How to Mix Artificial & Real Plants for a Stunning Home Look

Greenery instantly breathes life into any home, but maintaining real plants alone can sometimes be challenging. The perfect solution? Combining artificial and real plants to create a lush, vibrant, and practical home décor that looks effortlessly stunning.

This guide will help you blend real and artificial greenery in a way that feels natural, stylish, and easy to maintain, making your space both beautiful and practical.

Why Mix Artificial and Real Plants?

There are several advantages to combining artificial and real plants in your home décor:

• Low-maintenance beauty: Artificial plants provide year-round greenery without the need for constant care.
• Highlight focal points: Real plants can draw attention to key areas, while artificial plants fill gaps.
• Flexibility in placement: Artificial plants can go where light is limited, while real plants thrive where sunlight reaches.
• Enhanced style: Mixing textures, sizes, and types creates depth and visual interest.

By strategically pairing artificial and real plants, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: beauty, greenery, and practicality.

Tips for Blending Artificial and Real Plants

1. Balance Sizes and Shapes

• Place larger real plants in prominent areas to anchor the room.
• Use smaller artificial plants to complement corners, shelves, or spaces with less light.
• Vary leaf shapes and textures to create a dynamic, natural look.

2. Match Plant Styles and Colours

• Choose artificial plants that mimic the style of your real plants.
• Stick to a cohesive colour palette to ensure the mix looks intentional, not random.

3. Use Artificial Plants Strategically

• Perfect for low-light areas where real plants struggle.
• Ideal for high-traffic areas, such as hallways or shelves, where real plants may get damaged.
• Can be styled in decorative pots to elevate your décor without maintenance.

4. Combine in Planter Groups

• Mix real and artificial plants in clusters to create mini “green zones.”
• Use matching or complementary pots to unify the look.
• Consider layering heights: tall real plants at the back, medium artificial plants in front.

5. Rotate and Refresh

• Swap artificial and real plants seasonally to keep your home looking fresh.
• Rotate real plants for even light exposure while keeping artificial plants consistently vibrant.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overcrowding: Too many plants can look messy; allow breathing space.
• Mismatched styles: Avoid combining overly different textures or unrealistic artificial plants.
• Ignoring lighting: Place real plants where they’ll get sufficient light, and artificial plants where natural light is limited.

Why Choose The Tarva for Your Plant Mix

At The Tarva, we offer both real and high-quality artificial plants to help you create a cohesive, stunning home look. Our expert tips and curated selections make it easy to mix greenery seamlessly in any space.

• Real plants: Carefully selected and shipped with care to thrive indoors.
• Artificial plants: Lifelike, premium quality for low-maintenance style.
• Styling guidance: Advice on combining plants for maximum visual impact.

Whether you want lush corners, vibrant desktops, or decorative statement pieces, The Tarva ensures your indoor greenery looks flawless — real or artificial.

Create a Stunning Green Home Today

Mixing artificial and real plants is the smart way to enjoy greenery without compromising on style or practicality. Start by selecting your favourite real plants from The Tarva, then complement them with premium artificial pieces to achieve a balanced, striking look.

Explore our collections at The Tarva and design your perfect green home today!