Which Artificial Flower Colors Are Good for a Home?

Bright and Bold

• If your home features pastel yellow walls, colored rugs and brightly upholstered furniture, a bouquet of equally bright artificial flowers contributes to the sunny, cheerful atmosphere. If you like to keep colors coordinated, opt for hues in the same color family as your existing scheme. Make a kitchen with a yellow backsplash even brighter with six stems of silk daisies, while a pale blue nursery pairs well with a bunch of blue silk hydrangeas in a white porcelain vase. Contrasting colors also deliver a visual impact. Pair classic red clay roses with your pale green dining room or bold orange silk poppies with your lavender bedroom for a striking and playful contrast.

Elegant Arrangements

• Neutral-colored arrangements complement your existing elegant color and design scheme rather than distracting from it. If your interior design scheme is based on neutral-beige or natural-earth tones, elegant arrangements in more subdued colors are suitable for your artificial flower arrangements. Classic white roses or sprigs of fake baby's breath add texture without overwhelming your space with color; some artificial white flowers also include other white fabrics like lace or organza for additional texture and sophistication. Brown is more common for artificial willow branches or cat-o-nine tails than it is for artificial flowers; create tall arrangements from fake branches to add an unexpected element of color and shape without competing with your existing color scheme. If you want to include color in an earth-toned home without creating a distraction, consider artificial wheat grass or bamboo stalks that add a burst of green that matches the natural scheme.

Seasonal Creations

• No matter what the style or color scheme of your home, seasonal arrangements using artificial flowers provide a sensible display of color and life without the hassle of constantly rotating out your arrangements of seasonal fresh flowers. In the fall, arrange orange-colored artificial flowers like tiger lily's or marigolds in a shallow wooden bowl with fake gourds and maple leaves for a festive dining table centerpiece that will outlast the season. In winter, icy blue delphinium amid sprigs of branches coated in silver glitter is a festive and elegant choice. Spring and summer time call for multi-colored arrangements that celebrate the coming of a new growing season. Opt for pink, purple and yellow hues of tulips, daisies or geraniums for your tabletop displays.