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10 Must-Have Artificial Trees for a Stunning Reception Area Makeover
Imagine walking into an unexpected oasis of warmth and style in your office reception area. While it may be uncommon to find trees indoors, incorporating artificial trees creates a unique atmosphere that sets your space apart. With a touch of Mediterranean charm, a splash of greenery, or a modern boho vibe, these stunning interiors will pleasantly surprise your guests. In this blog post, we will explore ten must-have artificial trees that can transform your reception area into a welcoming and stylish haven. Get ready to make your guests feel truly special starting from your reception area!
Why Choose Artificial Trees?
Before we delve into our top picks, let's talk about why fake trees are the perfect choice for your reception area. First and foremost, they save you from the maintenance required to keep real trees alive and thriving. You no longer need to worry about watering, fertilising, or providing the right amount of sunlight. All you have to do is dust them from time to time. Isn't that every tree lover's most cherished dream?But there's more! Artificial trees also spare you the tedious task of trimming, which is necessary for real trees to prevent them from overgrowing in your space. Additionally, they free you from climatic restrictions, allowing you to have any tree you desire, regardless of your location. While most artificial trees look remarkably realistic, you should always look for high-quality, UV-resistant faux trees. The result is a stunningly authentic look that fools even the most discerning eyes and noses.Now that we've established the benefits of artificial trees, let's explore our top ten picks for your reception area makeover.
1. Artificial Olive Tree
Bring a touch of Mediterranean charm to your office space with an ultra-realistic artificial Olive Tree available at our online stores. This artificial tree captures the rustic beauty of Tuscan sunsets and creates a relaxing and calm environment for your guests. Its delicate sage-coloured foliage, irregular trunk, and ornamental fruit perfectly emulate the characteristics of a real Olive Tree.The faux Olive Tree is an exciting and quirky update to the green interior trend. It's understated elegance and natural aesthetics make it the perfect accent piece for any reception area. Placed in a corner or on a tabletop, it becomes an instant eye-catcher. For a more dramatic impact, cluster three artificial olive trees together, forming a magnificent green focal point.
2. Artificial Ficus Tree
A classic choice for indoor spaces, the Artificial Ficus Tree adds a touch of greenery and elegance to any office setting. Its lush green foliage and meticulously arranged leaves make it nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. This faux tree's sense of depth and texture create a realistic and captivating addition to your decor.What sets the Artificial Ficus Tree apart is its versatility and durability. This low-maintenance option is perfect for nature lovers who desire beauty without the hassle. Place a pair of these stunning artificial ficus trees near an entranceway, walkway, or reception area, and watch as they enhance the ambience of your space.
3. Artificial Areca Palm Tree
Transform your reception area into a tropical paradise with the addition of an artificial Areca palm tree. This stunning artificial tree brings a vibrant and refreshing touch of nature, instantly creating a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. With its ultra-realistic feathery, vibrant green fronds swaying gently in the breeze, it evokes images of sunny beaches and lush landscapes.The Areca palm, also known as the butterfly palm or golden cane palm, is renowned for its graceful appearance and tropical charm. Our artificial Areca Palms imitate the slender stems of the real trees that reach upwards and are adorned with lush, life-like foliage that resembles delicate feathers. The vibrant green colour of the fronds adds a burst of freshness and life to any space.With its tropical allure and ability to transport your guests to an oasis of relaxation, the artificial Areca palm tree is a must-have for any reception area in need of a stunning makeover. Its feathery fronds and vibrant green colour bring a touch of nature that complements various design styles, making it an ideal choice for creating an inviting and refreshing atmosphere.
4. Artificial Topiary Trees (Hedyotis)
If you wish to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your reception area, Artificial Topiary Trees are the perfect choice for you. These meticulously crafted trees are designed to resemble neatly pruned live topiaries, making them a perfect choice for those who appreciate the art of precise greenery. The symmetrical shape and lush foliage of the artificial Hedyotis topiary trees add a touch of grandeur to any space.Place them near wall art for a cohesive look or in corners to fill vertical space and create a welcoming ambience.
5. Artificial Monstera Adansonii
Capture the essence of a tropical paradise with an artificial Monstera Adansonii. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a trendy and modern reception area makeover. This stunning artificial tree features signature heart-shaped leaves with unique perforations. Its lush, lifelike foliage instantly transforms your reception area into an urban jungle, adding a trendy and vibrant touch.The Artificial Monstera Adansonii's lush greenery creates a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere reminiscent of a tropical getaway. Whether your reception area follows a modern, bohemian, or eclectic theme, this artificial tree effortlessly becomes the centrepiece that captures attention and evokes a sense of natural beauty.
6. Artificial Split-Leaf Philodendron
For those seeking a modern and minimalist aesthetic, the artificial split-leaf philodendron is an impeccable choice. Its ultra-realistic, large, and glossy leaves make a bold statement, while the sleek design adds a touch of sophistication to your reception area. Whether positioned in a corner to fill empty space or placed as a focal point, this artificial tree seamlessly enhances the modern decor of your space. The faux split-leaf philodendron exudes an air of elegance, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere for your guests. Its presence brings a harmonious balance of nature and contemporary design, making it an ideal addition to any reception area in need of a stylish uplift.
7. Artificial Eucalyptus Tree (Red Box Eucalyptus Polyanthemos)
Bring the beauty of Australia indoors with our meticulously crafted artificial Red Box Eucalyptus tree. This exquisite replica captures every natural detail, showcasing stunning browns and gracefully textured grey-green leaves.Instantly transforming your reception area, this lifelike tree exudes an air of elegance and natural allure. Whether your space boasts contemporary or traditional design elements, our artificial tree effortlessly radiates sophistication and grace, infusing your surroundings with an inviting and rejuvenating atmosphere. With each glance, the artificial Red Box Eucalyptus tree breathes life into your space, creating an ambience that resonates with timeless charm.Ideal for both modern homes and offices, it adds a touch of natural elegance to any space, creating a cohesive and captivating environment.
8. Faux Bamboo Tree:
Infuse Asian-inspired decor into your reception area with a faux bamboo tree. Its slender stalks and delicate leaves transport you to a realm of tranquillity and serenity, cultivating an atmosphere of perfect harmony. Whether you're aiming for a zen-inspired atmosphere or want to add a touch of exoticism, the faux bamboo tree is the perfect choice.
With its graceful presence, it symbolises elegance and balance, acting as an anchor within your surroundings. The timeless allure of the faux bamboo tree effortlessly complements a range of interior styles, from modern and minimalist to eclectic and traditional, infusing your reception area with a sense of peace and refined sophistication.
9. Faux Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree:
For a touch of contemporary elegance, you can also consider the faux fiddle-leaf fig tree. Its large, violin-shaped leaves add a sculptural element to your reception area. The fake fig’s dramatic foliage creates an enticing interplay of texture and depth, elevating the visual allure of your reception area and immersing guests in a world of sophisticated beauty.The artificial tree's modern appeal complements various interior styles, creating a chic and stylish atmosphere.
10. Faux Rubber Tree:
Bring a trendy vibe to your reception area with a faux rubber tree. With vibrant green leaves and an imposing stature, this artificial tree becomes an unrivalled statement piece that demands attention from anyone who enters the space.Whether your office embraces an eclectic design or exudes an industrial aesthetic, the faux rubber tree adds a charismatic touch, injecting personality and flair into your decor. Its striking presence amplifies the visual interest of your reception area, creating a captivating focal point. The dynamic energy and lively charm of the faux rubber tree contribute to an ambience that effortlessly balances trendiness and invitation, making it an ideal choice for spaces seeking a contemporary and vibrant aesthetic.
Give Your Mundane Spaces a Stunning Makeover
Don't let the lack of natural light or the hassle of maintenance limit your reception area's aesthetics. With the help of carefully chosen artificial trees from Designer Vertical Gardens’ online store, you can create a reception area that exudes warmth, elegance, and style. From Mediterranean charm to urban jungles and modern minimalism, the options are endless. Make sure you consider the size of your space and overall decor style and choose high-quality artificial trees that nobody can tell apart from the real ones.By infusing your reception area with the beauty of artificial trees, you'll create an inviting atmosphere that leaves a lasting impression on anyone who enters. Buy handcrafted artificial trees online at Designer Vertical Gardens to give your reception area a stunning makeover today.
by Designer Vertical Gardens on Aug 02, 2023
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Melbourne Knows Good Design. Its Greenery Should Match.
Look across Melbourne's suburbs and you find people who care about how a space sits together and how it feels to live in. Toorak has its landscaped courtyards. South Yarra has its breezy balconies. Brighton has its pool areas, and Hawthorn keeps its character gardens. Wherever you go, Melburnians put real money and thought into how their homes look and feel. Artificial plants in Melbourne have slipped naturally into that spending, and Designer Vertical Gardens is where many of them start. Here is what they give you: greenery that keeps its colour through four seasons of weather, suits any style of building, and asks for nothing more than the odd wipe-down.
Melbourne's Homes, Gardens, and Outdoor Spaces Set the Brief
Few cities in Australia mix their architecture the way Melbourne does. Victorian terraces stand next to modern townhouses in Fitzroy and Carlton. Heritage homes keep formal gardens in Camberwell and Kew. Sleek apartment blocks lift rooftop terraces above Southbank and Docklands. Coastal-leaning homes open onto entertaining zones in Brighton and Sandringham. And in Hawthorn, Malvern, and Glen Iris, family-sized properties settle into established gardens.
Each of these places asks for something different. The space works differently, the mood is different, and the weather hits it differently too. A rooftop flat in the CBD lives under conditions nothing like a Fitzroy terrace, or a poolside fence at a Brighton family home. Plenty of Melbourne homes also let indoor and outdoor living run into each other, so the greenery ends up shaping how a space gets used day to day, not just how it looks. All that variety is the very reason artificial greenery fits the city so well. It bends to the building, the space, and the way real people live in it. Designer Vertical Gardens carries the whole range these different homes call for, from UV-rated outdoor panels built for sun-baked gardens to slim green wall panels that suit a tight apartment balcony.
How Melburnians Actually Use Artificial Plants in Their Homes
So much of life in Melbourne happens outside. A courtyard turns into a dining room, a balcony becomes the spot to switch off after work, and a backyard hosts the family and the weekend barbecue. Ask living plants to fill those spaces and you sign up for watering through dry summers, cover through cold winters, and replanting when the season turns, time you could spend actually using the space instead. Artificial greenery wipes that whole cycle away, so homeowners just get on with enjoying the space rather than looking after it. That is the reason so many households and businesses now turn to artificial plants in Melbourne. Here is how it lands in real living situations around the city.
Courtyards and Alfresco Zones
Head to older suburbs like Malvern, Camberwell, and Kew and you find enclosed gardens doing everyday duty, morning coffee, family meals, guests through the year. Green wall panels and hedge panels hand you instant privacy and a backdrop that stays lush, and none of the planting comes with it.
Apartment Balconies and Rooftop Terraces
In South Yarra, Southbank, Richmond, and the CBD, these spots run as an extra room, used every day for morning coffee, evening wind-down, and softening the line between inside and out. High-rise living means tight space and usually no soil to work with, so hanging plants, freestanding potted arrangements, and compact vertical panels finish these spaces off in green, and not a drop of water is needed.
Pool Surrounds and Outdoor Entertaining Areas
Brighton, Sandringham, and Beaumaris carry a name for premium family homes, and the pool area is where everyone gathers, the kids, the weekend visitors, the warm-weather crowd. UV-rated hedge panels and outdoor plants take full sun, salty air, and constant use in their stride and keep looking the part.
Heritage and Victorian Homes
Fitzroy, Carlton, Collingwood, and stretches of Hawthorn are packed with period homes, and they come with narrow side passages, terrace gardens, and fiddly outdoor corners. Artificial ferns, trailing vines, and topiary take the edge off hard surfaces while leaving the home's character well alone.
Commercial Spaces, Cafés, and Offices
Café culture runs deep in Melbourne, and the business precincts are packed tight, so there is always a call for greenery that stands up under commercial use, restaurants and hospitality venues, retail shopfronts, office lobbies. Green wall panels and fire-rated artificial plants turn up again and again in these spots across the inner suburbs.
Artificial Plants in Melbourne for Every Setting and Season
Four seasons in one day is no small thing to plan a planted outdoor space around. Summer UV bleaches cheap products inside a few months, and winter cold and wind pull the shape out of anything poorly made. Any project should start with greenery that is truly rated for Australian outdoor life, and the one spec worth checking above the rest is the UV rating, held against an industry norm closer to 60 to 100 hours. The full range of artificial plants in Melbourne stretches across every space in the city.
UV-Resistant Outdoor Plants
Built for Australian sun, holding their colour right through full summers and past them.
Green Wall Panels
1m x 1m panels that interlock and go up with no tools and no tradespeople, at home on fences, courtyard walls, alfresco backdrops, and interior feature walls alike.
Artificial Trees
Bamboo, fiddle figs, olive trees, ferns, and palms that lend height and shape to entryways, patios, and open-plan interiors.
Hedge Panels
Screening for pool areas, balcony edges, and garden fences, finished cleanly and asking for no upkeep at all.
Hanging Plants and Topiary
Small and adaptable, right at home on apartment balconies, pergola beams, little terraces, and decorative pots.
Artificial Flowering Plants and Stems
The finishing touch for indoor spaces, event areas, and shopfronts after seasonal colour without the short life of cut flowers.
Every product goes out from Designer Vertical Gardens' Victorian warehouse, and orders over $150 ship free across Melbourne and Australia-wide.
Why Melbourne Homes and Businesses Choose Designer Vertical Gardens
Suppliers of artificial plants fill the internet, but the quality between them swings wildly. Something that photographs beautifully can turn flat and plainly fake once it is in front of you. What sets it apart comes down to the materials, how it is made, and whether it was ever built for Australian outdoor conditions. Designer Vertical Gardens designs and makes its own range, so quality is watched from the choice of material through to the finished piece, with no middlemen, no markups, and no generic wholesale stock that shrugs off the local climate. Here is what that gives Melbourne customers.
SGS-Certified UV Testing to 5,000 Hours
Independent proof that draws the line between durable outdoor artificial plants and the sort that fades inside a season.
Manufacturer-Direct Pricing
Buy straight from the maker and the price drops without the quality following it, because there are no distribution markups sitting on top.
Warranty You Can Rely On
Green wall panels ordered from 1 October 2026 carry a 5-year crack guarantee, and other products carry a warranty of up to 12 months. See the warranty details. Changed your mind? Eligible items can be returned for store credit within 14 days of delivery. See our returns policy.
Melbourne-Based Support
Reach the team straight away on 1800 960 565, with real know-how on installation, picking products, and planning projects for Australian spaces.
Sample Ordering Available
Want to see the colour, texture, and finish before you commit to a full install? Individual sample panels can be ordered first.
Installation stays easy as well. Most products clip and lock together with no specialist trades involved, so a DIY setup is well within reach for the average Melbourne home or business.
Get the Right Artificial Plants for Your Melbourne Property
Melbourne holds so many kinds of homes and so many ways of living outdoors that one product rarely covers the lot. The smart place to begin is with your own space, its sun exposure, its architecture, and what you actually want to do in it, then pick the greenery to fit. Designer Vertical Gardens' Melbourne-based team is on hand to help. Planning a balcony refresh in South Yarra, a courtyard green wall in Toorak, a pool surround in Brighton, or a commercial fitout in the CBD? The right product and the right way to install it are there for you. Browse the full range of artificial plants in Melbourne at designerverticalgardens.com.au, ask for a free project quote, or order a sample and check the quality in your own space first. With quick dispatch from the Victorian warehouse, your order reaches you fast, wherever you sit across greater Melbourne.
KEY BENEFITS
Well Established & Reputable
Our family run company has global expertise and clients - renowned for quality around the world we have supplied over 20+ different countries and some of the largest businesses in the world.
Certified & Accredited
Our manufacturing facilities perform at the highest global standards, with certifications in quality management, OH&S & Environmental Management ISO standards.
Exceptional Support
Our dedicated team of staff are qualified specialists in customer service, global supply chain management, design and production management. If you ever need after-care support, pre-production inquiries or simply want design advice we are ready to assist.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. Ourfire retardant range is designed to meet the safety requirements of public and commercial spaces, making it a solid fit for restaurants, hotels, offices, and retail venues. If your project has specific compliance obligations, get in touch and we'll point you to the right products.
check_circleCan I buy in bulk for a trade or wholesale project?
Yes. We offer competitive wholesale pricing direct from our Victorian warehouse for landscapers, builders, interior designers, and resellers. Reach out with your requirements and volumes, andwe'll sort pricing that works for your project.
check_circleCan I mix different products together inthe onespace?
Absolutely. Layering a green wall backdrop with potted trees and trailing greenery creates far more depth thana single product. If you're unsure how to combine pieces, tell us about your space and we'll suggest what works.
check_circleAre your artificial plants any good for events or styling a special occasion?
A great fit for weddings, parties, and corporate functions.There's no wilting, no watering, and everything can be reused afterwards. Flowering pieces, greenery backdrops, and potted arrangements all hold up beautifully from start to finish. Get in touch if you need help pulling a look together.
check_circleHow Would these make a decent gift?
A potted arrangement or small tree is a thoughtful pick for anyone who loves greenery but lacks the time to keep real plants alive. No ongoing care, no wilting, just a gift that keeps looking good. Ifyou'd like a recommendation, get in touch and we'll suggest a few ideas.
check_circleDo you ship outside Australia?
Our focus is Australia-wide delivery, but ifyou're based overseas, contact us directly with your location and requirements. We'll look into what's possible and give you a clear picture of costs and timing before you commit.
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