Bright touches in the interior
Many modern styles of decorating the interior of an apartment - constructivism, postmodernism, hi-tech, minimalism, etc. involve painting the walls in light, monochromatic colors. This solution, on the one hand, gives the interior design a slight unobtrusiveness and allows you not to overload the room with an excessive riot of colors, but on the other hand, such “pale” wall decoration can become boring over time.
Plain walls will be the ideal basis for paper decor.
Residents of apartments may want to add bright colors and a few colorful touches to the decoration of the room. A great way to liven up your interior is to place decorations in the form of bright colors on the wall. In this case, evenly colored, monochromatic wall surfaces will be an ideal background for decorating walls made of paper, living plants, modeling and painting.
However, despite the apparent simplicity of the idea, not every person is able to bring it to life. To harmoniously fit wall decorations into the existing interior of a room, you need to have good aesthetic taste.
At the same time, when decorating walls, you should know when to stop so as not to overdo it and not “fall” into banal kitsch and bad taste.
Therefore, we should give some practical tips on how to make paper or living wall decorations with your own hands.
DIY flower arrangements for the table
Real fresh flowers are very beautiful and delicate, but they require careful care and attention.
It is much more convenient to decorate the interior of your home with artificial species. Elegant compositions of beautiful artificial species, made with your own hands, can serve as a decoration for a room for a long time without losing their decorative properties. Flower arrangements are a great way to make the interior decoration of rooms more beautiful and sophisticated, and the high quality of materials allows you to make flowers so natural that they are difficult to distinguish from real ones.
To make it, you will need polystyrene foam or oasis; vase, basket, flowerpot or dish for composition; several artificial flowers; tape, wire and scissors.
The work is performed in the following sequence:
- Flowers can be bought or made by yourself. Divide twigs from several elements into parts, remove excess twigs and leaves.
- Make a base for a styrofoam bouquet or an oasis for flowers. To do this, cut out the desired shape from it and place it in a container for the composition.
- Starting with the tallest flowers, stick them into the base in the desired location. Plants of medium length should be placed so that each element is clearly visible. Decorate the front part and the surface of the base with short plants. If you cannot completely cover the foam, you can cover it with pebbles, sand, shells or decorative hay.
- To make a tall bouquet for a vase, you need to gradually secure new flower heads on a tall plant, wrapping them with ribbon.
Each element in the composition should be clearly visible, so it is important to maintain the placement levels by adjusting the length of the stems by adding a piece of wire or cutting off the excess.
Natural flowers
Fresh flowers are a short-lived decoration, so, of course, they should not be considered as permanent interior decor.
It is too troublesome and expensive to regularly replace flower bouquets that have lost their freshness. However, as a one-time decoration for any family celebration: wedding, engagement, anniversary, a wall of fresh flowers would be a wonderful solution.
You can decorate in this way one of the walls, specially designated as a photo zone. Here, guests and heroes of the occasion can capture their memories in a romantic and unique setting - surrounded by fragrant roses, tulips or orchids.
To create such a wall decoration, you can turn to the help of professional florists. But, if the owners decide to save on the services of specialists, you can try decorating the interior with your own hands.
To do this, you don’t need to be an expert in the art of ikebana; it’s enough just to have some ideas regarding the rules for combining colors and shades, as well as the symbolism of a particular flower. In this case, you can create either a composition limited in area or a whole floral panel - it all depends on the taste and financial capabilities of the owners.
Among specific flowers, roses are absolute favorites - they are perfect for absolutely any celebration.
In addition, you can decorate the room with fresh flowers and in a more durable form by placing them in pots. In this case, you can use a variety of types of arrangement. You can drape the pots with fabric or leaves, use various additional accessories, install decorative lighting, etc.
Using your imagination and taste, with the help of living plants, paintings, photo wallpapers and well-chosen lighting, you can create entire dioramas that will become the main decoration of the living room.
Complementing the interior
If you don’t pick too much on the deep semantic meaning (which, of course, the inhabitants of Japan would not forgive us), ekibana made from fresh flowers and branches can be located anywhere in the interior of the premises. If only it looked harmonious and stylish. It can replace any other accessory of a similar purpose in the decor. The composition is at least not inferior to them in its originality, being executed within the framework of good taste and an innate sense of beauty. The above commandments are good and correct, but sometimes it is an inexperienced look and inner instinct that allows you to break away from stereotyped perception and not limit your imagination.
Artificial flowers
Another, more budget-friendly and durable option for decorating walls is decorating them with artificial flowers.
Today you can purchase artificial analogues of almost any natural color, made in very high quality.
A wall panel created with their help will be in no way inferior to compositions made from natural chrysanthemums, roses, and gladioli.
You can also make artificial paper flowers with your own hands. To prevent hand-made paper from looking pale or cheap, you should use several recommendations from professional florists.
- To make paper flowers look more vibrant, you should arrange them into bright bouquets of a wide variety of rich shades. With the help of rich colors you can create a spectacular, eye-catching decorative element on the wall.
- If you just want to “fill” the void on the wall, and do not want artificial plants to distract the attention of guests from some other more important element of the interior, then you can use pastel colors: cream, soft pink, white, light olive . This decor will also add lightness and airiness to the interior.
- You can use pearl-colored paper to create flowers. Such decorations will shimmer and play with colored highlights in the rays of light falling on them.
To attach artificial bouquets to the wall, you should follow the following technology. Initially, the wall in the places where the bouquets are attached is cleaned of dust and primed. It is advisable to apply the primer in two layers, this will give it more effectiveness. After it has dried, you can start gluing the flowers. Watch this video for a master class on decorating a wall with flowers:
To glue paper to the wall (that is, to putty or plaster), special building mixtures should be used.
The table shows the characteristics of some adhesive compositions used in finishing work.
Volumetric elements look more interesting
Paper flowers can be made in both flat and volumetric versions. In the first case, stylized daisies, cut out of colored paper and scattered in random order across the wall, look good. As a three-dimensional decoration, you can make rose or tulip flowers from colored cardboard.
To make the whole composition look complete, you should use additional decorative elements in its design. They can be leaves and dry branches of whimsical shapes, moss, as well as all sorts of artificial materials - frames, paintings, lamps, etc.
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What is the difference between a luxurious interior and an ordinary one? That's right, thoughtful and tasteful decor! And decor is a broad concept that includes textiles, lighting, art objects and, of course, flowers. These are what we will talk about today. We will look at how you can use floral arrangements made from artificial flowers for your interior. In this material from Housechief you will find recommendations from designers and visual examples of photos.
A bouquet of flowers on the table, real or artificial, can completely change the usual environment
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Step-by-step instruction
So, the master class looks like this:
- the resulting petals are moistened with water, placed on glass and the selected paint is applied to them with a brush;
- after the paint has dried, the petals are given a curved shape, for this they are treated with heated metal balls or worked with a spatula from the edges to the center;
- stamens are made from colored paraffin;
- the center of the flower is created from a cotton ball, which is moistened with PVA glue;
- first the stamens are attached to the middle and only then the petals in a checkerboard pattern;
- the stem is made with your own hands from wire, which must first be wrapped in colored paper and secured with thread;
- the leaves are attached to small wires attached to the stem in advance.
This way you get a beautiful flower made of fabric. If you make several of them, you can create an interesting composition 2013, which you can decorate with satin ribbons. Interior flower arrangements in the photo.
What does it take to create an orchid?
A fashion trend is the creation of artificial interior flowers from foamiran. Foamiran is foam rubber, porous and very light, which is very easy to cut, and when exposed to high temperatures it can be given almost any shape. Products made from this material are very delicate and soft, they are not at all afraid of exposure to excessive humidity.
To create a fashion trend you will need the following tools:
- scissors;
- brushes and suitable paints;
- toothpicks;
- molds with orchid petals (see photo);
as well as materials:
- foamiran;
- reliable glue;
- thick paper;
- metal base;
- pencils.
Popular styles in floristry made from artificial flowers
Florists distinguish four main stylistic trends that will tell you how to make a composition of artificial flowers:
- Vegetative style . This option is one of the most difficult, because it should look as natural as possible, that is, natural. The decoration uses moss, berries, branches or pieces of wood, and imitation stones. The entire composition should have a calm color combination without bright accents.
Wildflowers are the inspiration for creating vegetative style looks.
Decorative style. Allows bold experiments and contrasts. When creating bouquets, it is important to emphasize the characteristics of each flower and at the same time collect them into a harmonious composition. Depending on the purpose, it is permissible to use imitation fruit, bright ribbons or complex wrapping and decorative elements.
Such compositions of artificial flowers are usually used for weddings and other celebrations.
Elements of flower arrangements
A variety of plants are used to make flower arrangements. That is, stems, ears of corn, branches of coniferous trees and others can be included here. The listed elements can act as unusual and decorative elements that support the basis of a composition on a specific theme. For example, a large number of European countries may give ears of wheat as a gift for Christmas. Such a gift symbolizes prosperity and well-being. Also quite popular are elements made from vines, olive branches, various fruits, and sunflower flowers. All of the listed flowers will look harmonious and natural in the composition. a sunflower, for example, in appearance can be associated with a celestial body. The flower in question can remind you of summer, relaxation and peace. It is not at all surprising that florists very often create their compositions from bright, light and optimistic flowers. Currently, you can find a variety of decorative sunflowers, which have a large number of differences among themselves. Although, in any case, a bouquet consisting of sunflowers will symbolize financial well-being and good mood. Natural materials used by florists are more popular than artificial elements. It is natural details such as painted leaves, decorative pumpkins and many others that can make the composition stylish, attractive and unique.
Types of artificial flower arrangements, their advantages and disadvantages
Flowers are a universal and win-win option for interior decoration both in everyday life and on holidays. Plants, live or artificial, have a beneficial effect on mood and well-being.
In offices they help focus and develop creativity, at home they promote relaxation and good rest.
- they do not require careful care: there is no need for watering, fertilizing, or organizing additional lighting;
- these flower arrangements can be placed in places where living plants simply would not survive;
- artificial decorations are not a source of dirt, debris or fallen leaves;
- these flowers do not pose a danger to allergy sufferers, small children and are not of interest to animals;
- artificial flowers look like real flowers and leave you room for imagination in design, without the need to worry about the durability of the compositions.
This solution also has its drawbacks. First of all, in order for the bouquets to look decent, you need to take care of them from time to time, freeing them from dust and making sure that they are not exposed to direct sunlight.
Good artificial plants do not smell, but cheap ones can emit a strong chemical smell
Advice! If you really want a subtle floral scent in your home, apply a few drops of rose, lavender or jasmine essential oil to artificial plants.
Design options for artificial flowers in vases and pots
Beautiful artificial flowers for the interior can be placed in a vase, as if it were a freshly cut bouquet, or placed in pots to imitate fresh flowers.
Bouquets in glass vases will look good on the table - they can decorate a festive banquet or simply place them on the dining table in the kitchen
A good option is complex compositions in flat vases and pots.
For a cozy Provence or country style, the best decor is bouquets of artificial flowers for the interior in a box, drawer or basket as in the photo
Decor made of artificial flowers for the interior in the form of an ekibana
Ekibana has long stepped beyond the boundaries of national art and has become a universal technique for decorating interiors in different styles. The main thing in it is the thoughtful arrangement of each element. Creating a composition of artificial flowers for the interior, as in the photo, sometimes takes several hours, or even days.
According to the general rules, the composition should have a central element, and the task of everyone else is to create accents and dynamics around it
Ekibans made from artificial flowers will delight you with their appearance for a long time.
To complement artificial flowers, branches, dried flowers and other natural materials can be added to the composition.
Photo examples of paintings and panels made of artificial flowers
You can decorate the interior with artificial flowers on the walls. Nowadays the technique of embroidery with satin and silk ribbons is very popular. Real craftsmen perform the stitches in such a way that the flowers literally look alive. Panels and paintings in this style can decorate the living room and bedroom.
Hanging pots with artificial flowers and other options for decorating the ceiling and walls
Pots are great for decorating walls - pots in a net or with special fastenings for hanging.
In such a pot you can place imitation climbing plants with flowers or bright greenery
There are other fun ways to display decor: wall envelopes create a living wall, and if you're not confident in your gardening skills, you can use them to imitate plants. Such a wall does not need to be watered or fed, but it looks simply great and very fresh. Arrangements of artificial flowers in the photo:
Sometimes flowers are also used to decorate ceilings. To decorate the ceiling, the same hanging pots or flower arrangements of appropriate shapes are suitable, for example, like a wisteria vine with hanging clusters of inflorescences.
Such an imitation can hide some ceiling defect from view until you decide what to do with it
Biedermeier and topiary decoration
Biedermeier are interior compositions made of artificial flowers of a concentric shape, in which the flowers are placed in even rows around a circumference. This style comes from Germany. Traditionally, it is supplemented with cereals and bright large greenery such as ferns.
Such compositions look good in large meeting rooms or other formal meetings.
But topiary is something that is suitable for a cozy home interior.
It is customary to decorate the tree of happiness with bright flowers, imitation fruits, aromatic spices, and ribbons.
Rock garden - do-it-yourself composition of artificial flowers for the interior
If you have a large house and there is a lot of space in it, why not make small rock gardens right in the house? It will look good, for example, on the landing of a staircase between floors or in a spacious hall.
Here is a small master class on this topic:
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Color spectrum
Designers know what a color wheel is . Contrasting colors are located across one sector of the circle, but disharmonious colors are revealed only in proximity to each other. Neutral (intermediate) are white, green, gray. Each compositional structure contains no more than three colors, not counting the intermediate ones.
If you are not very confident that you will successfully select colors in the composition, use an unmistakable variation - a combination of shades of the same color.
By following these simple rules and calling on your imagination to help, you can fully engage in the most interesting creative process. If this is hard work for you, then you should turn to professionals who easily understand the language of contrasting colors and harmonious colors.
In fact, flowers accompany us throughout our lives: they delight us at birth, console us in old age, entertain us at holidays, etc. In severe frost or sultry summer, in blooming spring or in golden autumn, at work or at home, flowers are really necessary, because without their beauty life becomes dull and uninteresting.
But we often forget that giving flowers in a way that makes a person feel needed is a real skill. Yes, in different eras and among different peoples this happened in different ways, but with one goal: to see how a person’s face would light up with joy and his eyes would sparkle.
Photo examples of the use of artificial flowers in the interior of an apartment
And now about what principle is used to select flower arrangements for each room according to its purpose. Of course, the decor must match the design style.
Compositions in the living room and hallway
The first thing that greets us in the house is the hallway. Usually this room cannot boast of spacious dimensions and good lighting. Any living indoor plants will not feel comfortable here, so it is better to use imitation for decoration. If there is enough space, you can put a large floor vase with a bouquet. If desired, you can even arrange lighting, then this decoration will also perform a practical function.
If there is not a lot of space, place modest bouquets on a table or nightstand in front of the mirror.
There is no need to be modest in the living room. Large compositions, wall panels and paintings, hanging flowerpots and green walls are appropriate here. If you want, you can even put large palm trees in pots here and use them to zone the space.
Use bouquets on the fireplace or on the coffee table.
Artificial flowers in the bedroom and children's room
Flowers in the bedroom set the mood for relaxation. Therefore, it is better not to focus on bright colors here. Choose something romantic and delicate in bouquets and greenery in non-toxic shades. Ceramic vases, floor or tabletop, are suitable for decorating bouquets.
Interior compositions: rich assortment
Modern artificial flowers are beautiful individually, but they look even more attractive in the form of specially created compositions.
By analyzing the most successful ways of combining color and texture, you can get creative decorations that will look organic in any interior.
Flower bouquets give rooms an elegant and festive look and can decorate not only an apartment or house, but also offices, cafes, restaurants and salons.
The most common types of flower arrangements:
- Bouquets. If, according to the rules of floristry, you collect flowers of various shapes and colors into one bouquet, then it can be used to decorate the room permanently or for a special event.
- Plant in the pot. The stems of artificial flowers are secured inside the pot in polystyrene foam, foam rubber, floral sponge or a plastic circle with holes. To enhance the natural effect, artificial green branches are added.
- In the basket. Bouquets in a basket look good on an empty wall, filling and decorating the space. No less interesting options are the use of climbing plants such as ivy in the basket.
- Pots with flowers. Wide floor vases are used in spacious halls and pavilions or when creating an indoor winter garden.
- Figures from flowers. Figurines of fairy-tale characters or favorite animals made from flowers can be presented as an unusual and very original gift.
- Compositions for the garden. Artificial vines are used to decorate arches and fences, and floating water lilies are placed in an artificial pond.
How much does it cost to buy a composition of artificial flowers for the interior?
Do not try to save money on such a purchase for two reasons. First, the composition must be made of high-quality and durable materials, and this cannot be cheap. And secondly, cheap flowers are usually bought not for the house, but in a completely different place, which is usually visited on parent’s Saturday.
The price of a designer composition starts from 2000 rubles. You can order them online or purchase them at specialized retail outlets.
If you feel a creative impulse, assemble a composition yourself from individual flowers
Floral arrangements made from artificial flowers for the interior: care rules
To prevent flowers from looking like a dirty, dusty wreath, they need to be properly cared for. Soft fabric compositions should be swept with a feather broom. They can even be lightly vacuumed, at low power and using a special nozzle with a small spout.
Plastic, porcelain and polymer clay flowers can be wiped with a damp cloth
Almost all compositions can be treated with a steam cleaner. Only flowers made from foamiran can lose their shape when exposed to high temperatures.
Don't be afraid to experiment with floral decor. You will see how it changes the interior and lifts your mood. Do you use artificial flowers in your home? Share your impressions in the comments!
Every person strives to surround himself with beautiful things. Stylish paintings and non-trivial interior items will enliven any living room. But the real decoration of the apartment will be the flowers. They will create a cozy and warm atmosphere and help skillfully place accents. But what should you choose: choose living flora or buy artificial flowers?
A chic bouquet will radically transform the interior of a room.
Materials for making artificial flowers and their advantages
Another positive feature of decorating your interior with artificial flowers is the simplicity of caring for these plants. There is no need to water them every day like fresh flowers, replant them and fertilize them. You shouldn’t place artificial flowers everywhere, because they should only complement your interior. Show your creativity and imagination and start decorating your interior with artificial plants. Artificial flowers can be made:
- made of plastic;
- paper;
- polymer clay;
- fabrics;
- thread;
- beads;
- satin and other materials.
Photo: flowers made of polymer clay and paper
Photo: flowers made of beads and fabric
Photo: flowers made of plastic and thread
Benefits of artificial flowers
Fresh cuttings quickly wither, and plants in pots require constant watering. If you are a fairly busy person, artificial compositions are just for you.
Low-maintenance beauty
Flora made from materials such as paper, latex and fabric has many advantages:
- does not fade or deteriorate;
- It does not require special care;
- has a budget price;
- safe for people with allergies;
- differs in durability.
Modern artificial analogues are in no way inferior in appearance to living plants.
Just a few years ago, artificial flowers for home interiors were perceived as something clumsy and ugly. Suffice it to recall Soviet roses on plastic branches and “ampeloid” lilies and pelargoniums in dark colors. Today, floristry has reached a new level and the modern market offers consumers stunningly beautiful bouquets and artificial plants made of fabric, plastic and latex.
If you want artificial compositions to smell like life, you can use essential oils
Compositions from artificial flowers: a bright riot of unnatural greenery
You shouldn’t think that artificial flowers are primitive - these are all echoes of past generations. Modern plants and flowers made of synthetic materials, even up close, are practically indistinguishable from natural ones. But at the same time, they do not require watering, fertilizing, or additional sources of lighting, and they can bring no less positive emotions, because their withering will not make you think about the transience of life.
Imitations of luxurious living bouquets, potted plants, miniature exotic trees - anyone who wants to enliven the interior of their home with the help of artificial flowers will definitely find exactly the composition that will delight their soul.
Bicycle basket with flower arrangement. Photo: depositphotos.com
Basics of phytodesign
It won’t be difficult to decorate your living space beautifully if you use the basic principles of phytodesign:
- it’s great if artificial flowers are in harmony with the color of the walls, curtains or furniture;
- compositions look especially elegant and relaxed in bright rooms; flowers with wide leaves of a bright green hue are suitable for a dark apartment;
- It is better to place large flora separately, thereby focusing on certain areas of the apartment;
- small artificial irises, daisies, gypsophila, angelonias and begonias look impressive in group compositions;
- with the help of tall floral compositions standing on the floor, you can visually “raise” the ceiling;
- spreading palm trees and ficuses with wide leaves will visually expand the space.
You can create a variety of compositions from artificial flowers.
Important. When decorating your apartment with flora, remember the rule of the golden mean. If the living space is of modest size, do not overload it with plants. It will look ridiculous and tasteless.
A well-chosen composition will be an original element of room decor
Recently, green flowers in glass and chrome pots have been gaining popularity. They are suitable for houses decorated in loft, hi-tech, pin-up and pop art, steampunk, modern, military, avant-garde, and eclectic styles.
Synthetic plants perfectly complement the high-tech interior
For a Japanese-style room, designers recommend choosing flora on dried stems. Sakura branches in tall floor vases and ikebana will fit into the overall atmosphere. Provence and country are characterized by tenderness, lightness and airiness. Give preference to compositions in pastel shades made from miniature wildflowers.
Little Japan in your home
These sunflowers are as beautiful as real ones
Fans of the Mediterranean style in the interior will appreciate bright sunflowers, spreading palm trees and climbing flowers in rich colors. Connoisseurs of rustic, empire, neoclassical, postmodern and vintage will be delighted with lilies and calla lilies in rounded vases, chic aristocratic roses in cream and white shades. Artificial flowers in the interior will refresh any room and help create accents.
Floor vase with beautiful flowers
Which floral composition to choose?
Biedermeier is an excellent option, suitable for almost any interior. The bouquet has a spherical shape and consists of small or large inflorescences. To make artificial plants look stylish and impressive in the interior, use several compositions of contrasting shades. These can be scarlet and white roses.
Biedermeier is a composition made up of beautiful artificial flowers arranged in circles
Flowers in pots are not inferior in external characteristics to living flora and have a lot of positive aspects. Their flowering period will never end; they do not require watering. Such room decorations are a real boon for people who have a small child or a restless animal. The pot will not break, soil will not spill out of it and the plant will not die.
The classic bouquet is no less popular. The only subtlety is to choose the right vase for the composition. The container should be medium in size and highlight the shade of the flora. In most cases, people prefer neutral colors of vases: white, milky, beige.
Creating a composition from artificial plants requires knowledge and good artistic taste
Autumn composition of artificial flowers
Flora in tall glass vases will appeal to fans of artificial flowers in the interior. Choose compositions with long stems. These can be roses, callas, irises, eustomas, alstroemerias. To “revive” the composition, pour water into the vase. This way the flowers will look like real ones.
Decorating flower arrangements
The best feature of a flower arrangement is brightness. A composition that has a large number of accessories will be more attractive to the human eye. For example, classic bouquets do not need to be supplemented with accessories, only ribbons and foil. If you use original flower arrangements, they can be a wonderful addition. The most popular accessories for these compositions are wicker baskets, vases and other details. Such containers can contain not only flowers, but also a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine. Such a gift will look stylish and unusual. When flower arrangements are created to decorate an office space for a holiday, you need to understand that the main decoration details will be ribbons, balloons and others. To create a more romantic mood, you can use scented candles in the composition. Also, I would like to note that a variety of sculptures of wood or ceramics, as well as stands and flowerpots can serve as accessories in floral arrangements. Thus, from all of the above, I would like to conclude that flower bouquets can be an original and stylish gift that will be very pleasant to receive for any occasion. And floral arrangements can significantly decorate any room and make the holiday even more unforgettable.
Artificial flowers in the interior
Vases and pots with flora look great in any apartment or house. You just need to choose the right plants.
Artificial flowers easily fit into any interior style
Prepare a box or other suitable container and fill it with plastic or glass bottles. Fill with polyurethane foam, forming a relief surface. | |
Apply putty and paint to the surface to match the color of the stone. You can decorate it with colored sprinkles that can be secured with glue. Such sprinkles are sold in aquarium stores. | |
Use natural stones for decoration. | |
Include potted plants with vibrant green foliage. You can also use miniature violets. | |
To decorate an indoor rock garden, you can add figurines or a small fountain. |
Location name | How to decorate |
Living room | Large green plants in outdoor vases and pots will help to enliven the room and give it charm. Decorate the coffee table with a small vase with a composition of bright flowers and artificial berries. |
Bedroom | Flora in small rounded pots placed on bedside tables will add a touch of romance. |
Hall | Don't overload the room, purchase decorative branches and place them in the corner of the room. |
Kitchen | Conciseness is important here. Choose green plants in white ceramic pots. This will make the room look fresher and neater. Decorate your work area or table with a vase of apples, pears and peaches. |
Corridor | Floor pots with ficus and palm trees will come in handy. |
Balcony | Pots with climbing flowers are suitable for decoration. |
Children's room | Buy flora from hypoallergenic materials in unbreakable pots. Give preference to bright and rich shades. |
Plants in the bedroom should please the eye and set the mood for relaxation.
Plastic flowers will add coziness to the bathroom
If your home has a staircase, then you can decorate it too. Hang flower garlands on the railings, and place several small vases with flora on the steps. To decorate the bathroom, it makes sense to use artificial flowers that are not afraid of moisture. Compositions made of latex and plastic are an ideal option.
It can be difficult to allocate space for a vase or pot; in this case, a floral arrangement in the form of a panel will help out
In addition, flowers can be used to decorate a floor lamp shade in any room, decorate a wall with a panel of beautiful plants, place a Hawaiian garland on the head of a bed, or decorate a fireplace with it. There are a lot of decor options - everything is limited only by your imagination.
Decorative compositions for the interior: rules of choice
Original flower compositions will help the interior of the apartment acquire individuality and original additional charm.
How to choose the right flower arrangement:
- Corridor. Tall artificial roses, orchids in a floor vase or small branches to decorate a mirror are appropriate here.
- Living room. An excellent option would be to place a stylish floor vase near the sofa or fireplace, decorative fruits in a basket on the table, small glass vases with the same flowers in one row on the shelf.
- Kitchen. The window sill can be decorated with three small ceramic or clay vases in one line. Secure bunches of artificial onions and garlic on twine, place the fruit in a vase on a table or shelf.
- Bedroom. Three-dimensional wall paintings, panels of orchids or Biedermeier standing on the dressing table will look beautiful.
- Balcony. This is an ideal place to place flowerpots with bindweed flowers, which are very durable and almost do not fade in the sun.
The beauty of living plants, unfortunately, quickly fades, but it gives many ideas for creativity, and art lives forever. A hand-made flower sculpture will bring a lot of joy and positivity to both the owners and guests of the house.
Rules of care
What to do if artificial flower arrangements for the interior are covered with dust? Keeping fabric flora tidy and clean is easy and simple. There are several methods by which you can refresh contaminated plants:
- A feather brush will carefully and accurately remove dust.
- Compressed air cylinder. But be careful, a strong gust of air can deform the flowers.
- Spray for silk products will create a protective layer on the fabric, remove dirt and leave no sticky marks.
- A bag of coarse salt. Place the flowers in it and gently shake them several times.
- A mixture of water and vinegar in a ratio of 1 to 10. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and spray the prepared composition onto the flower arrangement.
- Warm water with soap. The most common method of cleaning a plant. Dip the flora into a bowl with the mixture, rinse gently, and wipe with a dry towel. Be extremely careful not to distort the fabric.
The main thing is to remove the dust in time, then you will have to wash the flowers less often
Artificial compositions should be dried upside down. If the composition has lost its original appearance, the resulting flaws can be easily corrected. Use a steam iron or hair dryer. This way you can smooth out the fabric and significantly improve its appearance.
Secrets of making artificial flowers for the interior
Do not be afraid that compositions made from artificial flowers will fill the house with “non-living” materials. Typically, imitations of living plants are made from materials familiar to everyone: fabric becomes delicate petals, wire becomes a stem, and leaves and shoots are formed from paper. Flexibility and simultaneous elasticity are given to the flower by special impregnations, which are an analogue of starch or ordinary glue.
Of course, you can make a cute bouquet of artificial flowers yourself, but compositions in the production of which modern materials and technologies are invested are more capable of recreating the realism of every curve.
This applies to classic compositions that imitate plants. There are artificial flowers for the interior from a variety of, sometimes unusual, materials . Metal, porcelain, precious and semi-precious stones, leather, plastic... What can we say - even from soap they create masterpieces that will become a worthy decoration for your bathroom.
Artificial flowers in the living room interior. Photo: depositphotos.com
DIY fabric compositions
Making flora is an interesting and entertaining business. It is not necessary to purchase a ready-made bouquet. You can make flowers with your own hands. To do this you will need the following materials:
- a small piece of organza;
- threads, scissors, needle;
- beads or beads;
- glue;
- candle and matches;
- paper for drawing blanks.
So, you will need a piece of paper or cardboard. The preparatory stage is drawing blanks. The most important and beautiful thing about a flower is its delicate petals. Therefore, you need to approach your work with full responsibility. On a piece of paper, draw the required number of future petals of different sizes: large, medium and small.
To draw circles, you can take containers of suitable diameter
Place the resulting blanks on a piece of fabric. In this case it is organza. Choose any color of the material. Next, you need to cut out the resulting petals with scissors. You will notice that the fabric may fray a little around the edges. This is easy to fix. Hold the workpiece over a burning candle or match. The fabric will be “sealed” and the petal will acquire a beautiful curve.
It is necessary to melt the edges of the organza over a lit candle.
Next, you can begin to form the bud. Place large petals at the bottom and small ones at the top. To secure the resulting flower, use a needle and thread that matches the color of the fabric. Make a few stitches in the center of the bud. Decorate the middle of the bud with beads or beads of a contrasting shade. You can secure them in the center of the composition with glue.
Assembling the flower begins with large parts, stringing them on wire. The middle is decorated to your taste with beads or beads
Decorate curtains, lampshades, and headboards with artificial flora. The panel formed from buds of different colors looks beautiful. Art stores now offer a wide variety of panels. They can be large or small, rounded or square, with or without a frame.
His Majesty the Light
The impression that ikebana gives depends greatly on the lighting. At different times of the day, in different weather and under different lighting, it will look completely different. This must be taken into account when planning. If you place a bouquet in front of a brightly lit window, the silhouettes will come to the forefront of perception, but the brightness of the colors will be lost. In this case, pay attention to the pattern of the branches, and it is better to replace the flowers with large elongated leaves, grass stems with panicles and reed cobs.
If the light, on the contrary, falls from behind, silhouettes will play a lesser role, and colors will come to the fore. Moreover, at different times of the day, in sunny or cloudy weather, they will give a different play of colors. You can also place colored lamps in the center of compositions, illuminating them from the inside.
DIY paper flowers
The technique is quite simple and suitable even for a beginner. The easiest way is to make everyone's favorite calla lilies. They will fit into almost any interior and will look stylish and unique. To make flora you will need to use the following materials:
- double-sided paper or foam rubber;
- yellow polymer clay;
- PVA glue.
From white or any other color paper, cut out a regular heart of the desired size. To make a stamen you will need polymer clay. Roll a small flagellum out of it, let the material dry for 20-30 minutes. Turn the heart upside down and insert the stamen into the future bud.
You need to work with clean hands, as polymer clay absorbs any dirt.
Place it strictly in the center. Glue the edges of the petal itself over the polymer flagellum. All that remains is to give the bud the appearance as close as possible to a living flower. Turn the edges outward a centimeter. Your calla lily is ready. But remember, you should not place artificial paper plants in rooms with high humidity. Otherwise, your work will quickly become unusable and lose its original appearance.
These flowers are very fragile and require careful handling.
What do you need to prepare?
In order to create an interior composition of flowers you will need the following tools:
- small balls of their metal, which are necessary to give the petals a convex shape;
- spatula for curling the edges of the petals;
- knife for squeezing out petals and leaves;
- tweezers;
- awl and scissors;
as well as materials:
- small rubber pad;
- glass on which paints will be applied;
- brushes and paints;
- soft wire;
- PVA glue;
- colored paper;
- colored paraffin for creating centers;
- fabric, such as silk;
- satin ribbons for decoration.
It is important to use natural fabrics to create interior colors 2013. In addition to silk, chiffon and crepe de Chine can also be used (see photo). They are very easy to squeeze out and stretch, which is important in the work.
Where to buy artificial compositions
The easiest option is to purchase flora online. Another solution is to buy flowers from florist shops. There you will find a wide variety of plants for any room. They are formed into bouquets, placed in pots and vases. However, remember, the finished composition should not consist of more than 3 types of plants. Otherwise, you risk not highlighting the interior of your apartment, but ruining it with incorrectly selected colors.
Polyester products look beautiful
Before buying artificial flowers, smell them - quality products do not smell like plastic
Don't be afraid to experiment when choosing flora. Finding the perfect composition for your home is easier than it seems. The main thing is to choose a quality product. Flowers should not fall off or have an unpleasant plastic smell. Use your imagination and transform your home thanks to artificial plants!