Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you having trouble making your living room brighter? Or are you finding your home office drearier than usual? Spending hundreds of dollars for a complete overhaul isn’t always an option, so maybe it’s time to consider spicing things up with indoor plants.
Indoor plants not only bring beauty to your home, but they also bring a myriad of beneficial effects. They’re calming to the mind, pleasing to the eyes, and healing to the soul. Throw in other benefits such as oxygen production and toxin removal and there shouldn’t be a reason why you don’t have a room full of them at home yet.
But whether you’re a seasoned veteran of design or a beginner who’s simply wishing to maximize space, the versatility that plants bring to your plans is worth serious consideration. You’ll be hard-pressed to find home aesthetics that aren’t augmented with greenery.
Excluding your basement, every other room in your house can feel completely different with a few pots placed here and there. Which house plants to acquire next might soon be the most pressing matter on your mind.
To further explain, here are some fun ideas to freshen up your living space with plants:
1. Try Starting a Plant Cart
What’s better than one plant at home? An entire cart full of them. This style of plant arrangement beats out regular, old tables in a number of ways. Instead of piling books or magazines on top, placing plants can create a lively and vibrant centerpiece for living spaces like the kitchen or living room. The layered structure of carts also allows for a full yet uncluttered possibility of arrangements.
From a pragmatic viewpoint, carts enable your green friends to be gathered in one area, making maintenance and cleanup a breeze. Furthermore, availing yourself of designs that incorporate wheels means re-arranging a room becomes an interesting and easier endeavor for you.
It’s not uncommon to hear from other homes that their collections began with a single plant on a cart. Beginning your journey with greenery like succulents, ferns, prayer plants, or cacti ensures a manageable and enjoyable start. Moreover, having one or two and seeing the space gradually fill up can be a cathartic experience for everyone at home.
2. Throw Tropical Plants Into the Mix
When you begin to feel sluggish from the mundane humdrum of life, that’s when you know you need a change of scenery. Ideally, this would include week-long travel plans to any place with warmer climates and sandy beaches. But if circumstances prevent you from doing so, why not emulate the feeling of the tropics and try introducing tropical plants into your home?
Tropical plants are an excellent addition to living spaces that’d otherwise seem dreary. Their patterned leaves and vibrant colors are sure to spice things up. Add in species that produce flowers and you may receive fragrant surprises every now and then. Just make sure you read a source like Intuitiveplants.org on how to properly water these houseplants.
Some popular tropical plants to have at home are orchids, palms, and bromeliads. Featuring them along hallways and family rooms will get the most out of their effects. Pretty soon, staying at home can start to feel similar to a hotel stay or spa visit.
3. Organize a Plant Shelf
Bookshelves are a great way to organize your collection of reading materials. They can also be the next best place to organize plants as well.
Plant shelves can quickly pump new life into otherwise forgotten spaces. Their height means a better view for everyone to fully appreciate your plants’ foliage. The arrangement of segments also means that whatever plants and knickknacks you place don’t come into conflict with each other.
Below are some quick pieces of advice to keep in mind when placing greenery on shelves:
- Make sure the shelf is securely attached to the walls or floor.
- Place the shelf away from direct sunlight to avoid damaging the plants, furniture, and books.
- Be mindful of vines or hanging leaves drooping down towards the floor. Accidents can occur if pets and small children pull at them.
- Leave space in between plants to promote growth and create a roomier atmosphere.
Your best choice of plants to achieve that voluminous, cascading look are spider plants, Chinese money plants, and pothos. Their long branches and a large number of leaves are perfect for high perches provided by the shelves.
Bring new life to your reading room and home office with this arrangement. Shelves are usually readily available; and if not, they’re simple enough to build should you require them. A perfect combination between simplicity and cost-effectiveness—what’s not to love?
4. Purify Space With House Plants
Aside from improving the general look of your living spaces, knowing that you’re breathing better air can be the best benefit of all. What better way to spruce up a room than by getting rid of harmful toxins in the air?
Furniture polishers, drain cleaners, and aerosol products, among others, are all useful tools in keeping a tidy home but also dangerous to your lungs. Common air toxins these supplies produce can include:
- Carbon monoxide
- Formaldehyde
- Ammonia
- Trichloroethylene
All the design tips in the world won’t matter if your home becomes a health hazard. Plants like bamboo palms, English ivies, and chrysanthemums target these common toxins. Having them placed around the house can greatly increase the quality of the air you breathe.
They also are some of the more vibrantly-colored and uniquely-shaped plants. They’re sure to catch the attention of visitors to your home. Rooms like bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms will make the best use of their qualities while adding a dash of color to the space.
When it comes to sprucing up your home, it’s not enough for it to look good; it has to feel good too.
Two Green Thumbs Up!
If you find yourself in a conundrum about how to fix your place up, look no further than plants. They’re homey, beneficial, and great to look at. You can arrange them to feel casual or trim them up for a classier look. And should you get bored and switch things up down the road, plants can be a part of most aesthetics.
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