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A permanent splash of loveliness for your shelf.

A vibrant bunch of blooms displayed proudly on a table or mantelpiece is a thing of beauty. Sadly though, we're here to break the news that your weekly fresh bouquet habit might not be the most sustainable; either for the environment or your bank balance. Only 14% of cut flowers are grown here in the UK, with the rest being cultivated en masse in energy-guzzling hothouses abroad and shipped over, hugely upping their carbon footprint (and, therefore, yours).

Naturally, that's bad news for those of us consciously trying to live a greener lifestyle. So, instead of automatically renewing your monthly flower subscription, it might be time to consider swapping out your fresh lilies for some high quality artificial flowers instead. Don't immediately wince – while fake blooms may once have garnered a reputation for looking cheap or naff, today's offerings have seriously upped their game.

Yes, nowadays there are plenty of beautiful fake flower bouquets available that are totally deserving of a spot on your bedside table. Expect petals crafted from lightweight silks and delicately fuzzy stems made from the best quality materials, pulled together in a range of classic and innovative combinations. Firmly quashing any non-luxurious connotations, some faux bouquets are priced into the mid-hundreds but, while this does represent an initial investment, it's a cost-effective one as they'll last for years with care.

No maintenance, no ongoing costs, a smaller environmental footprint and a guaranteed splash of colour for your bedroom dresser at all times? We're sold. Here are 20 of our favourite artificial flowers in vases to shop now and love forever.

Pretty in pink! This lovely bunch will add some warmth and feminine charm to windowsills, side tables and hallway consoles.

Big fluffy hydrangea heads always make a beautiful statement wherever they're placed – and these faux stems will continue to create that same impact long after the season for real blooms has passed.

Modern, vibrant and sculptural in its appearance, this pretty artificial bouquet featuring a mix of orchids, roses and eucalyptus sprays is a real headturner.

More hydrangeas here – this large bouquet is full of classical countryside charm.

It's a fact: nothing is cheerier than sunflowers, so investing in this lovely little bunch will make for an inexpensive mood-booster to enjoy during your work-from-home days.

Simple and sweet, this is one to finish off your little shelving unit or smallest side tables to perfection. It'd look lovely styled on a tray on your dressing table alongside any scented candles you own, too.

So this isn't technically an artificial bouquet, but we felt it deserved a spot in our round-up anyway. Shida preserves its flowers by removing the sap and replacing with glycerine, which makes for natural looking and feeling leaves and petals (because they are) that last for years with good care. The best part? The arrangements are stunning, of course. We've had ours for over six months now, and it still looks as good as the day it arrived. Recommended.

Peonies are some of the most showstopping flowers around and we're continually disappointed the season is so short. Going faux, therefore, is a good way to cheat the system. Stock up on several of these pretty faux silk blooms to get that beautiful pillowy bouquet look; at under £10.00 for six peonies and some foliage sprays, this makes an inexpensive way to enjoy these blink-and-you'll-miss-them blooms year-round.

Here's another pretty peony arrangement in that classic pale pink colouring. This bunch is on the larger side – style stacked on some books on your (marble, naturally) coffee table for a girly yet chic update.

Paired in a tall matte black vase, this sculptural bouquet will add some drama where ever it's placed.

Floralsilk's ultra-realistic looking bunches are on the pricier side, but every detail has been considered. From the velvety-smooth flocked stems to the quality silk leaves and the clever resin water reservoir in the vase, you'll hardly notice this bouquet isn't the real deal.

Here's a similarly-sized bunch from the same brand, this time in pinky tones.

To us, orchids always evoke that feeling of first stepping into a huge luxury hotel lobby. We could use some of those vibes when coming home every evening.

Alternatively, this single orchid in a minimal concrete-style pot will go some way to creating a similar feel for a fraction of the price.

Pair this faux wildflower bouquet with a simple white vase to give your dresser or mantelpiece a rustic touch.

Look how fluffy those bunnytails are – nobody would guess they aren't real.

If you like a cottagecore aesthetic, look no further than this vintagey-feeling muted bunch of stems.

Blues, greens, purples and a splash of white come together to make a beautifully fresh bouquet in this offering from Cotswolds-based indie home brand Barnbury.

Small but perfectly formed and oh-so-delicate, we like this single spray of dusky pink flowers just as it is. Keep it peeking out of a bud vase to brighten up a bijou downstairs toilet or guest room. It's just £5.99 on sale right now, too.

As the unofficial queen of artificial flowers, we couldn't have a faux bloom round up without including interior designer Abigail Ahern. We spotted these creamy foxgloves adding some charm to a vase in luxe homes department store Heals and fell in love. Abigail has an impressive array of fake greenery and flowers, so you can make you own bouquet or arrange chicly as a vase of separates. (Seriously, the fluffy pampas grass looks so real, it's actually a bit strange that it isn't.)