The kitchen is one of the hardest rooms for living plants — fluctuating heat, cooking grease, steam and precious little windowsill space all conspire against them. Yet greenery is exactly what makes a kitchen feel warm and lived-in. Artificial plants for kitchens give you that fresh, homely look with a practical bonus: they wipe clean in seconds. Here is how to use them well.
Why faux greenery suits kitchens
A kitchen throws everything at a plant. Faux greenery does not care about the heat by the hob, the steam from the kettle or the lack of a bright window. And when a fine film of cooking grease inevitably settles, a quick wipe with a damp cloth restores it — no fussing over a struggling herb pot. Browse kitchen artificial plants chosen for exactly these conditions.
Faux herbs on the windowsill
A row of potted faux herbs and lavender on the sill delivers the classic country-kitchen look without the constant replacing of basil that has bolted. They stay lush all year and free up the sill for actual cooking.
Greenery on open shelves and tops
Trailing plants soften the edges of open shelving and the tops of wall units, drawing the eye up and adding life above the worktops. Small potted compact plants dotted along a shelf break up rows of jars and crockery beautifully.
A statement plant for a corner or island
If you have floor space, a taller plant in a corner or a small tree at the end of an island adds a designer touch. In a bright, greasy kitchen a real one would suffer; a faux one just looks good.
Keep it clean and fresh
Give kitchen plants a wipe more often than elsewhere, as grease attracts dust. That is the only real upkeep. Explore practical, good-looking greenery in our kitchen collection, with free UK delivery over £30.
