6 ways to decorate with plants
House plants are a great addition to any design. In designing a space, whether we realize it or not, we are always trying to bring elements from the outside into our homes.
Wood furniture, stone finishes and even wool rugs and blankets are all little nods to the great outdoors that we love to surround ourselves with when we're inside. But for all of the different ways that we find to sneak nature into our spaces, probably the most important and most beneficial are with plants.
When working on an interior design plan I always look for opportunities to add plants into the space. Plants bring plenty of advantages with them as decor accessories, including the range of colors and textures that they can be counted on to add. But one of the best things about plants is the versatility that they offer in terms of scale. They can be small enough to accent a tiny desk or small, open shelving, or they can be large enough to command floor space of their own.
Floor Plants
If you have a room that has too little green and too much empty space, a floor plant can be just the right solution. So take a look around your home. The next time you notice that you have an empty corner, and the space just doesn’t feel complete, you might not need to fill it up with more furniture. A floor plant could be the missing ingredient that completes the room while bringing a new sense of freshness to the decor.
Flowering Plants
When you find yourself searching for plants to add into your decorating scheme, it’s always good to remember that green isn’t the only color that's available to you. Blooming plants can give a space an extra pop of color. Orchids are a long-standing go to flower among stylists and interior designers because of their sculptural silhouettes and bright, engaging colors. No matter where you place them in a room setting they make a statement that draws the eye and brightens the room.
Fresh-cut Blooms
A solution that requires less time and maintenance than caring for a plant, think about using cut flowers to add a little life to your space. In addition to being less time consuming, flowers can also be the less expensive option, depending on how often you choose to replace them. You can buy a bunch of cut flowers for as little as a couple of dollars from your grocery store or local nursery. If you really want to treat yourself, there are even weekly floral subscriptions where you can receive a fresh bouquet every week or however often you wish! I love January and February for the sole reason I treat myself to a bouquet of Tulips each Friday when shopping for our weekly groceries.
Succulents
Not all of us are blessed with the greenest of thumbs. You might want to consider selecting a cactus or succulent plant for your home. I like to use these in my kids’ bedrooms. We are also enjoying a number of air plants in their spaces as well.
Window Herb Garden
Herbs are the best way to combine the aesthetic beauty of the greenery and/or flowers with the functionality of the plant in that the plant not only contributes to the look of the space but also be of some use — like having lavender plants in a home office to help chase stress away. Another great idea is to have a window sill herb garden in the kitchen. Using small planters it’s possible to keep a variety of wonderful, fresh herbs in your kitchen that will not only beautify the space, they’ll add a new dash of freshness to your cooking as well.
Fake it!
Again, if you do not have a green thumb or you do not want the maintenance that comes with caring for house plants, there are some really great options out there for fake plants. They can help bring that touch-of-nature-look to your space.
