A lot of our design work revolves around renovation so I don’t discuss decorating a lot. We have some full-service installations we’re planning and I thought this was a good opportunity to share a design tip – decorating your home with plants!
Every room we style has flowers and plants. Not only do they breathe life into our designs but they also offer a plethora of health benefits. Given our specialization in designing mountain vacation homes, we leverage a unique strategy – incorporating faux plants that seamlessly mimic the beauty of real flora. Because who wants to come to their Vermont ski house only to be greeted by dead plants?!
Real plants provide filtration when it comes to the air that we breathe and artificial plants won’t do that. However, research has found that in terms of well-being benefits such as improving mood and morale, as well as productivity and focus, artificial plants work. YAY!!!
However, when it comes to decorating a primary residence, and you want to reap the full health benefits of plants, here are five low-maintenance indoor plants that I love using.
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata)
This plant is favored for its large, violin-shaped leaves and is a staple in modern interior design. It requires bright, indirect light and needs to be watered when the top inch of soil is dry. Faux fiddle leaf figs can be seen in a lot of our portfolio photos.
Snake Plant (Sansevieria)
Snake plants are known for their hardiness and distinct upright, sword-like leaves. They’re excellent at improving indoor air quality and can tolerate low light and irregular watering, making them ideal for vacation homes.
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum Comosum)
Spider plants are celebrated for their resilience and charming, arching leaves that resemble spider legs. Known for their ability to purify indoor air, they thrive in a variety of light conditions and can withstand sporadic watering. This makes them perfect for those with a busy schedule.
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
This plant is known for its elegant white blooms and dark green leaves. Peace lilies are excellent at removing airborne toxins and thrive in medium to low-light conditions. They require regular watering and are a beautiful addition to any space.
Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica)
With its large, glossy leaves, the rubber plant is a bold statement piece that’s also easy to care for. It prefers bright, indirect light and needs to be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. Rubber plants are great for improving indoor air quality.
If you’re looking for ways to incorporate nature into your home, head to our post about biophilic design.
Have a well-designed day,
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