In these uncertain, often overwhelming times, I found comfort in my houseplants. There is unmistakable joy that comes from the moment of resting while taking pristine fiddle-leaf figs and monstera. Even small ivy can give a great rest. I have a lot of green friends in my house. Owning enough plants is beneficial, but it can be full of potential confusion. (Too many foliage plants were unplanned and suddenly the living room projected a roadside nursery.) So I set out on a mission to learn how to place plants in the living room.
Finding the wisdom to decorate with plants was surprisingly easy. Over the past few years, almost everyone has been brushing their green thumbs indoors. I make this claim based on my friend’s house and market. As you roam the neighborhood of my city in San Francisco, there are several shops selling bright pink philodendrons and shiny pothos. I fell in love with the latest discoveries at Little Tree in San Francisco’s Richmond district. Owner Cassey Ho fills her little lush boutique with such compassionate eyes (and she treats her green baby with incredible care).
Here we ask Ho and Bloomscape gardening and design expert Lindsay Pangborn how to accent the living room with plants. Thinking about where and how to place potted friends, I learned that the joy I get from my friends is greatly increased.
“Plants bring relaxation, peace, and joy when watering, witnessing good morning sunbathing, and watching new baby leaves appear,” Ho said. Say to. “It’s a good feng shui to have plants in your home-to feel a good balance and a positive atmosphere.”
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What is the best way to place plants in the living room?
# 1: Small group
Ho suggests grouping foliage plants into two or three groups. This interrupts the room at the calm moment of green and avoids confusion. To simplify care, she suggests grouping houseplants that need the same care. “This makes it easier to water them, and they provide each other with some moisture that the plants love.”
# 2: Cascade
Placing subsequent plants, from high to low, provides a reason to look up. This is one of the biggest secrets to making a small living room look bigger. This is one of Ho’s dependable looks she suggests to clients. Her advice: Combine your favorite plant with a vase and place it on a bookshelf, TV stand, or hatch so that the leaves fall as the plant grows.
# 3: Hanging
Similar to the appearance of the cascade, the hanging pot wakes up. And they allow you to make the most of the space you have, says Pangborn. This looks simple. Install hanging pots on the ceiling, where real estate is usually unlimited, or hang them in sturdy containers such as wall-mounted hooks attached to studs.
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# 4: On the floor
A common mistake in decorating foliage plants is neglecting to use floor space. Draw from two or three rules and group the plants next to an empty corner or sofa. If vertical space allows, place tall indoor foliage plants such as fiddle-leaf figs and avocado trees in a spacious pot on the floor. Larger foliage plants of these types “due to their size, they have an instant impact on the room,” says Pangborn. “And they easily fill horns and bare walls.” Professional Tip: Allow room between tall plants and wall art so that the two do not aesthetically compete.
# 5: “Jungle” look
If you like the look of many plants, Pangborn says they will fit them, but they come in a variety of sizes and shapes. “Choose contrasting leaf shape and color plants to maintain visual interest. For example, bold leaf monstera plants, burgundy rubber trees, and lush, fine-grained Kimberly. Combined with Queen Ferda, it’s a stunning trio, “she says. As Ho adds, you can build your own personal jungle in your home!
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How many plants are ideal?
This is the ultimate question. And before I get to the Ho and Pangbourne take, I scream this rally: let’s fly the flag of your plant! Any number is ideal if it brings you joy.Important things to consider Some It ’s a plant you should have how good You can pay attention to them.
Here are some things to consider:
# 1: Space and flow
Ho says plants need enough space to show their beauty. Ho wants people to choose many plants so they don’t get crowded. Make sure each plant is at least a few inches between its sisters to allow for healthy growth and expansion into light.
# 2: Plant type
Extending Ho’s advice above, some plants prefer drier air. This requires Pangborn to be informed that it needs to provide more space to promote airflow and keep the leaves healthy. “Succulents and semi-succulents with leaves are examples of plants that work best with a slight spacing from each other, such as the whale fin Sansevieria.”
Meanwhile, plants that grow naturally in rainforest areas breed in humid conditions, Pangbourne continues. This includes Heartleaf Philodendron and Stroman Striostar, both of which are ideal for grouping to “trap the water released by plants to create a moist microclimate.”
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What is the best plant in the living room?
Home decoration ultimately depends on personal taste, says Pangbourne. However, plants of all sizes can be incorporated into the living room space to enhance depth, color and texture. The best ones for the living room are especially:
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Last tip: use it!
Pangbourne reminds me that plants should complement your space and life and never compete with your flow. “They can add so much beauty, but if you feel stressed about your care requirements or have to constantly shuffle the plants to make room for your daily activities, do it. Don’t feel guilty about making changes, “she says. You can take it outdoors at any time during the warmer months. And even if it turns out that it doesn’t bring the joy of the past, it’s not shameful to rehoming the foliage plants. Bringing green to your life is about keeping your energy positive.
