Albany Times Union (Sunday)

10 tips for artificial greenery

- By Cathy Hobbs

When it comes to successful home decor, the secret often lies in the finishing touches. Often adding living or green elements such as trees and plants can help invigorate a room. But what if the associated maintenanc­e isn’t feasible? This is when you can use artificial greenery as an aesthetica­lly pleasing alternativ­e.

1. Pay attention to color. A richness of color is important when it comes to artificial flowers. You will want to have selections that won’t fade.

2. Avoid dried or silk flowers if looking to create a modern space. Dried flowers tend to

work best in traditiona­l or formal spaces.

3. Consider texture when buying flowers and stems.

4. Use artificial arrangemen­ts that are the appropriat­e size, height and scale.

5. Place artificial arrangemen­ts in areas where you would place live arrangemen­ts such as side tables, consoles and dining and coffee tables.

6. Avoid placing arrangemen­ts in direct sunlight.

7. Maintain artificial arrangemen­ts by cleaning and dusting their stems and leaves.

8. Look for trees with large leaves in large spaces as well as spaces with tall ceilings. Small plants and plantings work well in smaller areas and spaces.

9. Consider non-floral artificial elements such as palms, berries and other non-florals.

10. Bathrooms, entry consoles and small side tables are great locations for smaller artificial arrangemen­ts. Larger arrangemen­ts work well on larger surfaces such as dining and coffee tables.

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Getty Images / Getty Images Artificial plants can beautify the same spaces where you would consider putting live plants.

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