If you’re missing the greenery of the Christmas tree since it was packed away, house plants can fill that void and make your living space feel complete again.
Adding plants to your home is a great way to change the look of different rooms and it can even have a positive effect on our mental and physical health, with studies showing plants can reduce stress and improve moods.
But plants should be chosen carefully for each room. Not only will some plants not look right in certain rooms, some will thrive best in bathrooms or be beneficial in the bedroom, for example.
Bathroom
Choose ferns or other leafy plants for the smallest room in the house. These types of plants tend to do well with humidity. Another option for the bathroom is to choose a plant that will thrive in low light such as the air purifying prayer plant (calathea).
Kitchen
For one of the busiest rooms in the house, choose peace lilies (spathiphyllum) or cheese plants (monstera). They are air-purifying and proven to remove toxins from the air which is perfect for helping the kitchen to feel brighter and fresher. Peace lilies are poisonous to cats so that’s something to bear in mind if your feline friend has access to the room.
Living room
For aesthetic, group differing sizes of plants together in your living space. Larger palms can be styled alongside smaller spider plants and it’s a great place to use trailing plants in baskets too.
Bedroom
There are varieties of plants that can actually aid sleep. Lavender is a great option for this room as it releases a gentle aroma known to help sleep. It also helps to lower adrenaline levels which contributes to better rest. And while snake plants might not sound like something you’d want in your bedroom, they purify the air and release oxygen as we snooze.
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