Houseplants aren't only good for cleaning the air-they can also add a fresh and stylish touch to your home decor.
Houseplants can bring a fresh, stylish touch your home, and they fit in with any décor. Here are some ways to decorate with houseplants!
Hang Em High- Accent windows and high ceilings with hanging plants. A lush houseplant can also brighten up a less than desirable view and add privacy. You can either attach a hanger to the ceiling or use a high stand. Hangers come in all kinds of colors and styles, from polish metal to woven works of art. High stands come in various wood finishes, metals, and even plastic. They consist of either a long pole with a hook or hooks on top, or a pole that goes from ceiling to floor that you can attach your plants to.
Group Effort-Grouping plants on tables, shelves, and windowsills can have a striking effect. Choose plants of differing heights and contrasting foliage. For example, the large variegated leaves of a Dieffenbachia provide a vivid backdrop to brightly colored African Violets or dark and glossy leaved Philodendrons. In areas that don’t get high traffic experiment with plants that have trailing stems that tumble over the sides of shelves and tables.
Book Em- For a relaxed, subtle effect, tuck small houseplants on to the shelves of a book case. Ivies look especially nice. This is a good way to add a personal touch to a dorm room or small office.
Step It Up- To display a particular group of houseplants together that are around the same height, use some old books, boxes, or anything else that can be stacked in a staircase formation and cover them with a piece of fabric. Arrange the plants on the “stairs” for an easy and neat arrangement.
Chef’s Helper- For kitchens with a sunny window, fill with pots of herbs. Not only does it look great, it’ll provide an instant herb garden. Snip off what’s needed and add for instant flavor!
Rekindle the Fire: Put an unused fireplace to work. Tuck a group of houseplants inside. Use tall bushy ones in the back and sides, and fill in the rest of the space with smaller ones. Experiment with trailing and climbing varieties!
When decorating with plants, remember to be sure they will still get the light and air circulation they need. For dark corners or shelves, this can be accomplished by regular rotation. Keep plants where they’ll get the light they need for a few weeks, then put them in the darker area. They will do just fine for a month or so, then they’ll have to rotate to the lighter area for a week or two. To prevent water damage, make sure there are trays or saucers under all of your plants, and drain them well when watering
