TURNING EVERYDAY FLORALS INTO HOLIDAY DESIGNS: A GUIDE TO ARTIFICIAL HOLIDAY FLOWERS
The holiday season is a time of magic, transformation, and hope! One of the most beautiful ways to embrace this transformation, especially in your home, is with faux botanicals. By repurposing everyday artificial flowers and foliage, you can create breathtaking holiday arrangements that add a festive holiday touch to your space. In this guide, we’ll explore how to take common faux florals like red roses, white hydrangeas, and eucalyptus, and turn them into stunning holiday centerpieces. We’ll also dive into traditional holiday florals, as well as more untraditional options for those looking to break away from the norm.
EVERYDAY BOTANICALS WITH A HOLIDAY TWIST
RED REAL TOUCH ROSES
Roses are truly classic (not to mention versatile), and hold a special place in holiday decor. Red real touch roses, with their lifelike appearance, become the perfect base for a variety of holiday designs. Pairing red roses with rich green foliage like magnolia leaves or eucalyptus creates a timeless look that can be used throughout the seasons. To make a red rose flower arrangement more festive in feel, consider adding white faux berries, artificial pine branches, or even holly leaves and berries.
You can place these roses in a Christmas wreath, incorporate them into a garland along a mantle or stairway, or arrange them in a centerpiece with flameless candles for a stunning table display. Red roses, while simple, have that luxurious holiday essence when combined with the right elements, making them a timeless holiday staple.
ARTIFICIAL HYDRANGEA FLOWERS
White hydrangeas are a beautiful representation of winter's first fallen snow. Their fluffy, full shape can easily be seen as holiday decor with a few additional touches. Just like the red roses, simply adding faux greenery, like eucalyptus or magnolia leaves, as a backdrop for the hydrangeas enhances the winter wonderland vibe. They can also be paired with red holly berries or crimson magnolias for a more striking holiday palette.
For those who want a touch more color, red and green hydrangeas mixed in a floral design offer a bolder take on holiday florals. Use these together a flower centerpiece, or create a bold and beautiful holiday wreath or table runner by alternating red and green hydrangea blooms.
FAUX ORCHIDS
White orchids bring a unique element to holiday decor. Their sleek, exotic form works wonderfully in minimalist decor or even alongside more dramatic florals. Combined with green magnolia leaves or evergreen branches, white orchids create a contemporary holiday feel.
For a unique, eye-catching holiday display, consider pairing white orchids with red roses and faux eucalyptus leaves in a tall vase arrangement. This look brings together the soft beauty of the orchids with the rich tones of traditional holiday flowers, creating a harmonious balance of old and new.
LUSH MAGNOLIA LEAVES
Magnolia leaves, with their deep green coloring, are perfect for holiday decor. Whether in the form of stems, wreaths, or garlands, their sturdy structure and rich color make them an ideal base for any arrangement. Faux magnolia leaves mixed with white hydrangeas or crimson red roses create a classic holiday look.
Magnolia garlands can be wrapped around banisters or draped over a fireplace mantel, creating a warm, Southern holiday charm. Adding ornaments or faux berries to the garland can further enhance the festive spirit, turning a simple piece of greenery into a real holiday showstopper.
ARTIFICIAL EUCALYPTUS LEAVES
Eucalyptus is well known for its versatility -- in every day and holiday decor -- it serves as the perfect filler or base for all kinds of floral arrangements. Faux eucalyptus leaves, with their soft, muted green tones, complement almost any holiday botanical design. They add a natural, woodland feel, especially when mixed with more traditional holiday florals like poinsettias, hydrangeas, or mixed with artificial white berries.
Use faux eucalyptus in garlands, wreaths, or as an accent in your centerpiece. Its subtlety allows more vibrant flowers, like red roses or amaryllis, to take center stage, while still contributing to the overall design with its soft, neutral presence.
TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY FLORALS
RED HOLLY BERRIES
No holiday arrangement is complete without a touch of red holly berries. These bright, cheerful berry accents add a festive pop of color to any floral design or decor. Pair them with red real touch roses or crimson magnolias for a bold holiday look. Alternatively, holly berries can add a touch of contrast to softer florals, such as white hydrangeas or orchids, creating a balanced holiday arrangement that has both tradition and an elegance touch.
CLASSIC AMARYLLIS
The red and white amaryllis is a staple in holiday decor. Known for its large, trumpet-like blooms, the amaryllis flower commands attention in any arrangement. A mix of red and white artificial amaryllis make a stunning flower arrangement -- or pair with green magnolia leaves for a bigger bolder display.
For a more dramatic look, use amaryllis as the focal point in a large holiday centerpiece. Surround it with white magnolias and red holly berries to create a festive over-the-top Christmas arrangement.
ARTIFICIAL POINSETTIAS
Poinsettias are perhaps the most iconic of all holiday florals. Their vibrant red and classic white varieties make them perfect for traditional holiday decor. Faux poinsettias, with their realistic leaves and petals, are excellent for creating long-lasting holiday arrangements that can used year after year!
Use them in a large statement wreath, combining both red and white varieties with faux berries for the perfect door decor. Poinsettias can also be arranged in potted displays for covered front porches, creating a welcoming holiday atmosphere for arriving guests.
UNTRADITIONAL HOLIDAY FLORALS
WHITE KING PROTEA
For those looking to break away from the traditional holiday florals mentioned above, the tropical king protea offers a bold and exotic alternative. Its unique shape and texture make it a striking focal point. Although not traditionally associated with the holidays, the protea’s snow-white petals can bring a wintery elegance to your decor this holiday season.
Incorporate white king protea into a more modern arrangement by pairing it with artificial willow branches and rich green magnolia leaves. The the protea’s bold look with twisted willow and the balance of faux magnolia leaves will create a visually stunning holiday centerpiece -- and just might give your guests something to talk about!
PASTEL PEONIES AND ROSES
Who says holiday decor has to be limited to red, green, and gold? For those who love softer, more delicate tones, pastel peonies and roses are the perfect choice for a non-traditional holiday palette. Light pink peonies, blush roses, and soft white hydrangeas create a whimsical pastel holiday look reminiscent of a candlyland dream.
These pastel florals work beautifully in wreaths or garlands, especially when paired with silver accents or faux silvery-grey eucalyptus leaves. For a dreamy holiday table centerpiece, mix pastel flowers with white faux berries and a scattering of pale vintage ornaments for untraditional but show-stopping holiday look.
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Whether you prefer the classic red roses and poinsettias for your festive displays, or want to shake things up with untraditional options like white king protea or pastel faux flowers, artificial holiday florals offer endless possibilities for creating beautiful, long- lasting decor. By transforming everyday flowers and foliage into holiday masterpieces, you can craft unique arrangements that reflect both the spirit of the season and your personal style.
From the timeless elegance of red real touch roses to the bold, exotic beauty of the king protea, these artificial botanicals allow you to add festive cheer to your home, no matter your aesthetic. So, whether you’re decorating a mantel, crafting a wreath, or designing a holiday centerpiece that dazzles, remember that the possibilities are endless when it comes to faux holiday florals.
