May 9, 2022 by Cherry Lane
Bring Your Home to Life with Plants
By Rachael – Content Editor
Published May 2022
Brighten up any living space with some fresh foliage!
House plants are an easy way to improve your surroundings and add colour to any room. Studies show that being near plants is good for us in a multitude of ways, from improving our concentration to making us feel more relaxed. Aside from these benefits, they also look beautiful and make an attractive feature in your home.
Here are some great ideas for how you can make the most of your house plants.
Jade plants make a beautiful mantelpiece feature
Create an ornamental display
Even in the most humble of containers, a potted house plant can be treated as decor. Some varieties boast decorative and attractive foliage that makes for an eye-catching focal point on your shelving. Pair up your plants with ornamental figurines, vases and mirrors for an elegant display. If you are brightening up a shelf space that is away from direct sunlight, add plants that enjoy indirect sunshine, such as snake plants, jade plants and succulents.
Pair your accent chair with a palm
The perfect neighbour for your accent chair
An accent chair is a stylish way to offset your living space. Make your accent chair a colourful focal point with the addition of large potted plants and scatter cushions. The vibrant green leaves of this Areca palm are perfect for brightening up dull corners. Large palm plants bring a real tropical feeling to living space, giving your home its very own slice of paradise.
Fill your windowsill with succulents
Create an urban jungle on your windowsill
Fill your windowsill with sun-worshipping plants, such as jade plants and aloe vera. Creating a layer of plants between the outside world and the indoors looks beautiful from both inside and outside. When a plant has variegated leaves, the stripes are a sure sign that the plant requires lots of sunshine. These patterned beauties, such as philodendrons, are ideal for a windowsill home.
When the view outside your window is a little dull or unappealing, filling the sill with plants will make you feel more positive every time you gaze outdoors.
Create an oasis with these indoor plants
Add tranquillity and encourage relaxation
Last but not least, harness the power of plants and make use of their most important benefit. The presence of plants in our surroundings encourages relaxation and helps to create a calm and peaceful setting in any living space. Blend a selection of flourishing house plants into a room where you like to spend time chilling out. Mix your plants with symbolic peaceful decorations, such as the Buddha, for the ultimate tranquil surroundings. When you are ready to relax, simply add a relaxing music playlist and light some scented candles. Perfect!
However you choose to decorate, the addition of a few house plants can make a big impact on the space. And remember – if in doubt, add more plants.
We have a stunning selection of house plants in-store, perfect for your home.
