More than just a decorative piece, plants make excellent additions to liven up your living space. It adds warmth and pop of colors against a neutral color palette like this
Take for example this neutral color palette living room. Its large windows serve as a source for the room’s natural light. When you have these types of windows, it’s best to put your indoor plants next to them as it benefits many plants allowing them to get maximum light exposure.
Now how do you determine which plant to use indoors? Consider the size and scale of your plants and your space. Make sure you have enough room to put plants in. If you have a huge living room or open space, you can get “architectural plants” or those that grow vertically and have a structural appearance. Some examples of these plants are Yucca, Dracaena marginata, Beaucarnea recurvata among others. Take in for example this living room, vertical plants were included and placed on the sides of the couch and on top of the side table so it will not cause distraction with the other decorative pieces of the room.
Certain plants like snake plants, spider plants, pothos, or peace lilies, are known for their air-purifying properties. While some plants also help improve the air quality of the room, make sure that you can also take care of the plants you’re bringin in.
As different types of plants were used as decors, the main pop of color is the plant located on top of the modern coffee table. You can get creative in your ornaments as you can also use dried floral arrangements that you can put on vases and jars, for a rustic feel. When in doubt, you can check with the plant experts or do some research in choosing the best plants for indoors that you can maintain and can easily be cared for. Since the plants you will be bringing in are meant to be a great addition to your decorated space, make sure that your choice of plants complements your room’s aesthetic.
