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plant inspo to green up your space

Mary D. Lemos January 29, 2021 8 min read

Home decor: plant inspo to green up your space

Whether you’re into greenery or not, plants are actually an easy and inexpensive way to decorate your home. But did you know plants actually have several surprising benefits too? Click through this gallery to learn more and for a look at some awesome images to get your green thumbs, house decor and creative juices flowing. 

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Nature

It is a great way to bring a little piece of the outdoors indoors. 

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Benefits

But aside from being nice decor, plants actually have several benefits. 

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Benefits

They increase humidity throughout a space. 

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Benefits

They also reduce the presence of other toxins such as benzene and nitrogen dioxide.

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Benefits

They decrease airborne dust. 

(Photo by Ina Soulis) 



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Health

Plants have a fantastic effect on your overall health, well-being, mood, and state of mind. 

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Health

Plants can help reduce stress and induce feelings of relaxation. 

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Healing powers

Plants can even help with healing and recovery. 

(Photo by Liana Mikah) 



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Healing powers

Patients with plants in their room had more positive physiologic responses. 

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Healing powers

So next time you have a sick family member or friend, gift them a plant to wish them a speedy recovery. 

(Photo by Liana Mikah) 



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Plant inspo

So get inspired and start adding some green to your home! For example… 

(Photo by James Lindsay) 



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Bedroom

There is nothing like waking up to fresh flowers on your nightstand in the morning. 

(Photo by Logan Nolin) 



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Bedroom

Ideal plants for a bedroom are: orchids, succulents, snake plants and bromeliads.

(Photo by Mike Marquez) 



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Bedroom

They emit oxygen at night which is perfect while you sleep. 

(Photo by Jascha Huisman) 



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Kitchen

For your kitchen, add some plants on your breakfast or dining table.  

(Photo by Jessica Castro) 



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Kitchen

They can make for a lovely centerpiece. 

(Photo by Jez Timms) 



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Kitchen

Here is another kitchen inspo example. 

(Photo by Jason Leung) 



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Bathroom

To help you relax, add a beautiful houseplant in your bathroom next to your tub. 

(Photo by Jared Rice) 



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Bathroom

Here is another stunning example. 

(Photo by Lisa Moyneur) 



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Living room

Do not neglect your living room as well. 

(Photo by Marten Bjork) 



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Living room

Here is some more living room inspo. 

(Photo by Mike Marquez) 



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Living room

Or try a collection of plants in the corner of your living area.  

(Photo by Jarosław Ceborski) 



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Accent piece

Plants can be just the statement piece you need. 

(Photo by Kari Shea) 



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Accent piece

Smaller plants placed throughout your home are also a good option. 

(Photo by Alvin Engler) 



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Exterior

And of course, the exterior of your home is important too! 

(Photo by EVREN AYDIN) 



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Exterior

It is a beautiful thing to come home to. 

(Photo by MARK ADRIANE) 



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Small spaces

If you live in a small space with not a lot of room, try window plants. 

(Photo by JOHN TOWNER) 



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Small spaces

Some other cool options when you don’t have a ton of space are hanging and corner plants.

(Photo by Katy Belcher) 



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Work

But it isn’t just your home that you should consider filling up with greenery. 

(Photo by Nathan Dumlao) 



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Work

Consider decorating your work space or office with some plants too. 

(Photo by Prudence Earl) 



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Work

According to a University of Michigan study (via TreeHugger), plants can increase memory retention by 20%. 

(Photo by Jason Leung) 



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Work

They also improve productivity and concentration. 

(Photo by Annie Spratt) 



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Work

Plus, a nice plant on your work desk is easy on the eyes. 

(Photo by Brooke Lark) 



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Work

And check out this work area inspo decorated with delightful houseplants. 

(Photo by Simon Rae) 



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Beginners

A great plant to start with if you don’t have a big green thumb (yet) is a cactus. 

(Photo by Ryan Franco) 



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Beginners

They require little water so if you forget, it usually isn’t a big deal. 

(Photo by Scott Webb) 



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Minimalist

When in doubt, just keep it simple. 

(Photo by Roman Bozhko) 



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Minimalist

But if you’re not into something minimalist…

(Photo by Alex) 



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Lavish

You can also go crazy and add as many plants as you like! 

(Photo by Mike Marquez) 



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Lavish

Or how about this larger than life plant next to a window? 

(Photo by Alesia Kazantceva) 



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Styles

All options and plant decor are beautiful. 

(Photo by Allie Dearie) 



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Styles

You can’t really go wrong. 

(Photo by Oliur) 



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Placement

But beware of the placement of your plants when decorating your home. 

(Photo by Nirzar Pangarkar) 



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Placement

Some plants require more sunlight than others. 

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Vase

Make sure you also concentrate on the pot or vase of your plant. 

(Photo by Elsa Noblet) 



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Vase

A funky design can add a nice visual to a room or desk. 

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Vase

For example, here is a cactus plant in a an exquisite pot. 

(Photo by Jeremy Lwanga) 



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Plant decor

Plants are truly an inexpensive way to add some beauty to your home. 

(Photo by avery klein) 



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