Are IKEA artificial plants realistic?
Our faux plant range includes a wide variety of small plants with lots of charm, that are ready to brighten up a gloomy windowsill or even the darkest corner. They’re so realistic you won’t miss the real thing. Faux plants are not tacky by themselves, but some can be. Usually, you can find tacky artificial plants at department stores or retailers with laughable prices. Low-quality faux plants can look tacky due to the materials they’re made of, their shininess, their placement, and the care the owner puts into them.Quality – Often, faux plants (unless very expensive) are produced quickly, cheaply and en masse to make the most profit. Resultantly, they often look very unlike their natural counterparts, they are prone to permanent damage and fade in the sun over time.Fake vs real plants 🤔 While faux greenery has its pros, we can’t say we’re too surprised to see designers shying away from this choice. Interior designer, Nina Lichtenstein, says, Too many artificial plants can make a space feel staged rather than lived-in.
Can IKEA fake plants go outside?
Lifelike, artificial plants that stay fresh year after year. Perfect if you can’t have a live plant, but still want to enjoy the beauty of nature. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Spray the Plants With UV-Protecting Spray Even if you purchased faux plants without built-in UV protection and materials that don’t lend themselves to exposure to the elements, you can seek out designated UV-protecting sprays to do the job.Many artificial plants are suitable for outdoor use, but not all can withstand the elements. Exposing indoor faux plants to sun, rain, or extreme temperatures may lead to fading, warping, or other damage.Artificial plants can last several months to a few years outdoors, depending on their material quality and exposure to sun, rain, and wind. Choosing UV-resistant plants and placing them in shaded or protected areas can help extend their lifespan.
Can I return dead plants to IKEA?
We do not accept returns on plants, cut fabric, custom countertops and as-is products. We are unable to refund or exchange your items if your merchandise is found to be modified from its original form when purchased, dirty, stained, or damaged. We do not accept returns on plants, cut fabric, custom countertops and as-is products. We are also unable to refund or exchange your items if your merchandise is found to be modified from its original form, dirty, stained, or damaged. Returns are not accepted at IKEA Planning Studios or IKEA Pick Up Point locations.Why let your much-loved IKEA products go to waste? Bring them back to us any time of the year and we’ll buy them back. You’ll then get in-store credit to make your next purchase more affordable, while your used items finds a new home.How do I make a return at an IKEA store? You can return store purchases with a receipt and the card used for the transaction to get a refund. Without a receipt or card, you’ll receive store credit. Returns without receipts are allowed for items under $50 that are new, unopened, and not discontinued.Within 90 days we take back opened products, even assembled ones, as long as it’s unused and in re-saleable condition with proof of purchase. If you don’t have the option to go to an IKEA store, we offer the possibility of returning products by home collection for a fee.
Are fake plants out of style in 2025?
Faux plants, also known as artificial plants, have become a go-to solution for decorating homes, offices, and event spaces in 2025. Their popularity stems from their ability to bring the lush, vibrant look of greenery into any environment—without the ongoing maintenance that live plants require. Faux plants are not tacky by themselves, but some can be. Usually, you can find tacky artificial plants at department stores or retailers with laughable prices. Low-quality faux plants can look tacky due to the materials they’re made of, their shininess, their placement, and the care the owner puts into them.