We all love to look at beautiful plants and trees when we are outside. And who doesn’t like wandering through plant stores and parks to feel re-energized? Now look around the inside of your home or office—do you see any plants? If you do, you probably know the benefits of having plants inside. If not, this blog is for you (and us-the dried up succulent in our window isn’t the best look!).
When we design homes, you’d be surprised at how many times clients ask us about the natural light and if they will have a good area for plants. While this isn’t our first priority when designing, we do understand the benefits of plants and will do what we can to create perfect places for them to thrive.
Benefits of Indoor Plants
The research is easy to find and very interesting. The more we read, the more we learned. And yes, we are going to get some plants for the office soon.
Plants can boost your general health and well-being—they just make you feel better!
Let’s face it— plants are beautiful—and bring nature inside.
Plants help improve air quality as they help to clean the air and release water vapor, creating humidity. They also absorb toxic substances and produce oxygen.
Plants can reduce stress by creating a feeling of calm and comfort when working around them. It helps us to feels like we’re outside, which helps us connect and boosts our moods.
Caring for plants can help lower anxiety and stress, so take time to enjoy the plants, revel in their growth, and chat with them. 😃
Some studies even say they boost productivity—who doesn’t like a quick break to look at something beautiful in nature and then get back to work? Being surrounded by living plants can make you feel like you have been transported to someplace else.
So, what plants should you choose?
First and foremost, if plants are going to be in your home and you have kids, choose plants that are safe for children and pets. Lists like this one are available online or check at your favorite garden center for the safest plants.
So much about choosing plants depends on the natural light in your home. Loads of natural light allows for choosing almost any plant you see at a garden store. Less light? You’ll need to do some research or talk with knowledgeable people about what plants work best with low light.
There are so many amazing plant stores in the Columbus and surrounding areas, and one of our favorites is Groovy Plants Ranch. They specialize in interesting plants and are so helpful! Check out their website and you’ll find so much helpful information.
Some plants we’ve found that are pretty forgiving (for those of us just starting out) are plants in the Pothos Collection, Peace Lilies, ZZ plants, Snake plants, Philodendron, spider plants, Monstera, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Tillandsia (Air plants), and Cactus.
Whatever you choose, we know that not only will you feel happier, your home will look that much better. And if you’re in the market for a new home design or a plan for a remodel of your home, our designers here at RDS are waiting for you. Drop us a line today!
Now excuse us while we go plant shopping!