look beautiful. Alternatively, echo the iconic Hamptons blue with some royal blue orchid sprays.

Artificial flowers are a fantastic tool for breathing life and tranquility into your home, and can elevate decor in any style with the power of nature's endless diversity. From the countryside to the Hamptons, fake flower arrangements add organic beauty to your home and will delight for years to come. To discover stunning faux flower bouquets and artificial flower sprays, explore French Knot's range of Artificial Flowers , for more style inspiration.