Have you noticed that? Restaurants around the world have been trying to add artificial plant elements to their decorations, and the advantages of live plants seem to be weakening. This change in decoration strategy not only adds a touch of greenery but also enhances the dining experience without the hassle of plant care.
In this post, we will explore this trend and share creative ideas for using artificial plants in restaurant design to inspire your next project.
Why More Restaurants Are Turning To Artificial Plants For Decor
Artificial plants must have irreplaceable advantages to make so many restaurants choose them. The beauty and practicality of fake plants have won everyone’s love. Many decorating experts have clearly expressed their love for artificial plants. The main reasons are as follows:
1. Artificial plants are not affected by seasonal changes
Seasonal changes have a great impact on plants. They will inevitably enter a cycle of growth, withering and falling leaves. This will greatly affect the beauty of the restaurant. Artificial plants are evergreen and can always be kept in the most perfect state.
2. Fake plants have no pest risk
Plant pests are very annoying, especially for restaurants. Fake plants without pests and pesticides are more suitable for dining environments.
3. Artificial plants require less time to care for
Artificial plants require little maintenance other than the occasional dusting. Imagine how much easier it would be to not have to spend time doing this when your restaurant is busy! You can spend more time focusing on your food and restaurant service.
4. Artificial plants are more durable
In restaurants, the temptation of close contact with plants is to unconsciously touch them. Coupled with daily friction, live plants can easily become worn out. Obviously, faux plants will last longer. In addition, they will not have falling leaves and broken branches.
Best Artificial Plants For Restaurant Design
There are many faux plants that can be used for restaurant decoration. Don’t worry about the small size of the restaurant and can’t use green plants for decoration! Artificial vertical gardens and artificial hanging plants are the perfect solution for such situations. The following are common fake plants used for restaurant decoration, I hope to provide a reference for your purchase.
1. Artificial Plants In Pot
Artificial potted plants are the most common artificial plants. You can place them on any ground you want to decorate. Popular styles include fake birds of paradise, artificial ficus trees, faux ball trees, and small potted plants for tabletop decoration. It is a very bad experience to be stared at by others while dining, so some designers choose to line them up as plant screens to block sight.
2. Artificial Vertical Garden
Want to create a forest theme restaurant? Artificial vertical gardens can decorate the walls of the restaurant with green. There are many styles of faux vertical gardens. Therefore, to choose the right vertical garden, you can get our product catalog and choose your favorite style.
3. Fake Hanging Plants
Artificial hanging plants can decorate many neglected but effective corners. Artificial vines and artificial creepers can decorate the edges of roofs. Artificial hanging ferns and hanging greenery ceiling can decorate anywhere except the ceiling. You just need to add a hook. Some innovative designers also combine hanging ferns with lights.
4. Artificial Hedges
Artificial hedges used for restaurant decor include hedge panels, hedges in planter and expandable privacy fence. Hedges panels can be seen as a simple version of artificial vertical gardens. Hedges in planter and expandable privacy fence can be used as partitions. It should be noted that if you choose a expandable privacy fence and have a strong need for privacy, you can contact the manufacturer to customize with a higher density of artificial leaves.
5. Artificial Leaves Branches
Artificial leaves branches are made of various plant leaves. Because they are small and have many styles, there are many creative designs. Different leaves can be fixed in planter and used as decorations for seating areas. They can also be hung from the ceiling to create a ceiling full of green plants.
6. Moss
Moss is divided into preserved moss and artificial moss. In fact, preserved moss needs to be dyed and shaped artificially, so it will be introduced here together with artificial plants.
Moss has a soft, lush texture that brings the feeling of nature indoors. Due to the ideal natural cell structure of moss, its internal diffuse growth and the convex shape of the element itself, this can achieve better noise absorption from multiple angles. Busy restaurants use moss to create a more pleasant dining experience.
Where To Put Fake Plants In Your Restaurant Project
Artificial plants are perfect for restaurant decor. The shady environment of a restaurant is not suitable for real plants, not to mention the time cost of watering and various maintenance. Based on our experience with 500+ projects, here are some of our favorite locations.
Entrance and waiting area: Create a warm and inviting first impression by placing artificial plants at the entrance, such as faux topiary balls or decorating adjacent walls with fake vertical gardens.
Table centerpieces: Small and delicate artificial potted plants can be a focal point on the table. For smaller restaurants with smaller scale, succulents are a good choice. They can add color and texture, and save valuable space.
Ceiling: If you have high ceilings, balconies or irregular windowsills, you can hang artificial vines and hanging plants around the edges to create the natural look of an indoor forest.
Partitions: Use tall artificial plants or planter fences to create stylish partitions, enhancing the atmosphere while providing privacy for diners. You can also use fake plants to divide different areas of the restaurant.
Bar area: Add hanging or potted plants near the bar to contrast with the sleek appearance of bottles and glassware, adding a fresh touch.
Restrooms: Enhance the overall aesthetic by adding artificial hanging plants to the restroom walls. It can create a spa-like experience for your guests and evoke tranquility.
In unused corners: Filling empty corners with artificial potted plants works well, such as artificial snake plants. If the empty corner is large, use larger fake palm trees or olive trees to decorate.
How Are ULAND Designer Customers Using Artificial Plants
In order to intuitively reflect the effect of fake plants in the entire restaurant, we share two restaurant projects we participated in. They both used a large number of various artificial plants for restaurant decoration.
South African Restaurant Decoration Project
In this project, a large number of wall hangings decorate the entire ceiling, as if you have come to the jungle. On the background wall of the bar area, artificial vertical gardens are used for decoration. And faux monstera is used as a decoration for the seating area and serves as a partition.
American Restaurant Decoration Project
In this project, the designer used a lot of artificial vertical garden elements to decorate the restaurant walls. The restaurant’s name and logo were also added to the vertical garden wall. Artificial vines are used to decorate the edges of other walls. In addition, various fake potted plants and trees are placed in various corners or on shelves in the restaurant.
FAQ About Fake Plants For The Restaurant Decor
The following are some common questions that we hope can answer your purchasing confusion:
1. Can fakeplants be used in restaurant outdoor areas?
Yes. Just ensure that the artificial plants you choose are UV-resistant if they will be in direct sunlight, to prevent them from fading. ULANG has a special series of UV-proof faux plants to provide protection for your outdoor use.
2. Are artificial plants safe for restaurant use?
Yes. ULAND’s artificial plants have passed SGS heavy metal certification. And we have flame retardant artificial plants that can meet the needs of indoor fire safety. This video will show you how ULAND fake plants behave when faced with fire.
3. Where can I buy high-quality artificial plants for restaurants?
You can buy high-quality restaurant faux plants from local retailers, although this will be more expensive for large quantities. Choosing a professional faux plant manufacturer will save you a lot of money and ensure quality throughout the process. Check this blog to help you learn more about sourcing artificial plants for your project.
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4. How long do fake plants last in a restaurant?
About 3~5yeas. It also depends on your maintenance. Proper maintenance can make it last longer. For example, use moss indoors and keep it away from water. Strong and long-term sunlight will make the moss hard and brittle. And water will fade the moss dyed with water-based dyes.
Conclusion
ULAND is a leading artificial plant manufacturer from China with 20+ years of production experience. During this period, we have supplied high-quality fake plants to commercial projects and retailers around the world. With the accumulation of project experience, our professional services and realistic artificial plants have been widely recognized. Do you want to find an artificial plant supplier for your restaurant project or seek greening advice, please send your needs to sales@ulandgreen.com. Looking forward to our communication.
