Styling Paper Plants in My Home
Paper flowers have slowly become part of the way I decorate my home, not just something I make in my craft room, but something I truly live with.
Over time, I realized they style beautifully in the same way real plants do. They add height, softness, color, and texture to a space. And the best part? They stay exactly how I designed them with no watering, no seasonal changes, just thoughtful, handmade decor that always looks good. Today I’m sharing how I style paper flowers and paper plants in different corners of my home to show how seamlessly they can fit into everyday spaces.
Shelves are one of my favorite places to style paper plants.
A paper fiddle leaf tree or paper olive tree adds height and structure, while something smaller like paper grape hyacinth fills in the shelves. I treat them just like real greenery balancing height, adding books for dimension, and keeping negative space so it doesn’t feel cluttered.
Paper plants bring in that organic shape we all love in interior styling, but they stay the exact size and fullness I designed them to be. I especially love that I can customize the scale anytime, make them petite for a narrow shelf or larger for a more dramatic look.
On my dresser, I styled a paper lotus as a single statement piece.
Instead of filling the space with multiple small items, I let one sculptural bloom do the work. The petals add softness and movement, especially in a bedroom where I want things to feel calm and uncluttered.
Paper flowers are perfect for this because they hold their shape so beautifully. The structure is intentional, and it doesn’t change over time.
My Totally Tangerine dahlia lives on my nightstand.
I love adding bold color blooms in smaller spaces. It brings warmth and color without overwhelming the room. Because it’s paper, the petals stay perfectly open and vibrant, no fading, no drooping.
It’s such an easy way to make a bedroom feel styled and personal.
I love incorporating paper plants into everyday spaces like my dining table and kitchen counter.
A paper orchid makes a beautiful dining table centerpiece it feels elegant but still relaxed. On my kitchen counter, a paper philodendron adds greenery without taking up too much space.
These are high-traffic areas, so having something that always looks fresh and intentional makes such a difference.
In my living room, I styled a paper dogwood on the end table for a subtle floral moment.
In my lounge area, I went bigger with a giant paper hyacinth surrounded by other paper plants. Larger-scale paper flowers can act almost like sculptural art pieces, they anchor a space and add visual interest the same way a large plant would.
Because they’re handmade by me, they also feel deeply personal.
My Craft Room: The Paper Flower Wall
And of course, in my craft room, I have my paper flower wall.
It’s where the creativity starts, but it’s also decor in its own right. A wall of paper blooms brings energy and inspiration into the room and reminds me that handmade art belongs in our homes.
Why I Love Styling Paper Plants in My Home
I genuinely love real plants too, but over the years I’ve found that paper plants offer something uniquely practical and creative:
They never need watering
They don’t outgrow their pots
They stay the exact size and shape you designed
They’re customizable in scale and color
They always look fresh and thriving
I’ve bought tiny succulents before because I loved their petite look only to watch them grow beyond the size that originally drew me in. With paper plants, I can design them to stay exactly how I envision them.
For me, it’s less about replacing real plants and more about adding another creative layer to my home decor.
Make Your Own Paper Flowers & Plants
Every paper flower and plant you see styled in my home was made using my own templates and tutorials. I’ll be linking them below so you can create your own:
Making paper flowers is such a relaxing hobby and seeing them styled throughout your home makes it even more rewarding.
If you’ve ever thought about adding handmade decor to your space, this is your sign to start. Your shelves, nightstands, dining tables, and cozy corners are waiting. 🌿✨
