10 Beauty-Filled Ways to Accessorise Rooms With Plants
Observe how these greens attract the spotlight and help create idyllic settings
There are so many ways to accessorise a house – art, mirrors, curios, vases, lamps – you name it. But have you ever considered the magic of plants for accentuating a space? We all know about the health benefits of plants, but using unique-looking greens and placing them in key areas can give the home extra style points. Here are a few examples.
2. I like how the long leafy strands cascade freely down the entire height of this home. The green curtains draw their energy from the skylight above and accentuate the interiors, giving them a sense of the outdoors. Vines and creepers can also be used to add fun and flair to a window sill, boundary wall or balcony railing.
3. Inside this industrial kitchen awash in grey, greenery on the counters and shelves adds a touch of warmth and creates a soft, welcoming environment. Who’s up for an garden-flavoured cookroom?
4. In this tiny dining area, the large leaves of the potted plant fill up the empty area between the table and the wall. The entire space gets depth and a feeling of wholesomeness just by the use of greenery.
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5. The expansive standalone moss wall gives this bathroom a unique appeal, looking just like a mountain spring, and brings texture, energy and life to the space. To help the living wall create a big impact, the rest of the shell is kept white and minimal elements are used.
Tip: Indoor plants don’t always have to be larger than life, cascading or leafy. Sculptural ones like these look neat and contemporary and fit well in a modern scheme. The roots of these two specimens have been sunk into a column of white pebbles and, instead of a fancy pot, the whole is encased in glass.
6. Living, sleeping and resting amid nature is a dream for many of us … which is why this peaceful bedroom makes use of the idea of wonderful vertical gardens. Greenery has been framed to mimic a piece of art, giving the room a unique energy.
7. What a cosy, fun spot this is. The lovely plants add to the spirited vibe of this place and the rattan pot-holders complement the round braided rugs and the cool hanging basket chair. Wouldn’t you love to retire here after a long day of work?
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8. An elegant, monochrome vignette with a hint of colour. The black pendant light, photograph, frame and the plant table all give the nod to stylish, modern design. Peppered with plants, the vibe of the set-up slightly changes, making it more inviting and friendly.
9. Whoever said a feature cabinet should mostly be accessorised with photographs, vases or art wasn’t being creative enough … this light wooden console placed in front of a white brick wall creates an instant rustic courtyard feel. Holding trendy house plants and ferns, the resulting look is light, bright and outdoorsy.
10. The detailing of the window box makes it appear as if it is part of the window trim – the statement-making bright-blue window box stands out against the white facade. The colour also complements the plant tray dotted with pink and green, ensuring a cheerful looking facade. Also, the low-level greenery avoids blocking the sunlight from entering the home.
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5 Plants Best Suited for Indian Homes
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Have you used plants to accessorise your interiors? Share images and your ideas in Comments below.
This room (left) is a good example of how plants can be used in versatile ways. The multi-pocket wall-mounted plant-holders add a pop of colour to the neutral space, and their linear placement gives an indoor garden-like quality to the living room.
Tip: Wondering how to set up a vertical garden indoors? For wall mounted plants, attach the pockets or pots onto the wall with a waterproof frame, for instance, plastic. Set up a tube on the frame which will drip water down throughout the whole structure, on to the plants. If you wish to have a green wall without setting up a watering system, you can even choose to hang artificial plants.
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