Colorful window boxes will give a welcome touch to any commercial space and add charm to a home’s exterior. But caring for fresh blooms through different seasons can be hectic, time-consuming, and costly – that’s where artificial flowers come in!
Fake flower boxes are a stylish, smart solution that will keep your window display full of life throughout the year. Whether you own or manage a commercial façade or you are a busy homeowner, fake floral window boxes exude durable elegance with zero maintenance.
Let’s look at the ways you can create a breathtaking and long-lasting synthetic flower window box that will hold up to the elements and remain vibrant throughout the year.
What Artificial Flowers Work Best for Window Boxes?
Picking the perfect type of flowers imitation is key to creating a window box that not only looks good on day one, but lasts for a long time.
UV-Resistant and Weatherproof Flowers
Your window box will be exposed to harsh conditions such as wind, rain, and sun. Due to these conditions, you require blooms that are:
- Weatherproof or outdoor-rated: To help your window box withstand dust, fluctuating temperatures, and rain
- UV-resistant: To protect your window box from fading due to sunlight
At FeelReal, we’ve helped hundreds of clients across Europe, the Middle East, and coastal regions in the U.S. solve outdoor fading issues by using UV-injected PE flowers and weather-treated silk blends. Based on internal lab testing and field performance, our UV-protected blooms retain over 90% of their original color after 2,000+ hours of sun exposure. For example, a landscape contractor in Florida installed our artificial petunias and trailing ivy on 40+ residential balconies, and after two harsh seasons, the window boxes remained intact and visually appealing—with no need for replacements. This kind of long-term outdoor reliability is why choosing commercial-grade, outdoor-rated artificial flowers makes a real difference.
Quality Flowers
For the most rewarding window box arrangement, make sure your artificial flowers are of the best quality.
- For easy shaping, go for flexible stems
- For a lifelike, realistic look, choose multiple shades per petal
- To fill space and add depth, thick, wired greenery is your best bet
- Ensure all your flowers are made of premium fabric or synthetic materials such as plastic, latex, or polyester
Best Artificial Flowers for Outdoor Window Boxes
Some fake flowers are best suited for outdoor settings and will offer a better realistic look and hold up under various harsh weather conditions.
- Lilies: They’re bold and dramatic, making them ideal for a big impact
- Petunias: They are best suited for cascading styles
- Magnolias: They have large, lifelike petals to bring out elegance
- Graniums: They are full and colorful – the perfect classics for window boxes
- Trailing greenery or ivy: Perfect for adding flow and depth
- Lavender: They bring out a Mediterranean or rustic feel
What Materials Do You Need to Make a Window Box with Artificial Flowers?
The first thing you need to do before you begin to design your artificial window box decoration is to gather your supplies. Whether you will be using pre-made elements or going fully DIY, selecting the right materials will go a long way in ensuring that your setup is realistic, weather-resistant, and secure.
Material You Require for A DIY Faux Flower Window Box
Here is everything you will need.
- Floral foam blocks: To anchor your flower stems and hold your arrangement in place
- Window box or planter: Go for metal, wood, or plastic boxes, ideal for outside use
- Hot glue gun or waterproof glue: Will be used to secure your flower stems and filler in foam
- Floral wire or zip ties: Great for securing hanging baskets or big bunches
- Scissors and wire cutters: Useful for reshaping flowers and trimming the stems
- UV-protective spray: Provided an extra layer of fade protection
- Artificial flowers: When choosing the flowers, go for a mixture of main blooms (such as magnolias or lilies) and fillers (such as ferns, ivy, or greenery)
To add extra flair to your arrangement, you can also stock up on these optional accessories.
- Bark chips or moss: To cover the foam you use and make your setup more realistic
- Mounting hardware or hanging brackets: These will come in handy if you won’t be placing the box directly on a sill
- LED fairy lights: For the perfect evening elegance setup
- Decorative baskets: To a rustic feel and charm
Styling Tips for A Perfect Window Box with Artificial Flowers
To craft a stunning and the most natural-looking arrangement, you need to get the shape, balance, and color flow right.
The “Thriller, Filler, Spiller” Design Rule
- Thriller: Involves the use of eye-catching focal flowers such as sunflowers, magnolias, and large lilies
- Filler: Entails using medium-height greenery such as daisies, bushes, or ferns
- Spiller: Involves using cascading plants such as hanging greenery, trailing ivy, or vines
This formula is perfect for adding dimension, depth, and bringing out that flowing garden feel.
Keep Your Arrangement Proportional
For your artificial window box arrangement to be a hit, you must strive to ensure that it is proportional. For instance, if you are making small window boxes, choose mid-size blooms and shorter stems. On the other hand, taller greenery mixed with big flowers, match perfectly with large or long boxes.
Have A Color Strategy
Here are some of the color palettes you can create.
- Complementary: In such a setup, you can use opposites such a yellow and purple for added vibrancy
- Monochrome: This setup involves using a single-color family, such as all pink or white. Monochromes are modern and elegant
- Seasonal rotation: This involves swapping your flowers depending on the season. For instance, sunflowers are ideal for summer, orange faux leaves will look the best in fall, and lavender is elegant in spring
Balance Your Flower Arrangement: Symmetrically or Asymmetrically
- Symmetrical: This means that your setup is balanced on both sides. Symmetrical arrangements are ideal for modern homes and formal settings
- Asymmetrical: This refers to a focal point that is offset by trailing vines. This look exudes a casual and more natural energy
Creative Styling Ideas for A Window Box with Artificial Flowers
Are you looking to design something spectacular and out of the ordinary? Let us help you think out of the box: here are some of the top design ideas that will effortlessly elevate your artificial floral window box setup.
Cottage Garden Fake Flower Display
To pull off this great look, mix roses, daisies, and wildflowers with fern greenery. For an even better look, you can throw in several fabric floral elements, such as gingham bows for a cozy, country charm.
Coastal-Themed Artificial Flower Box
For the perfect coastal feel, choose blue hydrangeas, driftwood, and white lilies, then mix them with green seagrasses. Remember to use seashells or pebbles as fillers.
Rustic Farmhouse Style
For the ultimate rustic vibe, select cotton stems, eucalyptus, and sunflowers, and keep them potted in weathered wood. Use burlap or moss to hide your floral foam.
Modern Minimalist Box
Select one or two large blooms, such as pink magnolias, and place them in a matte black box. For a clean, modern finish, add polished plastic foliage or green stems.
Seasonal Rotation Concept
To keep your setup fresh and glowing, keep swapping your artificial flowers regularly, depending on the season.
- Summer: Bright sunflowers, trailing ivy, and petunias
- Spring: White roses, tulips, and lavender
- Winter: White lilies and greenery covered with fake snow
- Fall: maple leaves, orange chrysanthemums, and pinecones
FAQs about Artificial Flower Window Box
Q1. How do you clean an artificial flower window box?
Your fake flower arrangements require care from time to time to keep to stay vibrant, realistic, and fresh. Here are some of the ways to keep your investment sparkling:
- Dust your faux flowers regularly using a microfiber cloth or a soft brush
- For even deeper cleansing, spray your setup with water and mild soap, then wipe gently using a clean towel
- Compressed air works best when cleaning between petals
- After cleaning, make sure you spray your arrangement using a UV-protectant spray to protect the setup from fading
- For outdoor window boxes, make sure you clean them at least once every season
Q2. Will the sun make my artificial flowers fade?
Usually, faux flowers will fade over time, especially when exposed to harsh conditions, such as wind, rain, and water. To reduce fading:
- Purchase premium faux flowers, made using high-quality materials.
- Go for weatherproof or UV-resistant synthetic materials such as plastic and latex
- Spray your artificial floral window box with UV-protective coating every three to six months
- Try to keep your window box in a semi-sheltered or shaded area to protect it from harsh weather conditions
- Keep rotating your flowers depending on the seasons to minimize sun stress on one particular set
Final Thoughts
A carefully-crafted window box with faux flowers adds undeniable charm, vibrant color, and curb appeal to any commercial space or home – without trimming, watering, and replacing wilted flowers like in the case of live flowers.
From big showy flowers such as lilies and magnolias to lush green fillers and trailing vines, your artificial window box can look dramatic or subtle as you like. The trick is to use premium, UV-resistant materials, creating depth by layering, and anchoring your design using the perfect styling techniques.
With our high-quality blooms, proper installation, creativity, and maintenance, your window box with artificial flowers will last for many years. Eliminate the guesswork and create the most stunning window box that will create lasting impressions among your guests.
With FeelReal’s factory-tested, high-quality blooms, along with proper installation and a touch of creativity, your artificial window box can last for years—even in sun, wind, and rain. Eliminate the guesswork and design a show-stopping display that leaves a lasting impression on every passerby.
