Indoor plants add life to sterile looking interiors apart from generating oxygen and boosting the health quotient of an interior space. Let us explore other reasons to get these green beauties indoor.
“Vruksho rakshati rakshitah”
Let us protect trees that protect us.
They definitely add much needed warmth to make a space feel more inviting and intimate.Relaxing to the eyes, vegetation is the stress buster that adds tranquil, organic and natural feel. Some plants have aromatherapy benefits as well.
In today’s age when our urban houses are both, shrinking in size as well as moving farther from the ground, a dose of greenery helps keeping indoors connected to the outdoors. When everybody is going crazy over everything organic, from food to clothes to even pencils, plants are the real things and most obvious choice indeed to create a grounded and green indoor space.
As Hindus, we all know how revered trees are in our culture and belief system. Many trees and plants are of special and auspicious significance in Hindu mythology. Different trees are associated with different deities and are worshiped to appease them. Ayurveda indeed holds the key to the medicinal properties of plants.
As design elements plants are very versatile and offer the flexibility to work with a wide range, waiting to be explored and infused into our design stories.
1. ADD INDOOR PLANTS FOR TEXTURE,
COLOR AND PATTERN
Plants are a very handy and relatively effortless way to add color, texture and pattern into our design schemes. There is an interesting spectrum of foliage in terms of shape, form and scale. And of course nature is the best at composing flawless color schemes worth getting inspired from.
2. FILL UP EMPTY CORNERS WITH HOUSEPLANTS
Plants fill up the empty corners and instantly uplift them with their wild, sculptural silhouettes. Spaces which need no extra furniture but are either vast or spare and hence feel cold and frigid, are perfect spots to add a bit of foliage.
3. GO VERTICAL WITH GREENS
Vertically laid out plants transform a dead and star wall into a living wall. Wherever there is a challenge of modest floor space, this is a judicious solution to have some green around.
4. ADD PLANT SCREENS
Plants form wonderful screens and dividers without adding much weight. A relatively easy and airy way to define spaces.
5. INDOOR PLANTS SOFTEN THE EDGES
Plants soften the edges of rectilinear forms and give a biotic touch to our man made spaces. They add a nice contrast especially to industrial or minimalist style of interiors.
6. PLANTS DEFINE FOCAL POINTS
Plant vignettes serve as focal points in a space, grounding it in a manner which is easy on eyes and doesn’t feel fabricated or faux. Rather it feels real, authentic and inexpensive. Assorted with other elements or accessories they add a delightful diversity to the whole composition.
7. PLANTS ARE NATURE’S AIR PURIFIERS
Plants are of course the best air purifiers provided by nature. Certain plants are especially appropriate for the purpose. Lush greens mitigate stress and infuse a sense of good health and well being.
8. INDOOR PLANTS SET UP THE STYLE
Plants help accentuate the style of a space. Certain plants are more fitting for a particular style than others. Choice of pots and other plant accessories also help enhancing and outlining the style of any space.
Create a verdant atmosphere at your home with indoor plants. It is visually pleasing and soothing for your eyes. Hope this blog encourages you to take a step towards creating a tropical sanctuary with a feeling of wholesomeness. A budget friendly way to infuse zen like ambiance with restful and relaxing vibes.