Our time in Vienna will be up this summer, and we'll be moving back to the US! Thinking about finding a new place to live (and all of the projects that entails!) is all very exciting, but one thing I'll be sad to leave behind is my houseplants. I absolutely love plants in any home, in just about any space, and don't think I could live without them. At home for us, a room is never fully dressed without a plant. This Split-Leaf Philodendron (monstera deliciosa) has been with me since it was a tiny little thing and has been a forgiving, hearty member of the family for years now.
Houseplants can add another layer of texture and an organic shape to a room, offering softness or etherial airiness, spiky angularity or bushy bulk. Plants come in endless shades of green and other colors to add a pop of brightness where you need it, and they naturally purify your air, too!
Martha Stewart's bright orange Japanese Maple provides a colorful focal point in a neutral sitting room.
Martha Stewart
This Fiddle Leaf Fig makes a bold statement, perfect for a large space. Actually, this plant has been popping up all over the place as a designers' favorite. Check out its versatile uses.
House Beautiful
Habitually Chic
Chloe Warner
Elle Decor
Habitually Chic
Habitually Chic
This room is brightened up by a large Boston fern (Nephrolepis exaltata cv. Bostoniensis) and two matching topiaries (that look like hibiscus?).
Martha Stewart
I LOVE the huge gestural shapes and large leaves of the split-leaf philodendron (Monstera delicious), which can go a long way in softening a space like this modern bathroom.
Elle Decor
Some people love gardening and growing plants at home, but I realize that it's a daunting idea for those lacking a green thumb. While certain species really are best in expert hands, some plants are perfect low maintenance additions for your home. Here are a few forgiving types that are perfect for brightening up any room (as long as it has a window:))
English Ivy: I love the way it trails down from a mantle, shelf, or, like in this photo, in a topiary type form in a more formal planter. Just be careful with small children and pets; the leaves are poisonous.
Boston Fern: with medium light and enough moisture, these hearty ferns can live for decades, and I love their classic look.
The Cast-Iron Plant: it's virtually indestructible, able to deal with low levels of light (perfect for those corners where nothing else will live) and water (for when you forget!).
And finally, the Fiddle-Leaf Fig: It's not just a pretty designer's plant! Its beautiful, lacquered leaves add a reflective, dramatic look to any home. In medium to bright light it can grow happily up to 15 feet tall.
Happy indoor-gardening!
Liza
Moving back to the US?! YEA! Great post--I, too, love some green in my house.
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