Plants make you feel better; it’s a fact. There are so many reasons why having houseplants in your home is a great idea. They purify the air you breathe, reduce stress and increase your productivity. Not only that, but they look wonderful too.
So which rooms should we put them in and how should we display them? Read on to discover ideas that you might want to use in your own home.
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Include Plants in Your Home Office
If you’re going to add just one houseplant to your décor, then choose to put it in your office. For those of us who work from home, you’ll find that adding a plant or two to your study space will improve your workday by keeping you calm and increasing your productivity.
In fact, studies have found that plants can improve work productivity by up to fifteen percent. They filter air pollutants and increase humidity levels to help you maintain focus throughout the day, reducing the likelihood of headaches and fatigue.
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Select air-purifying plants such as spider plants, peace lilies and snake plants; known for their ability to filter harmful toxins from the air.
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Introduce Plants to Your Bathroom
Some houseplants love a humid atmosphere and so they’ll thrive in your bathroom. As a bonus, including some greenery will help to create a spa-like feel.
Even a single plant can make quite an impact in a small bathroom or ensuite.
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Not all plants are suited for bathroom environments though, so choose ones that will thrive in high humidity and low light conditions, such as snake plants, spider plants and peace lilies. Other choices include pothos, also known as Devil’s Ivy, which is a rainforest vine, or the Boston Fern, which originates from tropical moist forests.
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Bring Nature into Your Living Room
When creating your perfect living space, you might want to include ideas that mimic nature, where you can truly relax and escape.
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Plants grow better when they’re grouped together; they’ll stay healthier and are therefore easier to look after. This is especially true for humid-loving plants because they raise the humidity of the air around them. Try using various levels to create layers by putting some plants on the floor, or using tables and plant stands.
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Shelves are another good place to add plants. Trailing vines look dramatic cascading down, and small succulents can be included between accessories and books.
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Create a Welcoming Hallway
Lush, leafy plants on either side of a doorway will create a welcoming path for visitors. Tall plants like palms, potted figs or bamboo are the best choices to achieve this effect.
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Another clever trick is to put plants near a mirror, which instantly doubles the amount of greenery you have. Try wrapping vines around a mirror to get a jungle feel.
Or you might like to choose a single plant with a striking silhouette. Fiddle Leaf Figs, Monsteras, and Staghorn Ferns are all eye-catching species.
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Add Greenery to Your Kitchen and Dining Areas
Kitchens aren’t simply functional spaces for cooking and eating, we want them to be heartwarming, lively centres of the home. Plants can go a long way to fostering this sense of wellbeing. In addition, kitchens are often warmer and more humid; ideal for plants that originate from tropical climates.
If you only want a few plants in your kitchen then choose herbs that can be used in your favourite recipes. Useful aromatic plants include rosemary, parsley and mint. You can even try growing some of them from seed, such as basil, chives and coriander.
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Whatever the size of your kitchen and dining area, greenery will add colour and life, breaking up harsh lines and adding balance to functional materials. In spaces where people spend a lot of time, plants will create a fresh and inviting atmosphere.
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Bedroom Tranquility
In the past there was an unfounded rumour that you shouldn’t sleep with plants in your bedroom. In fact, houseplants can provide a sense of calm, as well as a connection to nature which is just what you need when you're ready to wind down for the night.
Even a single plant in a small bedroom will make quite an impact. If you’re short on floor space, opt for hanging them up by either fastening a hook to a ceiling joist, or attaching a shelf bracket to the wall. Ideal trailing plants include pothos, wax vine or lipstick plant with its bright red tubular flowers.
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Houseplants reduce stress and improve your mood. So, if you’re keen to promote a restful atmosphere to aid a good night’s sleep, include plants in your bedroom design.
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Create a Reading Nook
Whether you own a garden or not, there’s something to be said for having a little jungle retreat indoors where you can relax, whatever the weather.
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Start with larger plants that fold over the chair or hanging vines to create a canopy and then add some smaller plants to fill the gaps. Choose a place where you know you’ll be able to truly unwind.
Creating a small nook like this works well if it’s positioned close to a window or French doors that link the inside with the outside. Mixing different plant types can really transform a neglected corner into a little oasis.
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Be Imaginative with Pots and Accessories
Finally, choose pots and containers that are quirky and make you happy. You can try re-purposing objects that you already have at home or go for a hunt in second-hand shops.
Pots in a group can have a real impact. Matching pots that are made of the same material creates a cohesive look, and experiment with sizes to add interest.
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Then there are lots of accessories you can include, such as macrame wall hangers, quirky plant stands or stylish watering cans.
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In Summary
Whether you decide to put a few select plants in strategic places, or if you decided to go for a full-on jungle effect, plants are bound to enhance you living space and ultimately improve your wellbeing.
