Information About Orchids

There are over 30,000 types of orchids, and almost four times as many orchid hybrids. Not surprisingly, there is an almost endless selection of silk orchids you can choose from. One trait all orchids share is a leaf pattern that is semi-symmetrical. With orchids, all of the petals and the flower’s center are exposed. They incorporate stunning combinations of colors and employ a semi-symmetrical design, like their leaves. One caution when using orchids in your flower arrangements: make them the leading flower in your layout. A couple ways to arrange them include draping them over the sides of a basket or gathering them towards the middle and adorning them with tiny flowers or well-chosen greenery. Orchids most commonly employ two to three strong, bright, contrasting colors (such as white and purple or yellow, orange, and black). However, among the 100,000 varieties available, there are orchids in just about every shade imaginable. Orchids are a good choice for home decor because they look right for almost any season.

Silk Roses

In weddings, using silk or artificial flowers is a popular way to decorate for the occasion. The type of flower used the most to adorn weddings is the rose. However, roses are not just for weddings anymore: increasingly, they are being used as home dcor. Not only do silk roses last an extremely long time, but the similarity in appearance to real roses is almost perfect; both of these factors have led to the upswing in usage. If the roses are not well cared for, they will last a few years; if they are, they will stay beautiful for decades. There are many ways to decorate your house with roses�"they can be added to a garland draped over a mantelpiece, or they can adorn a vase on a side table. Silk roses are most beautifully displayed when the viewer can look directly at them, so make sure that they can be seen well from any viewpoint when they are placed in a display. You can go the extra mile by lightly spraying your displayed roses with a hint of perfume.

Home Decor Downtimes

For the true interior designer, the world of decorating and redecorating never seems to stop. Unfortunately, we often have a lot to do before we can get to some of the projects we are excited about. That does not mean, though, that you cannot do a thing to prepare for those endeavors. One of the best tips available is to keep a notebook handy. This way, you can keep track of all your thoughts when you do not have time to immediately work on them. Include any questions you have or problems you will need to solve. Often, you will find when you come back to your idea that you have already figured out any solutions you need without realizing it.

Hanging Plants: Picking and Displaying

No matter the size of your house, adding hanging plants make for a great and non-invasive decorative touch. A good variety of silk plants�"large and small, wide and narrow, on the floor and on the ceiling�"brings uniqueness and variety to your home. Most often hanging plants get placed in a corner of the room, which is a great way to spruce up some of the more neglected, dusty areas of your house. Hanging plants placed in corners also stay out of the way. Using the right equipment as you hang your plants prevents you from having problems in the future. For very large plant, you will probably need to attach a sturdy hook to a beam in the ceiling. For lighter, smaller plants, plastic and wooden hooks are usually fine, and you can often just screw them in where you want. As you decide on which hanging plants to use, think about colors of the flowers, shapes of the leaves, the designs of the containers, and how the plant will grow. Whether real or artificial, a hanging plant is yet another tool to use in your home dcor.