Interior planning with indoor plants
Interior design is the art and science of complementing the features of a space. Every small detail is important from floor to ceiling, even down to what is presented on the coffee table. What brings everything together are the finishing touches and those include indoor plants and, of course, the individual’s personal touches. Using indoor plants in the desired space is an element that brings joy and creates a homely environment.
During the pandemic, the number of indoor plant fanatics has skyrocketed across the globe – many online plant-selling businesses opened and social media is booming with content creators focusing on plant care tips and beautiful indoor plant styling content – and we are here for it.
Several businesses opened that solely look after your plants on a weekly or monthly basis – something people would have not thought about before the pandemic, which enhanced the number of plant lovers.
If you find yourself wondering how to style your home with indoor plants after gathering a collection of them, you have come to the right place! Last but not least, if you are planning to sell your home and would like to make the most of your spatial planning with plants, the below will give you great ideas too.
Plants are essential to property styling
First and foremost, one important thing to keep in mind is that there are no rules when it comes to styling with indoor plants, simply because every house has a different spatial layout and style.
Indoor plants are excellent ‘awkward corner’ fillers and effortlessly bring a homely feeling to any place; it’s also been scientifically proven that plants reduce stress significantly. Let’s look at a couple of simplified steps that can help organise our styling process and create an easy but productive workflow.
Spatial research
Before you raid your local plant shop, go online and research what type of indoor plants will work best in your space.
If you have a window area you would like to fill with plants, make sure you research what kind of plants to place there. For example, if the area is in full sun for most of the day choose a plant that is suitable for that environment.
Before purchasing plants, take photos of where you would like them to be and measure the area to ensure they will fit. Light levels, humidity and draughtiness are other major factors that plants will like or dislike; keep that in mind when picking up more fragile species. The staff in the plant shop will be happy to advise with your selection.
Tall plants are a great choice for a corner
Plant pots and accessories
Before you style your home with indoor plants, choose the design you would like to aim for. There are hundreds of different plants to choose from but there are even more pots and accessories to work with.
You might decide to have a mixture of different-coloured plant pots and styles; this gives a good variety, but alternatively, you could follow the colour scheme of your rooms. Use your existing pots as a colour guide if you’re expanding your current plant collection.
If you are preparing your home to sell, a simple and clean style is a winner, in which case we would aim for white pots or any other neutral, earthy colours. In general, all tones of white, beige, grey and a mix of black will create a simple and clean effect.
Earthy colours together are a great combination
Indoor plants and your home
Indoor plants lend a magical touch to all homes. You can group a bunch together in one area or have one placed here and there between a TV stand or a bookshelf, for example. A small succulent in a bulky pot can serve as a book stand – there are endless possibilities to get creative with plant styling.
Something we have learned over the years is that plants look great when you mix different types. Choose a variety of indoor plants to make up the space. Shelves are great for hanging plants and chunky succulents.
Taller indoor plants like a fig tree are perfect for the corners or by the front door. There are also plenty of books out there where you can find ideas for styles and plant types. And last but not least, they make a great coffee table item.
The Leaf Supply Guide to Creating Your Indoor Jungle by Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan is one of our favourites, along with House Planted: Choosing, Growing, and Styling the Perfect Plants for Your Space by Lisa Munoz. Alternatively, you can seek advice from professionals. If you are planning to sell your property, styling your home is crucial.
Indoor greenery
Styling your home to sell
Property styling with indoor plants is one part of your interior design process, but when you style your home in order to sell, it’s like thinking with your buyer’s brain – ‘what will catch their eyes in my property and how can I make it more appealing’. It always comes back to ‘simple is more’, and if property styling is something you are thinking about then you are in the right place.
Hanging plants are perfect on shelves
Spatial Property Styling has been styling properties in Sydney for over 12 years. We’d be happy to assist with any questions you may have. We offer partial styling, keeping some of your furniture and providing the rest from our collection. We also provide complete styling for your furnishings.
Get in touch with us for a Free Property Styling Quote tailored to your property. Or call us on (02) 9417 7193 to speak with one of our expert stylists.