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How to style and maintain artificial flowers

Immerse yourself in the green, versatile world of artificial flowers. Combine striking flowers with artificial greenery and create a unique bouquet for your home. Want to know how? Scroll down to our handy step-by-step guide.

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Why choose an artificial bouquet?

For anyone who feels disappointed when their fresh bouquet starts to wilt after only one week, an artificial bouqet is the perfect solution. Discover the benefits of artificial flowers:

  • Maintenance-free: artificial flowers require no watering, feeding or other plant care.
  • Extended lifespan: artificial flowers last and will not wither away (which also saves money).
  • Suitable for any spot in the house: artificial flowers don't need natural light, so they're even suitable for rooms without windows, like the toilet or an attic.

Artificial flowers perform well day and night without any drops of water, love, or attention. That sounds plantastic, doesn't it?

Artificial flowers: art or kitsch?

Do you also get that wonderful feeling from a beautiful bouquet, but don't want to spend money on a new bouquet every week? Replace fresh flowers with artificial flowers (these days, you can hardly tell the difference) and thereby extend the lifespan of your bouquet. Or, for example, combine real flowers with artificial ones! The fun thing about an artificial bouquet is that you can go all out. Opt for striking showstoppers and style your bouquet how you like.

One artificial flower in a vase

Sometimes, a single flower is enough. One flower in a small vase often looks beautiful. Use different sizes and shapes of vases for a charming effect. Trim the stems of the artificial flowers so they fit well in the vase. Choose brightly coloured blooms, like this pink dahlia, for a fresh look.

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BERÄKNA vases and two sizes of VILJESTARK vases, each with one pink dahlia SMYCKA artificial flower standing in them.
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Mix and match artificial flowers

If you want more than a single flower, go ahead and mix and match. This simple, affordable bouquet consists of just three types of artificial flowers: poppies, peonies, and dahlias. Brighten up your interior and mood with this cute artificial bouquet.

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A pink poppy and white peony and pink dahlia SMYCKA artificial flowers stand in a clear glass PÅDRAG vase on a white surface.
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Add some greenery to your artificial bouquet for a grand effect

Want to take your artificial flowers a step further? Create a complete bouquet with some artificial greenery. Green leaves make the bouquet look even more realistic and add a bit more fullness. You can add as much greenery as you like.

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A SMYCKA artificial bouquet and some SMYCKA artificial flowers stand in a white STILREN vase on a white surface.
A bouquet of artificial leaves, artificial ferns and a white dogwood SMYCKA artificial spray in a STOCKHOLM 2025 vase.
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How to create an artificial bouquet?

First, gather your favourite artificial flowers, leaves, and a matching vase. Select different colours and heights for a playful effect.

  1. Start with your favourite flowers: place them in the centre so they stand out. Think of your composition: try to vary in height. Position tall flowers in the middle and arrange shorter flowers around them.
  2. Enhance your bouquet with greenery: this completes the look. Opt for artificial green leaves or branches and watch your bouquet come to life (not literally, of course).
  3. Find a vase that complements your bouquet and style. Trim the stems to fit the vase. Tie them together if needed and enjoy!

You don't have to fill the vase with water. If you combine fresh cut flowers with artificial flowers, make sure the artificial stems don't touch the water. This will keep them fresh.

Cleaning artificial flowers: how to keep your bouquet beautiful and fresh

Although artificial flowers require no maintenance, it is wise to clean them occasionally. No worries. Cleaning artificial flowers is super easy. Artificial flowers occasionally need a cleaning session. Not because they need to grow, but to prevent them from collecting dust and looking dull. It's simple: use a cleaning cloth, dampen it, and gently wipe it clean. This removes dust or stuck-on dirt and ensures your flower looks tip-top again.

A sun-dappled dining area with a light-wood-panel wall and a white, round DOCKSTA table decorated with flowers and fruit.

Where to put your artificial flowers?

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An in/outdoor white GALIAMELON flower box with holder filled with SMYCKA artificial flowers.
A clear glass VILJESTARK and BERÄKNA vase filled with SMYCKA artificial flowers.
A kitchen with a SMYCKA artificial bouquet on the windowsill.
Yellow SMYCKA artificial flowers on a windowsill in the bathroom
A festive set table with SMYCKA artificial flowers in clear VILJESTARK vases.
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