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27 Great Ways To Decorate With Plants

Sarah Lyon

Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and home decor enthusiast, who enjoys sharing good finds on home items. Since 2018, she has contributed to a variety of lifestyle publications, including Apartment Therapy and Architectural Digest.

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Updated on 03/02/22

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Whether you're a longtime plant parent or just beginning to build a collection of green friends, you know by now that plants deserve a prime place in your home. How can you decorate with them and add a little extra personality to your space? We've got you covered with the 27 styling tips below.

Just note that no matter your experience with plants, you should still be confident when it comes to including them in your house or apartment.

"Plants can add so much character to a room. They liven up a space and there are so many different varieties of plants. The possibilities are endless," notes Instagrammer Andreina Fuenteabla, who owns 65 plants. "An important factor to remember when owning plants is that it’s trial and error. If you are just starting your plant journey just know that you’ll kill some plants along the way, and that’s okay! Just keep going and learning. You’re doing great."

Meet the Expert

Andreina Fuenteabla is an Instagrammer specializing in plants.
Agatha Isabel maintains a plant-focused Instagram account, @plant.ma.

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Have Fun With Vines

@houseofbotanical

Shape your vines so that they wrap around a mirror! This will help keep dangling leaves off the floor and add some pep to your front hall. Who says decorating with greenery is only for the holiday season?
02 of 27
Transform a Bar Cart

@itschristinachinn

Not in the mood for cocktails? Take an empty bar cart and use it as a plant stand! Wheels make it easy to move green friends throughout the house as needed. If plants are showing signs of too much sun, simply roll the cart away from the window.
03 of 27
Try Terracotta

@plantandwander

"When it comes to styling with plants, I always tell people to have fun with it, be creative, and try new things," Fuentealba says. "Make sure you understand what your plant needs to thrive, and listen to the signs your plant is giving you. Play with planters: hang some, mount some. I’m personally a huge terracotta lover, so I’m always on the hunt for terracotta pots that have different textures and designs."
04 of 27
Deck the Loo

@this_e17_life

Plants aren't just for our main living spaces! Make your nightly bubble bath feel even more zen by bringing some plants into the loo. You'll recreate the feel of your favorite tropical spa-like getaway without having to go very far.
05 of 27
Style a Hutch

@hollyb_at_home

Transform a hutch into a sophisticated plant storage system by filling the shelves with various sizes of pots. Don't be afraid to stack some on top if your collection begins to overflow a little.
"I like to disperse my plants around my home, so I can see them in every corner, but you can also group them together on a shelf or cabinet," Fuenteabla comments. "If you are feeling stuck with where to start, there is so much inspiration all around, especially with Instagram. Just start with a few plants and go from there. It’ll take time to grow your collection; enjoy the journey."
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Make Over Your TV Stand

@plant.ma

Instagrammer Agatha Isabel of @plant.ma is all for doing double duty in her apartment. "I have a trailing and climbing wall full of Philodendron, Scindapsus, and Monstera on my TV stand," she explains. "I have a concrete wall where the plants love to attach to the porous surface, and I even use command light hooks to help those trailing plants climb their way up. There’s also a grow light right above the space to help train the plants to climb and reach upwards. "
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Try a Tall Tree

@sophiesgaff

Once again, don't be shy about bringing plants into the bathroom if you have the space and ample lighting. A thriving fiddle leaf fig adds major visual interest by the sink.
And if your loo doesn't have windows, Isabel offers another suggestion. "I’ve turned my windowless bathroom into a propagation and isolation area for my new plants," she explains. "I recommend isolating new plants when you first receive them in order to make sure you’re not bringing any plants pests in your area. Simply turn your bathroom into a prop room with the help of a grow light."
08 of 27
Add Cheer to Your Home Office

@justynakinvar

Add some plant life to your home workspace to make long days in front of the computer screen feel a little less blah. While keeping your desktop relatively clear is important, plants can still live on the ground or hang from the ceiling.
09 of 27
Forget the Headboard

@mybedroomjungle

Who needs a formal headboard when you can have a wall of plants above your bed instead? Fall asleep dreaming of the outdoors with an intricate display like this one.
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Pretty Up Your Patio

@thekiwihome

Take your patio to the next level with an assortment of larger plants that eliminate the need for further decoration! In this space, fiddle leaf figs and Monstera plants reign supreme.
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Try This Finishing Touch

Domm Dot Com

Not sure how to fill that open shelf? Go ahead and add a plant! Just make sure to rotate the pot somewhat often to ensure that your green friend receives ample sunlight on all sides.
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Look Up High

@knackeredmavis

No green room is complete without a plant (or several!). Hang a shelf above your windows to take advantage of vertical space and allow long vines to hang down without disrupting anyone.
Thinking high up can also be a smart solution for those with pets, Isabel explains. "I have some fur babies that like to run around and tend to knock over plants every once in a while," she comments. "As a result, I’ve began placing my larger plants on the top shelves to maximize floor space. Coincidentally, they also provide the feel of a jungle canopy."
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Invest in a Special Shelf

@ispyplants

This plant shelf is full of plenty of space to allow a collection to keep growing—literally. If you're not shy about having your plants be the main event in your living space, a setup like this one is a winner!
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Upgrade Your Selfies

@plant.ma

Even if your plant's vines don't wrap all the way around one of your wall mirrors, a little bit of green can make for "extra special selfies," Isabel shares. "It’s always super exciting when plants start to trail so they can help decorate walls," she adds. "Just about every mirror in my apartment has some form of trailing plant (my favorite are Scindapsus). They add a little extra flare to tie the space together."
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Create an Illusion

@andreinaafb

In Fuenteabla's own space, small terracotta pots shine on a wall, resting inside black holders that, from some angles, create the appearance of the plants floating!
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Let Stems Shine

House of Chais

Floating shelves with built-in holes for vases make it easy to display single stems, which is an excellent option for those who prefer more of a minimal look.
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Hang Loose

Afro Bohemian Living

Have an empty corner? Fill it with a hanging planter and let the beautiful green hue add instant vibrance to your living space.
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Forget the Decor

Leaf and Lolo

Built-in bookcases, but make them a plant lover's dream. There's no need to display books and accessories when an assortment of green friends will automatically steal the show.
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Use Every Corner

@melplantoinette

Even the tiniest shelf can be used to hold a sweet plant pot. No inch of space is off limits when it comes to showcasing your fave blooms.
22 Plant Shelf Ideas That Are Perfectly Styled
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Make an Entrance

Modern House Vibes

Show off your love of plants from the moment visitors walk in the door. Another bar cart turned plant home looks lovely in this entryway.
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Think of Plants as Versatile

Modern House Vibes

Remember, you can display plants all year long, regardless of the season. Here, houseplants shine alongside Halloween decor. There's no need to have to choose between holiday accents and plant babies!
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Add Air Plants

Forbes + Masters

Line bathroom walls with an assortment of air plants. They make for the perfect finishing touch in rooms of all styles.
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Liven Up the Laundry Room

Home by Polly

You spend enough time in the laundry room as it is, so why not make it a little more pleasant of a spot within your home? Plants will help, we promise!
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Mix and Match

JC Designs

Pair traditional plants alongside neutral accents like pampas grass for a fun mix of colors and textures. Varying heights will also add interest to any corner.
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Read in Peace

Leaf and Lolo

Jazz up a reading nook with plants galore. Here, wicker furniture adds major boho vibes.
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Go Vertical

House of Chais

Even petite bathrooms have room for plants! A thin area of open wall space is the perfect spot to hang hooks in a vertical line and place plant pots inside.
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Group Plants on a Pegboard

JC Designs

Turn a pegboard into a partial plant shelf. All you need is a bit of plywood. The bottom of this shelf still remains functional for hanging items such as coats and bags.

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What You Need to Know to Make a Plant Room

Have you ever stumbled upon an Instagram post or TikTok of a truly epic plant room? A room that is filled to the brim with lots and lots of beautiful plants. Different shades of green catch your eye as you glance around it. It’s the type of room that just makes you think to yourself, “wow, I wish I had one of these myself.”

And it makes us think, did this just happen slowly over time until it was the perfect accident? Did the creator behind this perfect room mean to do it? And how do you even go about setting one of these up? There must be so many things to consider. We decided to reach out to one of our favorite plant people to find out how she set up her incredible plant room.

Meet the Expert

Nicole Larson is the cohost of podcast Where Are We Growing. She’s also a well known for her plants on TikTok.

“Before moving into the house I’m in now, plants were all over my apartment," Larson explains. "They were huddled under grow lights and quickly filling up the little window space I had. I really wanted to be able to access a majority of my plants in one area and also be able to shut the door and keep my curious cat out of trouble."

The catalyst for the room's creation makes sense: a lot of pets can be a little bit too curious about plants scattered around the house, and not all plants are safe for pets. Keeping them in one place makes it easy to stop fuzzy friends from from knocking something over or biting into something that’s not safe for them.

Nicole Larson

“I moved a majority of my plants over to this house myself and I recall it taking at least ten trips in my little SUV packed full of plants," says Larson. "It took a few more months to acquire some cabinets and get those set up to hold my humidity-loving plants. "

Larson’s resulting plant room is absolutely gorgeous and gives off some serious green oasis vibes. Here's her best advice on creating a lush dedicated green space, so you can have a plant room too.

Group According to Conditions and Care

Making sure you have the right setup is key. If you’re going to keep a ton of plants in one room, you need to make it easy for yourself. That’s why keeping similar plants together is essential. “A majority of my collection are aroids like monsteras, philodendrons, alocasias, anthuriums, etc., because the care doesn’t change much from plant to plant," explains Larson. "I learned pretty quickly that if I’m going to have a large amount of plants to tend to regularly, they need to be relatively low-maintenance, and a lot of philodendrons and monsteras are exactly that."

Get the Lighting Right

Nicole Larson

There are a ton of things to consider when setting up a plant room. The most important is light. "Lighting is SUPER important. If I had it my way, my plant room would be all windows and no walls," shares Larson. "Unfortunately we often have to work with what we’ve got, so besides two windows facing north and west, I have grow lights all over the place."

If you’re lucky enough to have big windows, depending on the plants you have, that could be enough. Hang sheer curtains over the windows so you have greater control over the lighting, providing direct or indirect rays as necessary. For those cloudy days and long winter nights, grow lights are a safe bet.

Pay Attention to Humidity

When it comes to humidity, there are a few things to consider. The humidity in your plant room should actually be a bit higher than other rooms in your house because by clustering plants together you’re actually creating a microclimate. Just keep in mind the needs of the plants you choose to place in that room. “If you aren’t caring for plants that require extra humidity, you don’t necessarily need to invest in a fancy humidifier," says Larson. "There are a couple creative ways to create more humidity like making a terrarium or keeping a glass cloche over your plant!"

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Place Plants in All Places

“If you really want that jungle vibe in your room, you should be focusing not just on shelf plants but also on having plants hanging and sitting on the floor so the eyes are finding foliage almost everywhere. It’s all trial and error, so don’t feel bad if you kill a bunch of plants,” adds Larson.

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Room with plants

27 Great Ways To Decorate With Plants

Meet the Expert

Have Fun With Vines

Transform a Bar Cart

Try Terracotta

Deck the Loo

Style a Hutch

Make Over Your TV Stand

Try a Tall Tree

Add Cheer to Your Home Office

Forget the Headboard

Pretty Up Your Patio

Try This Finishing Touch

Look Up High

Invest in a Special Shelf

Upgrade Your Selfies

Create an Illusion

Let Stems Shine

Hang Loose

Forget the Decor

Use Every Corner

Make an Entrance

Think of Plants as Versatile

Add Air Plants

Liven Up the Laundry Room

Mix and Match

Read in Peace

Go Vertical

Group Plants on a Pegboard

What You Need to Know to Make a Plant Room

Meet the Expert

Group According to Conditions and Care

Get the Lighting Right

Pay Attention to Humidity

Place Plants in All Places

Learn more