Late winter is a great time to shower our homes with a little TLC. This year, seedlings need to wait another month while HHH and I suffer with gardening fever. For Christmas, I received the best gift of all. Two shelving systems complete with grow lights and designed for houseplants. I can’t think of anything I could love more except for the houseplants that now live there!
It didn’t take a complete remodel (or an HGTV-sized budget) to inject some life, light, and a bit of trendy aesthetic into Winterpast. All we needed was plants, shelves, and lights. While I was still under the weather, HHH visited Lowes and came back with 10 beautiful plants. After putting the shelves together, Winterpast has a whole new look!
Just like the 70’s, house plants are back!!! To fill your house with a tropical jungle that looks like it belongs in a botanical garden, select a few plants that make you feel like an eco-friendly, oxygen-producing god and goddess. HHH’s choices have given our home a new and exotic feeling.
If you are new to houseplants, start small. Don’t go from “zero plants” to “I now live in a rainforest” overnight. Aim for a couple of low-maintenance plants like snake plant or pothos. They thrive on neglect. You’re busy, and your plants understand that.
Here is the second secret about anyone who owns nursery-perfect plants. It’s okay to replace struggling plants with new ones. Plan a corner in which to nurse plants back to health, should they begin to wither. Keep your prime spots for those that thrive. Just do your best to avoid silk plants. No matter how life-like they look, they miss the mark. Besides, they do nothing to clean the air in your home.
Once your plants are in place, Invest in some ambient lighting—think string lights, floor lamps, or pendant lights that hang down like they’re straight out of a trendy Pinterest board. Lighting sets the mood, and what better mood than “I’m an adult, but I’m fun and creative at the same time?” Our plants love their grow lights and Amazon sells a variety to meet your every need.
Now you’ve now got plants that won’t die in the next five minutes, shelves that could double as art installations, and lighting that makes you look like you’re hosting a chic dinner party, even though you’re just watching Netflix and eating takeout. Take a moment to stand back and bask in your newly revamped home. You didn’t just redecorate; you transformed your space into a sanctuary. Throw a few Instagram-worthy photos to let everyone know you’ve arrived.
Whether you’re a plant hoarder in training, an aspiring shelf decorator, or someone who desires to make their living room look like it came straight out of an influencer’s home tour, these tips are guaranteed to help. Remember this: The only thing standing between you and the perfect space is a little creativity and a trip to your favorite plant store. Happy revamping!
