Why Big Plants Should Be A Big Part Of Your Home Decor

With all the benefits that indoor plants have to offer, it’s no surprise their popularity has surged to new heights in recent years. Plants purify the air, increase creativity and allow people to actually grow their own living decor.

Incorporating a large indoor plant in a room is an eye-catching way to make a statement. No matter your home decor, adding large plants can create the comfy oasis of your dreams. And if you’re ready to bring some greenery into your home, you’re in luck: FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers a discount of 15 percent off its retail price! The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

Depending on your home’s style or furnishings, these are the large indoor plants that will best complement your decor.

Cheerful Indoor Plants For A Scandinavian Design

Functionality and simplicity are hallmarks of Scandinavian design. Color palettes tend toward natural tones with white walls, wood and stone furnishings. Greenery is a must with this design. Adding a large indoor plant creates the hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) feel — happy and cozy — that Scandinavians are known for. When incorporating your large plant with this decor, placing planters inside woven or rattan baskets will maintain the cozy feel. Arranging your plants in a low-contrast area will add a pop of color to the space.

An indoor plant that works with this style is:

Money Tree — The Lucky Day Money Tree comes with the braided tree inside a wooden planter, adding height and a tropical feel to a space. The plant is approximately 14-18 inches tall when it arrives and enjoys full sun to partial shade. Additional plants to consider include a rubber plant and weeping fig.

Eclectic Indoor Plants For A Bohemian Design

Bohemian style is, well, harder to define because it’s as free-spirited as the folks who are decorating the spaces! It does, however, have some defining characteristics that make it eclectic and versatile. This design tells a story and every piece adds value, from macrame wall art to woven rugs. Color-wise, Bohemian style leans toward a mix of warm hues mixed with jewel tones. Grouping large plants in a corner adds a warm “junglaow” feel to a space.

An indoor plant that works with this style is:

Monstera — Lush and tropical, the Monstera in Basket makes a great addition to any room with a Bohemian flair. These plants are impressive with their large green leaves, and they grow faster and become more dramatic in spaces with bright, indirect light. The plant arrives in a woven black and tan basket. Additional plants to consider for Bohemian style include the umbrella tree, ming aralia and dragon tree.

Bold Indoor Plants For An Industrial Loft Design

Floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick and metal fixtures are all commonly found in an industrial loft design. Industrial design has a neutral color palette with bold accent colors, such as red brick or green plants. Mixing wood and metal is a common industrial theme. To make your plants stand out, minimize your use of color in the space so the green foliage pops.

Using planters made of metal, wood or concrete will blend with the design style. Another design option is to create a focal point, grouping plants near exposed brick or other industrial elements for an urban oasis vibe.

An indoor plant that works with this style is:

Elephant Ear Alocasia — With its large dark green palm fronds in the shape of an arrowhead, the Elephant Ear Alocasia makes a stunning statement in any room and is sure to add bold color and an architectural flair to an industrial design. The Elephant Ear Alocasia’s glossy foliage thrives best indoors, preferably under warm light. Additional plants to consider include the Swiss cheese plant also known as monstera, Buddha belly bamboo and yucca.

Striking Indoor Plants For A Maximalist Design

Unlike minimalism, which focuses on having only what is needed and is selective, maximalism allows you to incorporate everything you love into your decor. This design motto is, “more is more.” Maximalist design is stylistically vibrant with bold colors on walls or furnishings. It includes all the different pieces that make you who you are.

From curated collections of tchotchkes to bright flower arrangements and huge pieces of art, maximalism takes it all in and makes it work. For this style, allowing plants to grow and billow around a space is encouraged. Adding plants with striking shapes and textures, such as large cacti, will create design interest.

An indoor plant that works with this style is:

Fiddle Leaf Fig: Read any interior design magazine, and you will find this stunning plant next to an opulent sofa. The Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant has large, beautiful leaves and it can reach 6 feet tall. They do require consistent care and watering, and prefer bright, indirect light near a west-facing window; in an interior room, a south-facing window is an ideal location. Additional plants to consider include birds of paradise and tall cacti.

Distinctive Indoor Plants For A Farmhouse Design

For years, rustic, country interior design dominated many spaces. The trend has been refined over the years and is best known today as farmhouse. Common elements in this design style include vintage pieces, unfinished materials, neutral colors, soft finishes and galvanized steel. This style reads soft and cozy, and adding large plants only adds to the aesthetic. Options for incorporating plants into this design include placing plants on open shelves in kitchens and using galvanized steel buckets as planters to create a cohesive look.

An indoor plant that works with this style is:

Snake Plant: The Snake Plant is low-maintenance; and with its long sword-like leaves, it’s a distinctive addition to any farmhouse-style home. This plant will thrive in almost any area of the home and in any light. Additional plants to consider in a farmhouse design include the olive tree, areca palm and Norfolk Island Pine.

Calming Indoor Plants For A Creative Office Space

A home office should be a creative space where you can be productive. Adding plants to your work space creates a sense of calm. Not only will your plants help purify the air so you can breathe easier, you will also be able to think more clearly.

An indoor plant that works with this style is:

Philodendron: Add stunning foliage to your workspace with the Red King Philodendron. Its vibrant red-orange coloring makes it a standout on a desk or when grouped with other plants. The plant arrives in a copper-toned metallic planter. Additional plants to add to a home office include snake plant and croton.

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