Interior design 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". All these tasks will be successfully solved by artificial moss: eco-style is now becoming more popular. It allows you to visually bring a typical city apartment closer to nature, without reducing its comfort. So designers are actively fantasizing in the direction of using this material.
Wall Ideas
The 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 offered 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 audience liked the idea so much that it began to be actively exploited throughout the civilized world.
Artificial moss for decoration can cover the entirewall, for example, above a recreation area. And it can be used fragmentarily, framing a plasma screen or shelving with books. The “islands” of it, artistically scattered over the surface, look very elegant. And vertical narrow strips of moss visually overestimate low ceilings. At the same time, the relief of such a coating will make the decoration of the room more convex and spectacular.
Artificial moss is combined with almost all finishing materials. He loses only with a frankly urban element - plastic panels. But it goes well with glass and chrome, thanks to which it can be used even in a high-tech room.
Moss as a material for decorative elements
Not everyone dares to use vegetation for wall decoration. But for the decoration of individual details, decorative artificial moss is a very valuable find. First of all, this applies to flower pots. In most home gardens, they are of various sizes and have a different style orientation. And even on the windowsills there are boring plastic containers. This gives the impression of some slovenliness and reduces both the showiness of the design as a whole and the attractiveness of indoor plants. The “landscape” will look much more elegant if the pots are glued with artificial moss. This idea is especially good for large tubs.
Very effective artificial moss used in the design of frames for mirrors, paintings and photographs. Such natural spots in the interior make it warmer and more comfortable. Highlymoss paintings are interesting. True, to create them, you either need to be able to draw yourself, or hire a professional artist. And, finally, lampshades decorated with moss give a completely unimaginable effect. And this way you can finish both table lamps, and sconces, and chandeliers.
Furniture with moss inserts
Designers from the company Verde Profilo are the furthest advanced in the eco-direction. Their furniture, trimmed with moss, made a splash. Inserts (from a living plant, by the way) are found on headboards, coffee tables, doors and lids of nightstands. 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, with some ingenuity and growing hands from where it should be, 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 clearer and more 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 decorate the sides of an artificial pond or the basement of your country estate - the building will take on an old and mysterious look.
Benefits of artificial moss
Initially, the interior was finished with natural moss. However, it has a number of disadvantages. First, the plant needs moisture. When it dries out, it loses much of 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 there are small children and animals in the house, plant installations can be dangerous for them.
Artificial moss is deprived of all these shortcomings. And most importantly - it does not need to be grown, cared for and waited until it occupies the territory intended for it. Artificial moss is sold in mats, large rolls, and clumps. So the decorator has the opportunity to purchase it in the form that best suits 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 piece, 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 starts to crumble. Then it is torn into fragments of the desired size and used in decor.
- The foam rubber is cut or torn into small pieces and dyed in suitable colors. You can take a photo as a samplenatural moss. When the workpiece dries, the pieces are glued to the intended place.
- A sponge is taken to wash dishes. The hard part comes off and is painted in the desired tone.
All of the above options will be a wonderful imitation of natural moss!
