Artificial grass in the interior is a godsend for residents of megacities who are deprived of the opportunity to live in harmony with nature and enjoy greenery. And those who live outside the city, during the long Russian winter, manage to miss green fields and meadows.
Decorative grass in the interior is a modern and fresh solution, which has already become firmly established in the design of offices and cafes and is increasingly beginning to be used in residential premises.
Zoning a room using artificial grass
Residential use
Artificial grass in the interior of an apartment can harmoniously fit into different styles: high-tech, loft, ethno, Provence, country, minimalism, Scandinavian. It can be used to:
- serve as a room decoration;
- create a corner of nature;
- zone the premises;
- disguise problem areas;
- emphasize attention;
- for decoration and making crafts and accessories;
The use of artificial grass in the interior is still a completely new direction in the design of residential premises and provides creative people with the opportunity to make their apartment bright, individual and different from others.
Briefly about the main thing
Artificial decorative lawn is a huge field for creativity. Today it is actively used for interior decoration.
They cover walls and floors with it, and use it to create bright, rich accents.
The canvases are suitable for covering furniture and decorating large accessories.
Artificial grass can also replace live, natural grass, which was traditionally grown in pots on the windowsill.
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Artificial grass in the interior: properties and advantages
Modern technologies make it possible to bring the appearance of artificial grass so close to natural that at a quick glance it is impossible to distinguish them from each other.
Of course, ornamental grass does not yet have the smell of fresh greenery, does not emit oxygen and does not purify the air, but science is moving forward and, who knows, maybe in a couple of decades it will have such properties?
Otherwise, there are continuous advantages. Synthetic grass:
- has an appearance as close as possible to natural;
- does not fade in the sun;
- does not depend on the level of humidity and temperature in the room;
- does not require much care;
- wear-resistant and has an almost unlimited service life;
- does not require the help of professionals for installation and installation;
- can be dismantled and used elsewhere;
Even artificial greenery can create a feeling of coziness, harmony and comfort in a room. As for environmental friendliness and safety for human health, it is no different from other modern materials used for interior decoration and furniture manufacturing.
Artificial grass on the wall in the kitchen
Original floral panel made of fresh flowers
A beautiful decorative panel can also be made from fresh flowers. In this case, the work will turn out to be more fragile and less durable, but very sensual and tender.
To create a panel of fresh flowers, you can use the following ideas:
When working with fresh flowers, we must not forget about water and special care, because they can easily be damaged and thereby spoil the overall appearance of the composition. Pictures of fresh flowers look beautiful, complemented by other decorative elements - beads, sparkles, butterflies. You can create entire paintings from flowers or limit yourself to compact bouquets.
Types of decorative grass for room design
Artificial grass is made from polymers similar to synthetic carpets and is available in rolls 2 or 4 meters wide. It can vary in thickness, height and density of the “blades of grass”, and color.
Grass decor in the interior can be yellow, brown, red, blue, black, white and other shades. Despite the widest color palette offered by artificial lawn manufacturers, the most in demand is still the color of natural greenery. Interspersed with “dried” blades of grass add a natural appearance.
The height of the fibers ranges from 5 to 40 mm. The base is rubberized with a latex fixing layer.
Depending on the material used in production, the fibers can be fibrillated, polypropylene or combined. The first ones are more rigid, but more convenient to install and install. Polypropylene and combined ones are more similar to natural grass.
The price range depends on the manufacturer and decorative properties. The thicker, softer and more similar the “grass” is to natural, the higher its cost.
Vertical
Vertical gardening makes an incredibly positive impression on guests and visitors. A rainbow mood will remain for a long time from the sight of a fluffy green canvas interspersed with wildflowers. Decorating walls with grass, moss and climbing plants is another fashionable design trend. It developed from greening building facades and is now thriving in home and office spaces.
Greening a wall in the house Grass on the kitchen windowsill Green lawn in the bedroom
The essence of the method is to attach a light metal frame to the wall, then install a plastic frame on it and fill it with a special soft biomaterial, reminiscent of thick felt. Fast-growing seeds are planted in it, the material is moistened and intensive growth begins. After a short time, the wall will be unrecognizable - it turns into a luxurious home lawn and at the same time does not take up a meter of precious space! Constant micro-watering of the grass maintains normal humidity in the room, creating a unique microclimate, acting as a natural air humidifier.
Solid wood table with decorative grass Vertical gardening in the dining room Grass in the interior of a studio apartment
Application options for artificial grass
Artificial turf in a room can find a wide variety of uses: as a carpet on the floor, as a decoration for one of the walls in a nursery or bedroom, as decor in a bathroom or hallway.
As a floor covering, synthetic grass can be safely used in the winter garden, on the loggia, on the terrace, in the living room, bedroom or nursery. The main thing is to skillfully write it into the interior.
Since the floor will be bright and eye-catching, the rest of the colors in the interior should be light and neutral. Green goes well with gray, beige, brown, yellow, white, delicate shades of blue and lilac.
You can “support” the emerald floor with green sofa cushions, a tablecloth or curtains. This will be enough to give the room a feeling of freshness and harmony with nature.
You can highlight the dining area in the living room or the playroom in the children's room with a green rug.
It is much less common to see artificial turf on a wall. Vertical gardening is a modern trend in interior design. There was even a new term - ecographity. This is a spectacular way to transform an empty wall using greenery, both natural and artificial. At the same time, the grass is not simply placed on the wall as a canvas. Geometric shapes are cut out of it, a play of colors and textures and other techniques are used. It turns out to be a real work of art.
Successful use on the balcony
According to psychologists and color therapists, green color calms the nervous system, reduces headaches, and gives a feeling of harmony and peace.
A wall made of artificial grass, located directly at your eye level in the living room, in addition to its aesthetic function, will also perform a color therapy function. Your guests will not be able to ignore such an original design solution.
Artificial grass on the wall in the bedroom interior will help eliminate negative emotions and help you fall asleep if you have insomnia. And the headboard of the bed, decorated with greenery, will look romantic and tender.
For those who are interested in yoga and meditation, a green lawn or wall will help them tune in to the right mood and feel how their thoughts and body are filled with calmness, confidence and serenity.
In the children's room, younger family members will feel comfortable playing on a soft green carpet made of decorative grass. It will soften the pain of a fall and reduce the likelihood of bruises and contusions.
Artificial grass can be used to design furniture: coffee tables, lampshades. It is used to make flowerpots for indoor plants or to cover a window sill on which indoor flowers are placed. Especially creative people will be able to make from it many original crafts and accessories for their home: topiary, herbal garden, eco-panel, sofa cushions, etc.
On a loggia or terrace, an “evergreen lawn” will be the ideal flooring: appropriate, practical and requiring minimal maintenance.
Unexpected decisions
There are many ideas for using herbs. New technologies and artificial materials do not limit the imagination of designers. Let's consider several original incarnations for the interior.
In addition to traditional boxes and pots, hard-wearing synthetic plants are replacing flooring. The winter garden, loggia, relaxation room, living room and bedroom look luxurious with an emerald soft carpet.
Green carpet of living grass in the interior Grass in the kitchen Grass in the interior of the apartment
Individual furniture design can contain niches, pockets and recesses: they will accommodate grass, imitating mini-spring lawns.
In the coffee table, under the perfectly transparent tabletop, there is a malachite clearing. For those who dream of summer all year round - lampshades, carpets, paintings and other non-trivial solutions.
Chandelier decor with grass Grass in a minimalist interior Moss in the living room interior
How to lay artificial grass?
Installation of artificial grass is extremely simple. If you need to use it as a floor covering, the algorithm is as follows:
- Calculate the floor area.
- Based on the width of the roll, calculate the required length.
- Don’t forget to purchase special double-sided adhesive tape for joining the seams and glue (if necessary).
- Cut out the material.
- Lay it down.
- Glue the seams.
In order to glue the seams, you need to place the tape down, lubricate it with glue and press the edges of the material to it.
If you think that the artificial grass will move during use, you can glue it down entirely.
You also need to act when installing decorative grass on a wall, which must first be primed. The type of primer depends on the adhesive you will use. Otherwise, the process is not much different from gluing wallpaper.
To securely connect the seams, you can use special invisible staples.
To make an artificial grass panel on the wall look complete, you can frame it from wood, stone and other natural materials.
What is remarkable about a panel of flowers
You can add individuality to the interior of your home by placing exclusive floral panels on the stele using other materials - twigs, fruits or ribbons.
Such works will definitely attract the eye due to their special characteristics:
When placing a flower arrangement on the wall, you don’t have to be afraid that it will emit harmful substances and be hazardous to health, because all the materials used are environmentally friendly.
Depending on the type of room in which the panel will hang, it may contain artificial, fresh or dried flowers, fruits, pebbles, mother-of-pearl shells or other natural or artificial materials. Collected in one composition, they will create a certain image for the room.
You can get ideas for decorating panels and rooms in general in special stores, florist catalogs, handicraft magazines, attend a master class, or look at examples of the work of designers or amateurs.
Caring for ornamental grass
No matter where you place the artificial grass: on the floor or on the wall, maintaining it will not require much effort. It does not need to be watered or mowed. All that is required is periodic vacuuming and wet cleaning.
If you accidentally spill dye, you must remove it as soon as possible.
Areas subject to constant trampling should be combed as necessary with a suitable brush to lift the crushed blades of grass.
Regular care and compliance with operating conditions will make the life of the artificial lawn almost unlimited.
Components of topiary
One of the key points in making topiary is its shape, which is a base on a stable stand, decorated with selected materials.
The main components of topiary:
A tree can be created for a specific event. If the topiary is designed for a child, then it is more logical to use candies with bright wrappers. If this is some other holiday, then ribbons, beads, and fresh flowers would be an excellent option. You can make the product look like it’s alive.
When making topiary, it is important to take into account the overall design of the room.
Winter garden on the balcony
A regular covered balcony provides a personal green oasis. Greenery attracts beneficial bacteria and traps dust and dirt that rise from the street, which means clean air flows into the apartment. To plant plants on the balcony, a layer of soil up to 30 centimeters thick is hidden under the floor slabs - this solution is suitable even for some large trees. You just need to lift the slab to plant something.
An important role is played by insulating the room and equipping additional sources with an optimal spectrum of light - the combination of blue and red ranges is most favorable for plants. In such a garden, with good care, most plants grow, from strawberries and strawberries to elite roses. Or you can grow your own vegetables and garden herbs.
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Substrate preparation
The soil for lawn grass should be loose and porous with a neutral acidity level. The substrate can be purchased at a specialized store, or you can prepare it yourself. To do this you will need sand, silt and clay in proportions of 2:2:1. At the bottom of the box it is necessary to lay out a layer of drainage made of expanded clay, balls, pebbles or other materials. The drainage components should be doused with boiling water for disinfection purposes, and the substrate itself should be calcined.
