Plant for Every Room in the House — Guide to Making Your Home Greener

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Plants have the ability to transform any space, so it's no surprise that they liven up your home when you bring them inside. Decorating with plants is the easiest way to refresh your interior without spending a fortune on accent decor, wall art, and other elements. However, not all rooms in the house and plants are created equally, which means you can't just pick a plant and bring it home hoping it will thrive in the kitchen or office.

To place a plant in a specific spot in your home, you need to consider two factors: the interior and plant care. Each plant has individual needs for humidity and light levels, so you can't put a plant that requires full sun in a dark bathroom or a plant that prefers indirect light in a room with large windows. You also don't want to bring a plant home and realize it's an unpleasant element that ruins the entire atmosphere of the space. Plants should bring you peace and tranquility, so choose them carefully.

Here are a few recommendations for choosing a green friend that will fit your home.

Decorative Element for the Living Room

Not only decorations can make a statement in a room where guests gather, but also plants can have the same effect. The living room is usually a space where you spend most of your day and meet family and friends. You want to create a cozy area where everyone feels comfortable, but also a room that shows your style and personality. If you're an elegant homeowner, look for rubber plants or ferns at your local flower shop. Or if you want to create a playful and colorful space for guests, bring some succulents, cacti, begonias, or philodendrons inside.

However, before purchasing plants, assess the room's conditions and determine the type of light it receives. Cacti and succulents prefer bright light but minimal care, as they only need watering every couple of weeks. Begonias and rubber plants, on the other hand, prefer low light and watering once a week.

You can use plants on wheels for living room plants to easily move them when visiting friends and family, especially if you need more free space for guests.

Slanted Green Accent on the Kitchen

The kitchen is humid and has limited space for decorations, so a hanging plant would be the perfect option. You don't want to occupy work surfaces with plants because you need space for laying out ingredients and utensils while cooking. But some hanging pots above cabinets or on the windowsill are ideal, especially if you choose herbs that can also be used for seasoning dishes. If you want to add more decor, use trainable pothos because they need indirect light and are easy to care for. If you want something useful, look at herbs but remember that most of them need full sun.

Relaxation Enhancers for the Bedroom

Your bedroom is your sacred temple, and plants used as decorations should help you create a calm atmosphere. Plants are well known for their impact on mood. Spending time in nature typically reduces anxiety and stress, and bringing nature inside through plants can have the same effect. Additionally, plants also purify toxins and improve indoor air quality, enhancing bedroom comfort. However, even though plants have many benefits, it doesn't mean you should overdo the number of pots inside. A maximum of two plants is sufficient for a bedroom. Spider plants, rubber trees, and snake plants are the most popular for this room in the house. To add a bit of style, be sure to choose pots that match your home's design from elho.

Attractive Plant for the Dining Room

For the dining room, you can use the same types of plants as in the living room because this space is also intended for meeting friends and family and has the same vibe as the living room. However, you can use plants to create an attractive spot by mixing different types. Begonias and rubber trees will look great together if the space allows you to bring two pots inside. When choosing plants for the dining room, look for types that catch attention because this room is usually sparse on decorations.

Tropical Plant for the Bathroom

Bathroom conditions differ quite a bit from other rooms in the house, as it's usually a humid space with limited light and restricted area. Tropical plants are ideal for the bathroom because they prefer an environment similar to it—warm temperatures, low light, and high humidity. When selecting houseplants, first consider what conditions the room you want to place them in offers because you want the space to support their health and happiness. Pothos and philodendrons prefer indirect light, regular humidity, and frequent watering. Air plants require daily misting, moderate light, diffused sunlight, and high humidity, making the bathroom perfect for them.

Creativity Boosters for Home Office

This is the room where you spend at least 8 hours daily if working remotely, so you should choose a plant that won't irritate you when looking at it for inspiration. And if you're superstitious, you'll choose cacti or Marimo moss balls because they are considered lucky. If your office has low to medium lighting, Marimo moss balls are ideal. As an alternative, you can choose a begonia or cactus if the room is well lit.

You may be new to plant care, but you don't have to kill your green friends due to lack of knowledge and experience. Learn how to identify the ideal environment for each plant and approach purchases with care.