Bringing a Space to Life with Faux Plants
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June 28, 2021
When I first moved into my new place, I was so excited to decorate and put my stamp on my home. I got lots of beautiful furniture and accent pieces, but besides a few housewarming gifts, I didn’t have many plants. I decided to get a few trees since we have three outdoor spaces. I learned very quickly that I don’t have the green thumb of my fantasies and I can kill a plant like nobody’s business. Honestly, it made me a little sad, especially during quarantine. I wanted to have a beautiful little garden of life like everyone I saw on social media. Then it hit me: faux plants were the answer!
Once I realized I could bring my space to life with faux plants, I went all out. I filled every room with plants, trees, and flowers: all from my beloved . For my living room, I went for a casual, yet elevated look with a fig tree, fiddle plant, oversized orchid, and white rose and hydrangea bouquet in a low vase. I added just a touch of tropical flare in my dining room with a faux palm tree and a hydrangea bouquet.
Of course, as I already shared, I went full English Garden Party for my dining balcony, and fresh and summery for my front porch. Finally, my large outdoor balcony was always meant to have a Bali/tropical theme, so I was very selective in choosing the right plants for this space. Bali was one of Ryan’s and my favorite trips, so we wanted to recreate that unique vibe at home. We’re actually still adding to it with one of our trees on backorder (what isn’t on backorder right now, right?!), but it’s definitely coming together. Looking at old photos before we added plants is so funny. The space looks so plain!
The next space I’ll be tackling is our bedroom. Our theme there is going to be a kind of Japanese zen. We already have one tree we plan to add there and are currently waiting on our new bed and side tables. I can’t wait to have my little slice of relaxation soon!
Are you a fan of faux plants or do you have a green thumb?
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Photos by Ryan Carpenter.
June 16, 2021 @ 12:10 pm
Yessssssssssssssss I totally agree! I’ve been buying so many faux plants and flowers lately and it’s such and easy way to bring the outside …..inside and totally transforms a room! Plus they are maintainence free which I love and nowadays you can find some really amazing faux plants that look just as good as the real ones!
June 17, 2021 @ 2:19 pm
I totally agree!! I feel like faux plants are sooo much nicer these days! I absolutely LOVE mine and the fact that I don’t have to do anything with them (well, besides dust of course lol) is such a major plus!!
June 16, 2021 @ 10:25 pm
Plants are beautiful but not as beautiful as my sweet ‘nieta’!! Grams loves you MUCHO!!!
June 17, 2021 @ 2:19 pm
You’re the best!!! Thanks Grams!! Love you sooooo much! Besitos! 🙂
June 16, 2021 @ 10:29 pm
FAUX PLANTS FOR THE WIN!!! These are so realistic looking! Also totally crushing hard over the gorgeous outdoor setup. That coffee table is absolutely beautiful!
June 17, 2021 @ 2:20 pm
RIGHT?! I couldn’t be happier with them!!! And yesss I’m obsessed! It’s the cutest!
June 17, 2021 @ 7:48 am
As you know, I was also born without a green thumb. I have a few real plants, but upkeep takes time and I never really know if I’m over or under-watering. I’m definitely going to get some faux up in here! I especially love that mix in the large shallow pot with the oriole water lily-looking flower!!
Your place looks so alive. Can’t wait to see it now that you’ve added so much!!
June 17, 2021 @ 2:21 pm
Lol, I must’ve gotten my black thumb from you!!! I feel the same way. Every time I think I’m caring for them properly..they still die! So loving the low maintenance faux plants. I can’t wait for you to see everything!!
June 18, 2021 @ 9:55 am
WOW!!! They look so real! When can we come over and hang on that porch?
June 22, 2021 @ 2:46 pm
Don’t they?! I can’t believe how real they ALL look! And you know you’re welcome ANYTIME!!
June 21, 2021 @ 8:05 pm
Oh man I need to do this! Our house needs more greens!
June 22, 2021 @ 2:45 pm
You totally should!! I’m absolutely loving all of my faux plants. They add so much to each room!
June 22, 2021 @ 8:36 am
I’m a huge fan of faux plants. I have a terrible black thumb, a cat, and terrible allergies – so I just avoid real plants at all costs. I love that you can totally achieve the same vibe with faux plants. And you’ve done an amazing job with that here!
June 22, 2021 @ 2:43 pm
Oh yes, allergies are a huge factor as well! I completely agree; you can definitely achieve the same vibe with faux plants!
June 29, 2021 @ 12:53 pm
I’m so bad at taking care of plants, even do I really want to get better. For now it’s faux plants for me, but I definitely want to start with one and see how it goes.
July 2, 2021 @ 10:30 am
Same! Faux plants are just sooo much easier lol. Let me know if you have any luck with a real one! 😉
July 8, 2021 @ 4:08 pm
Like you, my thumb isn’t very green so I’m a huge fan of faux plants. I’m loving all the different varieties you’ve shared here– I can’t even tell they’re faux, they look so good!
July 21, 2021 @ 4:17 pm
Thank you so much! That’s my favorite part about these plants: you truly can’t even tell they’re fake! So good.