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How to Decorate with Plants Indoors to Energize Your Room

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Decorate with plants in your home to reinvigorate and bring gorgeous color to any room. Learn how with just a few simple steps and lots of pictures!

How to use indoor plants to decorate

I’ve kind of come to the conclusion that I’m that “crazy” lady. You know.

Crazy bird lady  and crazy paint lady.

And most recently… crazy plant lady.

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    It’s ok. I’ve accepted it, and have realized that I might as well own it, right? As the old saying goes, when life hands you lemons.. you make lemonade.

    tips for using plants indoors

    However, growing plants has never been a forte of mine. I try and I try, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out.

    So, I’ve figured out a few things that work just in case you’re in the same boat as me. First things first:

    • Start with artificial plants. If you have absolutely NO luck with plants in your home it’s a great way to initially add color.
    • Then, buy a herb like mint or spearmint that easily grows anywhere, and has a multiple benefits. For instance, I like to add mint to my water, and it also makes my home smell wonderful!

    Note: I put my mint in a vintage cooler right next to the window. It’s as happy as a clam!

    gorgeous ways to decorate with plants

    Looking for more plant related projects?

    • How to Create a Succulent Terrarium
    • DIY Vintage Crate Succulent Garden
    • Easy DIY Hanging Planter Using a Wood Slice and Rope (see photo below)
    easy DIY hanging planter tutorial

    After you feel like you’ve got a handle on an herb or two go ahead and get yourself a few indoor plants that are best suited for low light.

    Note: If you’re worried that you’ll forget to water your plants put them all in common area you frequent so you don’t forget. Personally, I typically do not put plants in my bedrooms (at this point in time) because I’ll forget about them. So, artificial plants are my friends in those areas!

    Another idea on how to decorate with plants in your home is to use nature from right outside your door.

    How to Use Outdoor Plants Throughout the Year

    • SPRING: bring those beautiful flower blooms inside
    • SUMMER: cut off a few branches from your favorite tree that is full of luscious green leaves
    • FALL: use several sticks as an interesting centerpiece
    • WINTER: bring in those evergreens to decorate everything from your tables to your shelves
    tips and tricks for using plants in interior design

    Best Plants for Low Light Rooms

    • Artificial (Haha–I couldn’t resist πŸ˜‰
    • Dracaena
    • Chinese Evergreen
    • Snake Plant
    • Parlor Palm
    • Peace Lily
    • Pothos (definitely a huge fan of this!!)
    • Philodendron
    how to use plants to freshen your room

    Don’t forget to also think outside the box. Plants and flowers don’t have to be used in standard pots and vases. Use them in wall decor too! Artificial and dried plant life is phenomenal for decorating in hard to reach places, or even in an area you wouldn’t normally decorate. It’s ok to be different!

    how to use dried flowers in your space

    How to Decorate with Plants Indoors to Energize Your Room

    Trust me. There are so many ways to decorate with plants in your home, and these are just a few that come to mind right away. If I can get plants to grow, I just know that you can too! Plus, don’t forget, there so many artificial variations that will help you fake it until you can make it.

    Now, get to planting!

    Linda Zahora-Cathcart The Summery Umbrella
    Pssttt…. Don’t forget to check out my Decorating projects page chocked full of DIY and decorating goodness!
    Decorate with plants in your home to reinvigorate and bring gorgeous color to any room. Learn how with just a few simple steps, and lots of pictures!


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    About LZ Cathcart

    LZ is an artist who loves creating illustrations, custom hand lettering and patterns for gifts, home decor, fabric, and wallpaper. She is also the creative mind behind The Summery Umbrella where she shows you how to make handmade signs, various DIY projects and gorgeous home decor.

    When she’s not dreaming up new projects and designs you can typically find her drinking her fair share of coffee, hanging out with her super handy husband and her sweet and sassy daughter. They all have a hard time sitting sit so this family is constantly on the go!

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    1. Barbera Peters says

      September 12, 2017 at 12:45 pm

      This article was so helpful on choosing plants to decorate with inside. My favorite part that you talked about was how Chinese Evergreens, and Snake Plant are good plants to use for low light rooms since they will match the lighting and if they are real will still live in the low light. Next time I am looking at crafts I should go into the artificial section to find these plants. This will be a fun way to add some color and life into my home as well.

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      • Linda Zahora-Cathcart says

        September 17, 2017 at 1:42 pm

        Hi Barbera. Thank you so much! Snake Plants are definitely a favorite of mine too πŸ™‚

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    2. Spencer Montgomery says

      October 18, 2017 at 1:37 am

      I’ve been seeing a lot of room tours in Youtube with plants in it. It’s good to know that they can energize your room. I think I want to buy a planter now, so I can also reinvigorate and bring gorgeous color to my bedroom. Good read!

      Reply
      • Linda Zahora-Cathcart says

        November 8, 2017 at 1:17 pm

        Thank you so much, Spencer! Have fun searching for a few. There are so many options, and you’ll probably end up wanting more than just 1 or 2. It happened to me too πŸ™‚

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