Key Takeaways
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True Bloom Florals offers hyper-realistic stems to elevate your space, minus the water, wilt and rot.
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Our faux florals offer instant polish and work year-round for everything from seasonal centerpieces to wow-worthy shelfies.
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Start with a neutral base, then swap in seasonal accents to keep your display seasonally on point.
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Pro tip: Try mixing in a few real stems to your faux arrangement for a layered, lifelike look.
Ever noticed how a great floral arrangement really pulls a space together? It’s a simple way to add a fresh, organic vibrance with a little texture and color. But the upkeep with fresh flowers is real—there’s the water and the arranging and the inevitability that this beautiful arrangement is slowly wilting and rotting and will need to be tossed within a week or so. That’s where today’s realistic faux flowers come in, and True Bloom Floral, an exclusive collection here at Third & Main, is doing it right. We’re all about blending beauty with ease, which is exactly what our faux florals do. Whether you’re setting the mood for company or just bringing in a little seasonal color, consider our lifelike stems your secret styling weapon. Now, we’re sharing exactly how to style realistic artificial flowers all year long.
Starting Strong: How To Choose The Most Realistic Faux Flowers
If your single association with faux flowers is those dusty plastic things your grandmother used to poke into her lawn, you’re in for a treat. Today’s modern version is truly incredible, but if you’re only interested in the ultra-realistic look, here’s what to keep in mind.
Real flowers have natural depth to their coloring. They have gradients and subtle imperfections. The best fake flowers mimic this beautifully, down to the fine veining in the petals and leaves. When it’s too perfect, it just looks fake. Real flowers are textured, too. Petals often have a fine matte finish, while leaves may be a little fuzzy. As for stems, flexibility is key. That allows plenty of creativity for arranging, so you can achieve that artful bend and drape so common with the real thing. (Bonus: No more worrying that you’ll snap a stem when you’re arranging it just so!) The goal is a finished arrangement that’s neither too stiff nor too shiny, so it looks as effortlessly beautiful as the fresh-cut version.
Seasonal Swap-Outs
For year-round arrangements, we have a little secret. Start with a neutral base—we love eucalyptus, pale roses and white hydrangeas—and then swap out seasonal accents. That keeps the presentation on point and interesting all year long. In the spring, mix in tulips or ranunculus in delicate pastels, or try incorporating cherry blossom stems. In the summer, go for vibrant peonies, dahlias and sunflowers. In the fall, berries and dried wheat or pampas grass work well, and in winter, try pine sprigs, cedar, red berries and white blooms.
Swapping out a handle of stems like this is fast and incredibly impactful. It changes the look and feel of your arrangement without a big (expensive) overhaul. Plus, one of the benefits of faux flowers is that they store well, so you can pack them away once the season ends and they’ll be in the same beautiful condition when you need them again.
A Designer’s Trick: Mixing Fresh and Faux
For the biggest oomph, try incorporating a few real stems to add scent and texture. Not every faux flower stands up to a side-by-side comparison, but True Bloom Floral can—and does! We love tucking a few fresh flowers into the center of a stunning faux arrangement to make it feel a little more dynamic and layered. Just remember that without water, this is a short-term trick!
The Bottom Line
Realistic faux florals are an elegant, mess-free way to add warmth and personality to your home. True Bloom Florals stand up under scrutiny, so you can display them anywhere—from the entryway to the bookshelf to a place of honor as your table centerpiece. If you’re ready to try faux flowers that look and feel real, explore our collection of high-end florals today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to make fake flowers look more realistic?
Start with high-quality faux blooms with color gradients, realistic textures and subtle imperfections, like those in the True Bloom Floral collection by Third & Main. Fluff and shape, bending the flexible stems to create the artful drape of real flowers. Try mixing in real greenery or a few real blossoms for a totally convincing finish.
How do you make fake flowers not fade?
Modern faux florals are pretty durable, but it’s best to keep them out of direct sunlight to preserve their vibrance and color.
How do you style artificial flowers?
Begin with high-quality stems. Choose a vessel and decide on your focal point. Add stems diagonally for structure, or use clear floral tape to create a cross-hatch across the top of your vessel to support your stems. Twist each stem as needed so that it falls naturally. Incorporate foliage or larger leaves to frame your arrangement with an eye to overall balance. Keep making adjustments until you’re happy!