Ideas For Decorating With Houseplants
The Easiest Ways to Embrace the Jungalow Trend
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Air-quality benefits aside, decorating with plants is one of the easiest ways to make a home feel more lived-in and relaxed. Thanks to some clever decorating tools and tricks, even yard-less urbanites can create a lush indoor garden. From design-forward planters to outside-the-box styling, these ideas will inspire you to create your own indoor jungle!
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Going Mod
These minimal ceramic wall planters ($19-$69) by Shane Powers for West Elm turn plants into works of art. Bonus: orchid-lovers will get a kick out of the specially designed aerated versions!
Woodsy
Weathered driftwood is perfect for holding anything from moss to air plants. Hit up Etsy for beautiful versions like this driftwood planter ($24).
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Standing Tall
If you want to ensure that your plants make a statement, then try placing them in stands of varying heights. Ferm Living's brass pots ($40 each) make a particularly striking partner.
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Float
Create dimension and height with a floating shelf — the look is so simple and streamlined, all you'll notice is the plants.
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Bench Mark
Another trick for raising plants from ground level is to line them up on a bench. The narrow width won't take up much space but will make a huge impact. Check out Emily Henderson's step-by-step tutorial for creating this indoor garden!
Photo by Laure Joliet via Emily Henderson
Clusters
If you're looking for an idea that makes an impact on a smaller scale, then try clustering a few plants on a small trunk or side table. Tip: choosing plants and planters in varying textures and heights will create visual interest.
Photo by Zeke Ruelas via Emily Henderson
Chair Trick
If you have a vintage chair that you enjoy looking at more than sitting in, then consider using it as a plant stand to put both on display.
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Frames
Place a woolly pocket planter inside a vintage frame, and you'll have instant wall magic.
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Pocket Drawers
If you're struggling with ideas for how to put that vintage apothecary or card catalog to good use, then consider pulling a couple of the drawers out and filling them with plants.
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Brass Beauty
Think of it as a sconce for your plants — these geometric planters ($75 and up) add a touch of glam to that green thumb. Check out even more jungalow-inspired moments in this design blogger's house tour!
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Shelf It
Apartment 34 founder Erin Hiemstra displayed ferns in a cubby-style wall unit in this Sunset house tour to create a cool floating visual.
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Green Taxidermy?
Staghorn Ferns replace traditional antlers in this serene setting.
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