Greenery has always been used in interior design to add more balance to a place. Even when you add a small plant on your desk, the entire space feels different. But although there’s nothing wrong with plants on desks, there are other ways to introduce greenery into your home.
Put a Plant Where Your Furniture Almost Doesn’t Fit
You know that strange little gap beside the sofa? The one that’s too narrow for a chair and too useless for anything sensible? We suggest you put a tall, slim plant there. Something with an upright shape can fill the space, and you won’t feel like you lost half of the room.
This idea is ideal for rental homes. If you can’t remove furniture to make more room for greenery, you can always find a spot that can welcome at least one slim plant. Choose one with leaves that rise rather than spread everywhere.
Let Your Bookshelf Grow a Haircut
If all of your bookshelves are filled, congratulations, we know now that you’re an avid reader. If not, don’t fret because you can fill some of the empty space with plants. If you don’t want anything heavy, add a small trailing plant to one shelf and let the leaves wander down over the edge.
You should also try placing the plant somewhere around the middle rather than only at the top. Just make sure not to choose a plant that grows fast, especially if it’s a trailing plant. Those have a tendency to take over the space.
Give Your Kitchen Something New
Your kitchen can become surprisingly green. The greenery is not going to make it lose its practical purpose. Put a small plant on top of the fridge, place herbs near the window or use a narrow shelf for a few compact pots. The greenery breaks up all those hard surfaces created by cupboards, tiles, and appliances.
If you have an empty section of wall, a vertical garden planter can turn it into a proper feature. It won’t even eat into your bench space. This is one of our favourite options because it makes use of a wall that would otherwise sit there empty. Just keep plants away from direct heat and choose varieties that can cope with the light your kitchen actually gets.
Hang Greenery Above Your Head
There are plenty of spaces above eye level that you probably ignore. A hanging plant can make use of them without taking up furniture or floor space. Try one near a window. If that’s not an option, find one corner that suits it well.
Again, a trailing plant can be a good option here because the leaves eventually spread beautifully, in a pattern you can’t predict just yet. If you’re nervous about drilling into the ceiling, use a secure wall-mounted bracket instead.
Use a Few Larger Ones
In most cases, you don’t need a bunch of small pots filled with succulents to add more greenery to your home. Sometimes, you’ll achieve a more striking look by focusing on incorporating a few large plants instead. Make them occupy empty corners or keep them around entryways.
You can also place one beside a low cabinet, next to a lounge or near a bare section of wall. The contrast between a large leafy shape and simple furniture can make the room feel much more considered. And yes, you’ll have to water it. That’s the deal. But a few substantial plants are easier to look after.
Make Your Bedroom Slightly Greener
Your bedroom doesn’t need a lot of plants to feel fresh. One or two well-placed varieties can be enough. Put one on a bedside table, or choose a taller plant for an empty corner where it won’t interfere with drawers or walking space.
Keep the arrangement simple. Your bedroom is meant to be somewhere you can switch off, so you don’t want leaves poking into your face when you’re trying to sleep. Choose plants that suit the available light and your ability to remember watering days.
Conclusion
Adding greenery doesn’t have to become another enormous home project. Start with the awkward corners and find your way from there. Pick something that suits the space, not something that requires you to completely reorganise your interior. Your home will feel better for it, and you might even enjoy looking after the plants once you stop making the whole thing complicated.
