Faux florals have come a very long way. Realistic in look and feel, beautiful faux floral arrangements can cost hundreds of dollars, and honestly, we get it! But if you have a great vessel lying around, you can choose some great stems and assemble a stunning arrangement that will stay fresh forever. It takes a little effort to put together a stylish display, but trust us—with a little know-how and some practice, you can do it. And to help, the design pros here at Third & Main are sharing three tricks to make fake flowers look so real.
Fluff Your Stems For A More Natural Look
Even the really great faux stems need a little TLC. When they arrive, begin by separating the stems, smoothing the leaves and gently reshaping the flower heads. Then consider how they should be placed in your vessel. The goal is to make them fall as naturally as possible for the most realistic effect. The beauty of faux stems, of course, is their bendability, which means you can arrange them in different directions for a fuller appearance—and they’ll stay put!
Try using clear floral tape in a grid pattern on the top of your vessel to give your faux arrangement structure. It makes it really easy to assemble each stem perfectly.
Cut Your Stems For A Great Fit
Just like real flowers, you can cut faux stems so they fit into your vessel. It adds significantly to the “real arrangement” illusion, especially if you add a few inches of water! Just don’t forget to freshen the water every week or two to help keep the stems from discoloring. Acrylic fake water is another option if you’re interested in creating a permanent arrangement. If you have an opaque vase, you can bend the stems instead of cutting, but you may find that cutting gives you more control over placement.
Spritz On A Little Fragrance
The fragrant floral scent is a big appeal of fresh flowers, but you don’t have to sacrifice it with faux florals. Choose a floral perfume or a favorite essential oil to lightly spritz your faux arrangement for a finished arrangement that smells as amazing as it looks.
The Bottom Line
The key to making faux flowers look so real is starting with great faux stems. Third & Main’s spring decor shop is a great place to browse beautiful vessels and stems, and you can mix and match to create something truly stunning. Prefer to find something already arranged? We have options for that too! And here’s a bonus tip: Mixing and matching fabulous faux florals with the occasional fresh arrangement helps make fake flowers look so real. Happy arranging!