Not only are indoor plants beautiful, they also serve the purpose of air purifying the things that we take to breathe in, and creating a calm and natural environment surrounding you without saying a word. Almost no space has been filled more well by plants than successfully transforming living spaces back to life. Indoor plants are a great, relatively fast way to style your living space whether you have a green thumb or not. Today I have a guide to decorating with indoor plants and bringing in more greenery and a bonus of making your home as inviting as possible.
- But here at Plant Chicago, we put together a list of criteria for what plants we recommend people grow in their space and make sure we’re choosing the right plants for your space.
First and foremost you have to decide on the right plants for your home. Our light, temperature and even humidity differ in every room, different plants do not grow in the same condition, so we have to think it before we do it. While some seeds are better than others at growing in the dark, others need to come up under bright direct sunlight. Here are a few plant options for different lighting conditions:
Low Light: If you don’t have natural light in your home, the best places to keep are snake plants, pothos or ZZ plants. Although these plants can grow under low light and survive indoors, they do grow best outdoors.
Bright, Indirect Light: Peace lilies, ferns and spider plants are good for a lot of natural light without direct sun if you don’t have any sunlight to speak of.
Direct Sunlight: Succulents, cacti, aloe Vera, for sunny spots. These plants need plenty of sun like sun and will be fine near windows with a lot of direct sun.
- Make a focal point with statement plants
A bigger statement plant can be a not room focal point, while smaller plants provide a accent wherever you need. Just as a large plant in a decorative pot makes a living room, so too does a stake in a bag.
- Mix and Match Plant Varieties
The best part of decorating with plants is that you can mix and match how you want. A dynamic, lush and fresh, eclectic show can be created by using a combination of plants for size, shape and texture. Here’s how to create a balanced plant arrangement:
Use a Variety of Shapes: What’s interesting is the act of arranging the plants, mixing and matching different leaf shapes, broad leafed ones like monstera, and narrow leaved ones like snake plants.
Incorporate Different Heights: If plants are super tall, put them on the floor or on a plant stand, if they’re not super tall, put them on a shelf or table to vary the height. It has a layering effect that makes it feel really natural and garden like, too.
Include Trailing Plants: Plants to add trailing along the exterior edges to provide a dynamic look to your décor – pothos, ivy, string of pearls are favorites. They are very good for hanging baskets or high dressers where they trail over to soften the effect.
- Use Stylish Pots and Planters
How you showcase your plants is one thing that can have the same impact as your plants. Pots and planters can set back their plants and feel beautifully with your décor. Here are a few tips for choosing the right pots:
- Bring Plants Into Unexpected Areas.
Decorating with plants means not limiting yourself to purely traditional spaces. There’s nothing quite as enticing as placing plants where plants should be place amongst the strangest ways to grow plants; the unexpected always makes people sit up and take notice, and injecting natural elements in every part of a home. Here are some unique ideas:
Kitchen: A couple of small plants can turn your kitchen into a herb filled space. If you put basil, mint or rosemary in a decorative pot on your windowsill or countertop next to your cooking area, it grows best.
Bathroom: If you’re growing plants that love humidity, you’ll need a bathroom with natural light. Orchids, ferns or bamboo would also help create an easy, uplifting, spa like atmosphere.
Bedroom: Nightstand: sleep well, but don’t be fooled by this little piece of charm, or the nightstand itself – keep a small plant or succulent by your side. Lavender and jasmine plants can also serve to put your nerves at ease and help you fall asleep; as a bonus, they won’t just help you sleep, the benefits will translate into your bedroom, making it feel more tranquil.
Office: Plants improve productivity and focus which is why they fit well in the office. Succulents and cacti are small and super easy plants for the desk, while palms and dracaena are bigger plants, that could bring life to empty corners.
- Create a Plant Shelf or a Plant Wall
If you have plants all over the place, put them all together on a plant shelf or wall. It can create a mini indoor garden in your place offering uniform appearance to your plants. Here’s how to create a plant shelf or wall:
- Maintain Your Indoor Plants
Keeping your plants at their best requires maintaining them. Give the right light, water as needed and do some pruning as needed. Check for pests or signs of disease that will keep your plants healthy and alive.
Conclusion
Decorating with indoor plants is there’s no simpler (or powerful) way to mix in a bit of nature into your home. With our whole décor amounting to more than a few small pots here and there on windowsills, plants are the answer: They make you feel good and can better your air quality, too. A great space for a bright wall of small plants, a bit of creative spacing and some large wall art canvas choices can transform it into a lush, green oasis. If you want to introduce the outdoors to your home, and you want to have style and serenity all in one shot, go for it.
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