Create a Scandinavian atmosphere in your home with houseplants
Houseplants are not only good for your health and well-being, they also add a touch of nature and freshness to your interior. In this blog post, we share tips on how you can style houseplants in different rooms in your home, inspired by the popular Danish interior design style hygge.
The living room: Cozy in the center
The living room is often the central room in the home, where you relax and spend time with family and friends. Here are some tips for styling this room with plants:
- Large Floor Plants: Place a large floor plant, such as a Ficus Lyrata (violin fig) or a Monstera Deliciosa, in a corner to make a statement. Use a pretty basket or pot for extra style points.
- Plant shelves: Add a shelf to your wall and fill it with a mix of hanging plants, such as Epipremnum (Scindapsus) or a Pilea Peperomioides (money plant), and smaller potted plants.
- Coffee table: Put a few small potted plants on your coffee table. Vary in height and texture for a playful effect. Think succulents, cacti, or a small fern.
The bedroom: An oasis of calm
Your bedroom should be an oasis of calm. Plants can help create a calming atmosphere:
- Nightstand: Place a small plant, such as a Sansevieria (mother-in-law's sharp tongue) or an Aloe Vera, on your nightstand. These plants are known for their air purifying properties.
- Windowsill: Use the windowsill for a variety of medium-sized potted plants. Plants such as lavender or jasmine can also give off a relaxing scent.
- Hanging plants: Hang a plant, such as a Chlorophytum Comosum (runner), from the ceiling in a macramé holder for a bohemian touch.
The kitchen: Fresh and functional
The kitchen is an ideal place to grow herbs and other edible plants:
- Herb garden: Put a small herb garden on your kitchen table or on the windowsill. Popular choices are basil, mint and rosemary. Use stylish pots or even glass containers for a modern look.
- Shelves: Install shelves on the wall for small plants and herbs. This saves space and adds greenery at eye level.
- Hanging Baskets: Use hanging baskets for tomato plants or strawberries. This saves space and looks great.
The bathroom: Spa-like atmosphere
Plants in the bathroom can help create a spa-like atmosphere:
- Moisture-loving Plants: Plants such as Spathiphyllum (peace lily) and Boston Ferns thrive in moist environments. Place them on your sink or on a shelf.
- Shower plants: Hang an air plant, such as Tillandsia, in the shower. They get their nutrients from the air and do not need soil.
- Window: If you have a window in the bathroom, place plants there that like indirect light, such as Zamioculcas (rubber tree) or an orchid.
The home office: Green for Productivity
A home office can often use some greenery to improve the atmosphere and reduce stress:
- Desk plants: Put a few small potted plants on your desk. Good choices are Pothos, which needs some light, and Philodendron.
- Plant holder: Use a plant holder to place several plants at different heights. This gives a dynamic effect without taking up too much space.
- Bookshelf: Place plants between your books on the bookshelf for an unexpected touch of greenery. Plants such as Asparagus Fern fit well here.
Conclusion
With these tips, you can transform your entire home into a green oasis, perfectly adapted to the cozy lifestyle. Plants not only bring aesthetic benefits, but also contribute to a healthy and relaxing environment. So what are you waiting for? Start adding more greenery to your home and enjoy the coziness and freshness that plants bring.
Do you have questions or want specific plant tips? Let us know in the comments below!