How to Style Artificial Plants for a Luxe, Effortless Look

Because fake plants deserve better than dusty corners and sad baskets.

There’s an art to making artificial greenery feel anything but fake. At Green Parrot Botanicals, we believe your faux plants should feel as curated and considered as every other design choice in your space. Whether you’re sprucing up a reception area or giving your kitchen shelf a little love, we’re here to help you style with confidence, ease, and a healthy dose of personality.

Here’s how to style your artificial plants like a pro (without a single watering can in sight):

1. Start With Intention, Not Just Decoration

Before plonking a plant just because there’s an empty corner, ask: What mood do I want to create?
Do you want to soften a sleek space? Add life to a minimal palette? Frame a piece of furniture or artwork? Your greenery should serve a purpose - whether it's balance, drama, warmth or height.

2. Pair with Beautiful Pots and Vessels

A stunning plant in a sad pot is like wearing designer shoes with mismatched socks. Your vessel sets the tone.
Go for ceramic, concrete, woven baskets, or even brass and glass - just make sure it complements your space. For a modern luxe look, consider clean lines, textural contrast, and neutral tones that let the greenery shine.

3. Mix Plant Heights and Textures

Just like a good gallery wall, styling greenery is about variation and rhythm. Combine cascading ferns with upright grasses. Pair bold fiddle-leaf figs with finer stems. In shelving or reception displays, think in layers - tall at the back, trailing toward the front, textures dancing throughout.

4. Use Groupings and Vignettes

Instead of spreading single plants all over like confetti, create lush little stories. Group plants together in odd numbers (three is a magic number) and mix in objects like books, candles, or ceramics to elevate the display.

5. Don’t Forget the Light

Just because your plant isn’t alive doesn’t mean light doesn’t matter. Position faux plants where real ones would naturally thrive - it adds instant realism. Corners near windows, open shelving, or sunny nooks are perfect spots.

6. Less Gloss, More Realism

Quality matters. Our pieces are chosen for their real-touch textures and authentic colours - not shiny plastic leaves from the bargain bin. Avoid overly symmetrical shapes or anything too perfect. Real plants have character; your faux ones should too.

Want More Styling Tips?

If you'd love some help bringing your space to life, book The Botanical Brief—our signature 30-minute styling consult. Let’s make your space feel as fresh as it looks.