5 Great Ways to Decorate with Houseplants
According to us, indoor plants are the home décor staple that will never go out of style! As the ultimate accessory, they have the power to bring life into a space and transform it into a sanctuary. For us, plants are a must-have when styling any home - in fact, the more the better! Not only do they lend a breath of fresh air, but they infuse a calming energy that soothes the senses. Here’s how to greenify your space in five easy ways.
#1 Layer Them In
The key to styling any room with greenery is understanding its features and making the most of them. What are the various surfaces you can style on? Are there any empty corners? Think of placing smaller pot plants or flowers on tabletops, mid-height floor plants next to your sofa or table, and taller plants against the wall. Whatever your space looks like, layering in plants gives it an organic dimension.
#2 Pick a Planter
Just as important as your plants are the pots that house them! Well curated planters are an easy way to tie a space together and elevate your greens. We like coordinating planter stands because they instantly create a polished look. Mix and match their contents though to include leaves of different shapes, textures, and tones!
#3 Go Mid-Height
In an otherwise neutral room, the mid-height plant (between 2 to 3ft tall) makes a colorful impact without taking up too much floor space. If you have small empty areas or a corner that doesn’t feel complete, trying filling it with a floor plant instead of more furniture - it could be just the missing ingredient to complete your room!
#4 Play with Shapes
Clean and sculptural, cacti and succulents have an interesting linear shape that fits beautifully in modern interiors. They also add the right amount of intrigue when big and bold or clustered in small groups. In addition to their strength and longevity, these low key beings don’t require much water, making then perfect for those who aren’t blessed with the greenest of thumbs.
#5 Make a Style Statement
Palms make a great solution for those hard-to-style areas like corners! The natural texture and height that large indoor plants bring can form their own design statement in your space. This kind of plant is an investment, so opt for one that suits your style. Similarly, pick a planter that matches your decor, whether that’s subtle and designed to blend in, or something bolder that will command attention and stand out.
The joy of having plants lies in their ability to delight with their unpredictability, yet reassure with their steady presence. Some hardy plants for the Indian home are snake plants, money plants, bamboo palms, areca palms, and ferns of different sorts. In smaller areas, potted aloe vera and succulents work especially well, while in larger spaces, floor palms and banana plants bring a touch of the tropics home.
