FAKE IT WITH FOLIAGE
Foliage and succulents – those fleshy leaved plants including cacti – are the go-to green accessories this year – and if you lack ‘green fingers,’ just opt for those ultra-realistic and perfect-in-every-detail artificial versions.
“For me, plants magically transform spaces, add texture, and are a game changer when it comes to enlivening surfaces,” says designer Abigail Ahern, whose Abigail Ahern/Edition collection at Debenhams includes faux succulents and plants.
“Faux plants are even better, as they’re petfriendly and add a punch to any surface. Faux plants and flowers add colour, shape and life to a room, and like artwork, they are another powerful tool in your decorating arsenal. Needless to say, I am a little bit obsessed!”
■ DECOR TIP: Too many hard angles and straight lines in a room can make a space uncomfortable – so follow interior designers, who often use plants and trees to soften corners, as they add such beautiful focal points. Remember to vary the tone of green and mix feathery, shiny, matte and prickly all together to get the most intoxicating foliage effects.