Recently, I have been inspired by all sorts of photos on Pinterest. These photos happen to have one thing in common — a house plant. Which reminded me how using house plants in decor is a great visual tool. Plants (living objects) help to break up all the hard objects and knick-knacks we tend to collect. These days you can use almost anything. I’ve seen cactus, succulents, herbs, small trees and so on. Perched on books or placed in the entry, plants add texture, color and life to our homes. You can place a tall palm in that corner you don’t know what to do with, put a funky succulent on your bar or a cactus on your bookshelf. And, you can pick up a fun/funky plant (1 to 5 gallon) for under $15.00, which is usually cheaper than a dozen roses and last a lot longer.
I love this look — a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree in a large basket.
Cactus in large Mexican pottery
Another Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree in a small pot
A simple elephant ear
A Clivia placed on an entry table
I am actually off to buy a plant for that corner I don’t know what to do with — I’ll post pictures later.
The fabulous thing about using a built-in bench is that you can customize it to fit your space and style
Add a thick base cushion, throw pillows, and plush blankets for total comfort
Above, the antique chairs are painted white, upholstered in a fun stripe and paired with a rustic table. Plus, there are modern and industrial pieces in the room that really contrast the chairs allowing the chairs to stand out even more. Very fun!
The Long Table 