One of the simplest ways to refresh your space plus bring in a little nature are by incorporating plant and greenery in it. Beyond the aesthetic of texture and color, plants serve to liven up your home, but they also improve the air quality and fill your home with a sense of calm. Whether you’re already familiar with the joys of plant life or just starting to dabble in indoor gardening, here are seven ways to decorate with plants and greenery that will make your space feel like a calm, tranquil retreat of nature.
- Build a Statement Plant Corner
Having a particular corner devoted to plants is one of the best ways to add nature to your home. The grouping of plants, from towering trees to smaller potted plants, can be an attention grabbing statement in any room. By clustering them together, you create lush, green corner that enhances the visual appeal of your space instantly.
Ideas for your statement plant corner:
For a dramatic effect such as this, go with large_leafy_plants like the fiddle leaf fig or monstera or rubber plant.
To increase interest add plants of varying heights and textures.
The corner can be maintained with decorative planters in varied materials, for example, ceramic, wicker or concrete.
Not only will this plant corner be a visual focal point, it will help to create a natural separation in open concept living spaces.
- Greenery as Wall Art
But plants are not just for floors or shelves, you can also turn plants into living wall art. The lavishness of incorporating greenery in your home without occupying the floor space is done by vertical gardens or wall mounted planters. Even more so if you are in an apartment or have a smaller home where space may be limited.
Ideas for vertical plant displays:
Use floating shelves on the wall to show a group of smaller plants such as succulents, herbs or air plants.
Think of a living wall system or a vertical garden where the plants are grown on a wall – a much nicer and more valuable feature.
Place a variety of wall mounted planters and hang planter box (as high as possible to create a modern, eclectic look).
Such plant displays automatically create a visual impact at first sight, and they can of course start a conversation among the guests while providing you with all the benefits of indoor greenery.
- Use Greenery in Every Room
Placing plants throughout each room is one of the easiest ways to incorporate plants in your home. Greenery can literally work in any room of the house — whether it’s a hanging in the bathroom, or a small potted plant in the kitchen.
Ideas for adding plants to various rooms:
Large plants such as the snake plant or something like a tall palm can be added in your living room next to the already existing furniture in order to fill in empty corners.
In the kitchen place herbs such as basil or rosemary on the windowsill or on the side of the sink for easy access and a fresh scent.
Plants that love humidity and thrive in a bathroom will add to the natural feel of the room, so choose some ferns or spider plants in the bathroom.
Low maintenance plants such as peace lilies or succulents can improve air quality and lead to a calming bedroom.
Placing plants throughout your home will give you a sense of harmony and flow as if each room was connected to nature making it more inviting and at peace.
- For a floating effect use Hanging Planters.
Space saving, elegant, and a way to add greenery without cluttering your surfaces hanging plants are. Great in rooms with high ceilings, they bring in that drama and that dimension in your room.
Ideas for hanging planters:
By using stylish macrame plant hangers, sleek metal planters, you can hang plants from the ceiling and create a bohemian, or modern vibe.
Trailing plants like pothos or ivy look dynamic lined up along the wall and can be displayed on wall mounted planters.
Hang plants in old watering cans, baskets or containers for a even more rustic or industrial look.
Not only are hanging planters attractive, they will also take up less room and this makes it an excellent choice for small homes or apartments.
- Use Plants Along with Other Natural Elements
The combination of plants with other natural elements such as wood, stone or woven materials will help you create a unified, a nature inspired vibe. It infuses your decor with texture and dimension, and continues the feel of bringing nature inside.
Ideas for combining plants with other elements:
As far as greenery, planters and planter boxes made of wood also add warmth & earthiness to your space.
Opt for plants accompanied by stone or marble accents, like a stone pot or marble side table to bring a little natural calmness into your surroundings.
Drab wicker baskets or rattan furniture and a few plants are able to give a relaxed, organic feel.
Blending plants with these natural materials you have a harmonious balance which brings the outdoors in your living space.
- Indoor Herb Garden
An indoor herb garden is an indoor one that adds greenery to your home and fresh, fragrant herbs for use in cooking. Not matter whether you have a large kitchen or small window sill, there are many herbs you can grow indoors with a relatively small investment of effort.
Ideas for indoor herb gardens:
Put basil, thyme, parsley or mint in small pots or planters on your kitchen windowsill.
If you are working on saving space, you can plant several herbs vertically in vertical planters or tiered shelves.
Grow a hydroponic system for growing indoor herbs with no soil involved, great for those with a small space or little natural light.
Having an indoor herb garden adds beauty and practicality in your home, helping your cooking and environment.
Conclusion
One of the easiest ways to introduce some more vibrancy, relaxation, and beauty into your home is through incorporating plants or greenery. Bringing nature indoors is a great way to bring life and greenery to any home, whether you’re cultivating plants in a plant corner, hanging greenery from the ceiling, or wall art artwork to add to your existing decor, there are plenty of ways to incorporate plants at home. Plants not only improve the looks of your home, they also give you the good feelings you get when connecting with the natural world, even if you are inside. Get inside and embrace the beauty of nature that to our plants will thrive deeply.
