Using Floral to Compliment Your Design

If you have a green thumb or not, using living accessories will round out your space and feel more welcoming. Personally, I have a black thumb, so I use some good fake plants in my home like this one:

But, you can certainly use real plants if you know how to properly care for them.

Do you have a Green Thumb?
Consider using a large plant in a prominent area/focal point of the room, or even a group of plants, a terrarium, or hanging plant.

Do you have a Black Thumb?
Branches are an easy way to bring the natural texture to your space, but you might want to think about using faux floral (silk or real) in the background. A little tip that I've discovered - grasses make some of the best fake plants. They are easy to replicate, and look as close to the real thing as I have found. Ferns are also a great fake plant. (Real ferns shed their leaves a lot, so even if you have a green thumb, you might want to think about using the fake ones) Basically, a good rule of thumb is that the smaller the leaf, the more realistic it will look. Just remember to dust them often. Dust will definitely make them look fake.

Some plants are made to be neglected. Do your research on the plants that thrive in your area and make sure you know how to take care of the plant before you take it home. Air plants, succulents,and terrariums are great options for those who want to grow real plants, but are just starting out.

Now, where do you place a plant? Here are some good suggestions:

Entry

• entryways are the perfect place for a plant. it gives a sense of welcoming to you, your family and your guests.

Empty Corners

• Say you have two empty corners in a room. You can visually fill one with a nice tall lamp, and the other with a tall plant. It will make that corner come to life.

Centerpieces

• This is pretty obvious = Dining tables, coffee tables, end tables, entry tables, sofa tables, the list is almost endless.

Mantles

• Your mantle is a great place to place a plant. It usually is the focal point of the room and a plant would look great!

Bathrooms

• Bathrooms are notoriously hard to decorate. Consider placing a plant on the counter or window sill. It will bring a much needed texture to the room and will clean the air for you.

Kitchen

• Any plant can be put in a kitchen, but if you live in an area that grows citrus, why not put a small citrus tree in your kitchen?  Citrus any time you want!
• Herb gardens can also be useful. You can even hang them on the wall now.

Bouquets

• Cut flowers can be placed anywhere - (nightstand, bookshelf, desk, end table, tv stand, table, coffee table, back of the toilet, bathroom vanity, kitchen counter, etc.)

Hanging Plants

• Hanging plants can really go anywhere, but work best in the kitchen or your sunroom.

Just choose a beautiful container that will highlight the plant and will give the plant some room to grow. Happy planting!




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