Interior decoration is a very inspiring process. Each person wants to make his apartment unique and cozy, give it an original look, highlight his home among the gray monotony of the “concrete jungle”. Artificial moss can successfully solve all these problems: eco-style is now becoming more popular. It allows you to visually bring a typical urban apartment closer to nature, without reducing its comfort. So designers are actively fantasizing in the direction of using this material.
Wall Ideas
Artists from Norway were the first to use vegetation in the interior. True, they used live, not artificial moss. A few years ago, at an exhibition in London, they brought to the attention of an intrigued public a fragment of a room where the wall above the head of the bed was lined with reindeer moss. The idea was so popular with the audience that it began to be actively exploited in the entire civilized world.
Artificial moss for decor can cover the entire wall, for example, above the relaxation area. And it can be used fragmentarily, framing a plasma screen or shelving with books. The "islands" from it, artistically scattered on the surface, look very elegant. A vertical narrow stripes of moss visually overestimate the low ceilings. At the same time, the relief of such a coating will make the decoration of the room more convex and effective.
Artificial moss is combined with almost all finishing materials. He loses only with a frankly urbanistic element - plastic panels. But with glass and chrome it combines wonderfully, so it can be used even in a room decorated for hi-tech.
Moss as a material for decorative elements
Not everyone decides to use vegetation for wall decoration. But for the decoration of individual details, decorative artificial moss is a very valuable find. This primarily concerns flower pots. In most kindergartens, they are of different sizes and have different stylistic orientations. And even boring plastic containers stand on window sills. This creates the impression of some sloppiness and reduces both the effectiveness of the design as a whole and the attractiveness of indoor plants. The landscape will look much more elegant if the pots are pasted with artificial moss. This idea is especially good for large tubs.
Artificial moss used in the design of frames for mirrors, paintings and photographs is very effective. Such natural spots in the interior make it warmer and more comfortable. Moss paintings are very interesting. True, to create them you need to either be able to draw yourself or hire a professional artist. And, finally, lampshades decorated with moss give a completely unimaginable effect. And so you can finish table lamps, and sconces, and chandeliers.
Furniture with moss inserts
Designers from Verde Profilo company have come the farthest. Their furniture, trimmed with moss, made a splash. Inserts (from a living plant, by the way) are found on headboards, coffee tables, doors and covers of bedside tables. In our country, this furniture is inaccessible. And if you find where to order it, it will cost you almost more than a budget car.
However, having a certain ingenuity and growing hands, you will be able to get the result no worse. So, moss rolls on the surface of your favorite table. It is better to choose a model with a glass top, so it will be more visual and effective. Then the vegetation is covered with glass of the same size - and you get magnificent furniture in a naturalistic style.
Country design
Moss in the landscape is a long and actively used material. If your site is limited by an old stone fence, it can be revived with patterns and drawings made from this plant. They can also trim the sides of an artificial pond or the basement of their suburban estate - the building will take on an old and mysterious look.
The Benefits of Faux Moss
Initially, the interior was finished with natural moss. However, it has a number of disadvantages. Firstly, the plant needs moisture. When it dries, it loses much in its decorative effect. Secondly, living moss tends to grow: often not at all where it is needed. Thirdly, some of its species are poisonous. If the house has small children and animals, plant installations can be dangerous for them.
Artificial moss is devoid of all these shortcomings. And most importantly - he does not need to grow, care for him and wait until he occupies the territory intended for him. Artificial moss is sold with rugs, and large rolls, and lumps. So the decorator has the opportunity to purchase it in the form that is most suitable for the idea.
How to make artificial moss?
It is clear that if you are going to finish the whole wall with moss, then it is better to buy it in a specialized store. But if you need a small fragment, you can do without shopping trips. There are several ways to make artificial moss with your own hands:
- Thick paper is taken - colored or white. In the latter case, paints will be needed to give it the desired color. The paper is processed with fine sandpaper until it begins to roll. Then it is torn into fragments of the right size and used in the decor.
- Foam rubber is cut or torn into small pieces and dyed in suitable colors. For a sample, you can take a photo of natural moss. When the workpiece dries, the scraps are glued to the intended place.
- A sponge is taken to wash the dishes. The hard part comes off from it and is painted in the right tone.
All of the above options will be a wonderful imitation of natural moss!