There is a moment every Autumn when the light shifts, the evenings cool down, and suddenly the house starts asking for a little more warmth.
That doesn't mean it needs pumpkins everywhere.
For us, decorating for fall has always been less about adding seasonal décor and more about changing the mood of a room. A few branches on the kitchen island. Something deeper and moodier on the dining table. A wild, slightly imperfect arrangement where there were fresh summer flowers a few weeks ago.
And increasingly, we're doing it with faux.
Faux Florals Have Changed
Forget the overly perfect silk arrangements you may be picturing. The best faux stems today are intentionally irregular, beautifully colored and surprisingly realistic.
We look for the same things in faux florals that we would in fresh: movement, variation, interesting texture and colors that feel like they could actually exist in nature.
For fall, that means moving away from obvious orange and yellow and toward woodland greens, faded berry tones, dusty neutrals, deep claret and branches that feel as though they were just brought in from outside.
Our current collection includes everything from woodland branches and beauty berry to wild oat grass, rosehips, hydrangea and hawthorn berry, making it easy to build something layered without it feeling overly arranged.
Start With the Branches
If you're not sure where to begin, begin big.
A few oversized branches in a beautiful vessel can completely change a room. We love them on an entry table, kitchen island or dining room console where they have enough space to make a statement.
And don't work too hard at arranging them. Let them bend. Let one side be taller than the other. Leave some negative space.
The goal is collected, not constructed.
Mix Florals With Things That Aren't Flowers
This is what makes an arrangement interesting.
Start with a branch or leafy stem for structure, then layer in grasses, berries or something with a completely different texture. Add just a few floral stems rather than filling every opening with blooms.
It's the same principle we use when designing a room: contrast creates depth.
Soft next to structured. Full next to sparse. Refined next to a little wild.
Use Fewer Stems Than You Think
One of our favorite ways to use faux florals is also the simplest.
One beautiful branch in a sculptural vase.
Three stems loosely gathered on a bedside table.
A handful of berry branches in an old ceramic vessel.
You don't necessarily need an "arrangement." Sometimes the restraint is what makes it feel sophisticated.
Let the Vessel Do Some of the Work
The container matters just as much as what's going into it.
For fall, we love florals paired with aged pottery, warm stone, textured ceramic, smoked glass and vessels with imperfect, organic shapes.
A more substantial vessel also helps faux florals feel grounded and intentional, especially when you're using taller branches.
And don't be afraid to use something that wasn't technically designed as a vase. A favorite pitcher, vintage pot or sculptural vessel can make the arrangement feel much more personal.
Build It Once. Change It With the Seasons.
This might be our favorite thing about investing in good faux florals.
You don't have to reinvent the arrangement every season.
Start with beautiful greenery and branches that can live in your home most of the year. In fall, add berry stems, grasses and deeper colors. As winter approaches, remove a few of those pieces and introduce pine, winter berries or softer neutrals.
The foundation stays. The mood changes.
It's an easy way to let your home move with the seasons without filling a closet with seasonal décor.
A Little Fall Is Enough
Your home doesn't need to announce that fall has arrived.
It can simply feel a little warmer. A little moodier. A little more layered.
Bring in a branch. Change the flowers on the table. Light a candle earlier than you did last month.
Sometimes that's all a room needs.
Save 15% off your entire purchase of fall florals when you purchase 3 or more. Mix and Match!
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