How to Mix Artificial Greenery with Real Decor for a Luxe Look

When it comes to creating memorable spaces in hospitality, whether it’s a boutique hotel lobby, an ambient restaurant interior or a high-style bar, first impressions are everything. At Awe & Bloom, we believe in transforming interiors into inspiring, immersive environments using a blend of artificial foliage panels and natural design elements. The key? Layering textures, tones, and tactile materials to achieve a seamlessly luxe, biophilic aesthetic.

Start with a Focal Greenery Wall

A vertical garden or greenery wall immediately sets a calming, nature-inspired tone. Our artificial foliage panels are crafted to emulate the look and feel of living plant walls without the upkeep. These feature walls create visual drama and act as a central anchor for the room’s design scheme. For best results, install panels where they’ll catch the light or be visible from key vantage points like entrances or seating areas.

Add Real Touches to Elevate the Illusion

While artificial greenery offers consistency and longevity, adding natural elements helps soften the transition and enhances believability:

• Place potted real plants near artificial panels, think hanging ferns, monsteras or indoor palms.
• Use natural materials such as reclaimed wood shelving, exposed stonework or ceramic planters to complement the greenery’s organic vibe and add a tactile finish.

These layers not only add dimension, but also draw the eye around the room naturally, echoing how foliage grows in the wild. It’s about creating rhythm and flow, not just visual interest.

Use Lighting to Create Ambience

Strategic lighting is a game changer. Use soft up lights behind foliage panels to create shadows and depth or install warm, dimmable pendant lights near greenery walls for a cosy, intimate atmosphere. Backlit panels or concealed LEDs can bring artificial greenery to life in the evening, giving it a realistic glow that mimics dappled sunlight. Consider programmable lighting to shift the ambience throughout the day, from morning warmth to evening calm, further enhancing the immersive quality.

Styling That Guides the Gaze

Thoughtful placement of furniture, artwork, and decor helps the design feel intentional:

• Position tables to face or frame the feature wall, inviting guests to engage with the space.
• Hang artwork with botanical or natural themes that complement the foliage.
• Use mirrors to reflect green elements across the space, creating the illusion of a larger, more verdant environment.

This approach ensures the greenery is not just a backdrop, but a central storytelling element in your interior design.

Why It Works for Commercial Spaces

In hospitality and commercial settings, artificial green walls offer practical elegance. They’re low-maintenance, hygienic, and always in bloom. Ideal for high-traffic or low-light areas where real plants may struggle.

Paired with real accents and thoughtful styling, they seamlessly enhance natural interiors in restaurants, spas, and hotels, creating calming, immersive environments that encourage relaxation, elevate guest experience, and inspire return visits.