How to choose and style high quality faux florals that look real

 

 

1. Choose the Highest Quality Materials

Where you can, always opt for silk or real-touch faux florals that mimic the texture, colour, and intricate details of real flowers. These premium options don’t just look authentic, they feel real to the touch too.

At The Yard & Co., we work closely with trusted suppliers such as Koch & Co. and Florabelle Living, who we believe offer some of the highest quality faux florals in Australia. Both cater to the general public, industry professionals, and wholesale orders, so you can access top-tier products whether you’re a designer or a DIY decorator. Their craftsmanship is a core part of why our designs and builds consistently meet the highest standards.

 

 

2. Pay Attention to Colour

Different shades are key! Real plants and flowers rarely have one consistent tone, which builds depth and creates unique colours that are authentic only to naturally-grown produce. So, when purchasing faux florals, find the exact flower shades and purchase the authentic colours of the florals you are trying to recreate. This is a key factor in determining how realistic your design looks.

Another way to be selective of colour is not only through the florals, it’s the leaves and the stem! Usually the quality and colour gives the faux’s away, sometimes more-so than the flowers themselves. The same way you would with the authentic flower colour pallet, ensure you are matching your stems and leaves to the original style and testing quality there too.

 

 

3. Style the Stems Like a Pro

Colour-matching the stems is just step one, styling is the next. Get creative and adjust the stems to avoid a stiff or “too perfect” look. Use wire cutters to trim the stems to varying lengths, and remove the majority of the leaves to make designing a realistic and contemporary look easier for you. 

Once you’re happy with the lengths, gently bend or curve stems to mimic the natural flow of real flowers. Don’t be afraid to hide stems too where you don’t think they fit. Keep asymmetry at the top of your mind when playing with the style – real flowers rarely grow perfectly symmetrical.

 

 

4. Maximise Longevity

While faux florals are a huge benefit compared to fresh ones as they have no perishable date, it is still important to take care of them to ensure they last as long as possible and still look realistic. So how do you take care of your artificial flowers?

Where possible, keep flowers out of direct sunlight or rotate your arrangements regularly. Faux florals fade! Keeping artificial flowers out of the sun help them maintain their bright colours and appear ‘fresh’ for longer. 

Another tip is to regularly dust. Dust can give away the fact that flowers are artificial and can make them look dull and unkempt. It can also provide shelter for tiny pests. To avoid this, wipe down your flowers with a wet cloth or give them a brush off regularly to ensure dirt and dust does not collect on the petals and stems. 

 

 

5. Choose Seasonal Blooms

Stick to flowers appropriate for the season. For example, display tulips and daffodils in spring, sunflowers in summer, and chrysanthemums in Autumn. A seasonal arrangement feels more natural and believable.

 

 

Final Thoughts

With the right selection, styling, and care, faux florals can become timeless design elements that elevate any space. By investing in high-quality, real-touch flowers and paying close attention to details like colour, stem styling, and seasonality, you can achieve arrangements that are not just beautiful, but truly believable.