By now, it should come as no surprise to learn that nearly every room in my home is occupied by at least one plant. And we know that plants for your home can add a touch of color and quite literally breathe life into every room.
But not all houseplants are created equal. Some do better with high humidity and others love to soak up the sun. The good news is that for every main room in your home, there’s a houseplant that will fit in perfectly with the decor, purpose, and level of light.
Living Room
Your living room is often your greatest area of traffic and what many guests will see first. Choosing a statement floor plant (or two) will provide a refreshing focal point. They’re also useful for hiding unattractive cords or equipment and for filling in the empty corners of the room. If you have any shelving or mantles than need a little extra decor, a shelf plant is a perfect addition. Recommended plants:
- Bird of Paradise: bright light, floor decor
- Rubber tree: medium light, floor decor
- Philodendron: low light, shelf decor
Dining Room
Your dining room may not have as much extra space as the living room, but that doesn’t mean a plant or two can’t adorn this room. In most homes, the dining room is full of bright light, so this room is ideal for fiddle leaf figs and other floor plants that need full sun. If you don’t have room for a floor plant, hanging a creeping vine (such as a philodendron or pothos) in the corner of the room can add a touch of elegance, too. Recommended plants:
- Fiddle Leaf Fig: bright light, floor decor
- Monstera Deliciosa: medium light, floor decor
- Philodendron/Pothos: low light, tabletop/hanging decor
Kitchen
The best part of having plants in the kitchen is that you can choose ones that can double both for decor and to add flavor to your meals. If you have a window in your kitchen, you have a prime spot for plants you can also eat, such as basil, cilantro, and other herbs. While your kitchen won’t be as humid as your bathroom, it will still be more so than other rooms in your house, so succulents are an excellent addition, too. Recommend plants:
- Herbs: bright light, countertop decor
- Succulents: medium light, windowsill decor
- Philodendron: low light, hanging/cabinet top decor
Bedroom
Plants in your home will help purify the air, but this is especially helpful in bedrooms. Adding a plant or two to your bedroom provides a calming sanctuary for resting and may even help you breathe easier! Choose plants that not only make you feel happy but ones that fit in with the level of light most common for your room. A plant in need of bright light may not do well if you like to keep the curtains drawn for most of the day. Recommended plants:
- Fiddle Leaf Fig: bright light, floor decor
- Snake plant: medium light, floor decor
- Philodendron: low light, hanging/dresser top decor
Bathroom
Your bathroom is unique in that it gets the highest level of humidity, but often the lowest level of sunlight. If your bathroom does have a window (like mine), you have a perfect tropical oasis for such plants as succulents and cacti. Otherwise, sticking with a plant that prefers the humidity, but not the direct light is a better choice. Unless you’re fine with leaving them near a window for a few hours each week. Recommended plants:
- Succulents, Air plants, Cacti: bright light, shelf decor
- Parlor Palm: medium light, floor decor
- Pothos: low light, shelf/hanging decor
What’s in Your Home?
Buying plants for your home can seem a little daunting, so I hope this guide will make shopping fun! What plants do you already have in your home? Which ones are you going to buy next? I’d love to know!
XO,
Micah
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