Artificial flowers are a great way to add a touch of freshness to your space without the upkeep. However, realism isn’t the same for all faux florals. In this guide, we’ll share tips on choosing the best artificial flowers, including the most realistic flowers in our collection.
The Most Realistic Artificial Flowers
Below are some of the most realistic pieces in our collection – from artificial floral arrangements to lifelike flower wreaths and garlands.
Dahlia Arrangement
This realistic flower arrangement is crafted from hand-painted polyester petals and features colorful dahlias and poppies set in a clear glass vase with an acrylic water illusion. Each piece is arranged by hand, and each piece is unique with slight variations. Perfect for indoor or covered outdoor use.
Hydrangea & Ranunculus Arrangement
Designed with hydrangeas and ranunculus, this mixed floral arrangement is crafted and painted by hand. The realistic flowers are set in a glass vase with acrylic water illusion for a beautifully lifelike effect. Display it on tabletops, windowsills, or countertops to add a pop of color to the room.
Amethyst Garden Arrangement
This flower arrangement features stunningly realistic hellebores, lilacs, and lavender. It is set in an antiqued silver-finish ceramic pot and crafted and arranged by hand. Showcase this on the coffee table as a centerpiece or on the mantel as an accent.
Provencal Lavender Wreath
This artificial flower wreath features long lavender stalks with pink flowers and silver-gray leaves for added realism. Inspired by the beautiful French countryside, it is a gorgeous addition to your porch, patio, mantel, and interior walls.
French Market Wreath
Reminiscent of floral markets in Paris, this wreath features purple cattails, white lilacs, and thistles with mixed greenery. Hang it on your front door for a charming spring welcome or above the fireplace mantel to create a cheerful focal point for the living room.
Outdoor Provence Rose Wreath
Featuring cottage roses in varying shades of pink, this artificial floral wreath adds warmth and elegance to doors and windows. Each bloom is handcrafted with over 40 petals and arranged on a bed of eucalyptus leaves, dock stems, and ivy leaves.
Spring in Bloom Garland
Designed with a hand-gathered look, this garland features poppies, orchids, freesia, wild statice, ranunculus, cherry blossoms, kumquats, and tulips set on a natural vine frame. Use it as a dining table centerpiece or hang it on your doorframe for a cheery welcome.
Marseille Meadow Garland
This floral garland is handcrafted from polyester and features ranunculus, waxflower blooms, silver brunia, and assorted leaves. Set it on the table as a centerpiece to elevate your dinner parties or drape it along the mantel to create a charming springtime display.
Sunrise Blooms Garland
Bring the sunshine in with cottage roses, peonies, ranunculus, cosmos, billy buttons, fern, and eucalyptus leaves. Crafted and painted by hand, this vibrant artificial garland is also available as a wreath and floral arrangement.
Tips on Choosing the Best Artificial Flowers
Here are the things to keep in mind when choosing artificial flowers for home decoration:
• Look For High-Quality Materials – Silk, polyester, and plastic are some of the most common materials used to make lifelike florals. Choose high-quality pieces that replicate the look, quality, and feel of real flowers.
• Pay Attention to Details—Check for small details like real-looking veins, texture, and edges on petals, leaves, and stems. The petals’ shapes and sizes should also be like their real counterparts.
• Consider Color Accuracy – The best artificial flower arrangements closely mimic fresh blooms in color, tones, and shading. Check for consistency in the petals and leaves and how they look in different lighting conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are the answers to some of the common questions about artificial flowers.
Who Sells the Most Realistic Artificial Flowers Online?
Balsam Hill has a well-curated assortment of the most realistic-looking artificial flowers available on the market. Our designers mix and match different flower types and foliage to create beautiful and trendy floral displays.
What’s More Expensive: Real or Artificial Flowers?
Real flowers are more expensive than artificial flowers due to the costs associated with cultivation, transportation, and maintenance. However, some high-quality artificial flowers can sometimes approach the cost of real blooms, especially when bought in large quantities for special events.
We hope this guide helped you choose the best lifelike artificial flower decorations for your space. Click the button below to see our collection of faux floral arrangements, wreaths, potted flowers, and more.
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