Benefits of Plant Décor
Do you need a new plant for your home? The answer is yes. Do you need a new plant even though you have enough to create a miniature jungle? The answer is also yes. Here is why:
Less Mould, More Health
House plants don’t just stand and look pretty. They can also absorb some of the humidity from the air. Using plant décor in bathrooms and bedrooms will be very beneficial as it will add colour to the spaces, and the lack of mould is good for your health. Palms and snake plants are good types of plants if you want to dehumidify the air, but if you are open to a challenge, you can also try caring for orchids, which are harder to take care of (Lawrence, 2023).
Sorry, I Didn’t Hear You?
As weird as it may sound, plants can absorb noise. That’s why they make fantastic décor for office spaces. There will be less echo and improved concentration in the workplace. But how does this occur? Well, the leaves and branches break down the noise waves, preventing sound from bouncing off the walls (Yase, 2024). If you’re looking to add colour to your office, suitable plants to consider are Dracaena and Peace Lily (though be careful because Peace Lily is toxic to pets).
Plants in The Office
Indoor plants will not only make the office a quieter place. Adding the colour green is proven to make the overall atmosphere calmer (Darvısh et al., 2015). So, adding plant décor in the office space will lower the stress levels of the employees and help them do their tasks better and faster. Interestingly, the colour green is not the only thing that affects people’s responses. A study (Berger et al., 2022) found that the shape and the health of the plant can also influence people’s well-being and performance of tasks. So, in the end, it comes to not only putting plants in the office but also caring for them.
It's All For The Aesthetics
If you are all about looks, you can use plants to add more colour to your home. The green is obvious, but you can experiment with the plant's blooms to achieve whatever colour you desire. Plants will make your home look better, but if you want to go even deeper, you can also experiment with indoor planters and have one that goes with your other home décor (and it’s sustainably made).
Think About This Too
Even though everyone knows that plants take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen, plants can’t purify the air of your home because you will need a very big amount of house plants in a small space to actually clean the air. Another not-so-benefit is that some plants can be time-consuming and hard to care for. If you want to keep your peace, it’s better to choose ones that do not need a lot of sunlight and water. Also, plants can be messy if you have pets or kids who like to play with everything in sight. Finally, keep in mind that if you choose a plant that does not bloom all the time or one that needs a lot of care, you can end up with a dead plant, which will just ruin your home décor.
Sources:
Lawrence, C. (2023, January 15). 5 houseplants that will help prevent mold in your home. Tom’s Guide. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/5-houseplants-that-will-help-prevent-mold-in-your-home
Yase, J. (2024, July 24). How plants can block noise and Absorb sound | The Plant Man. The Plant Man. https://www.theplantman.com.au/plants-for-sound-barriers/#:~:text=Peace%20Lily,sound%20blocking%20plants%20out%20there.
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Berger, J., Essah, E., Blanusa, T., & Beaman, C. P. (2022). The appearance of indoor plants and their effect on people’s perceptions of indoor air quality and subjective well-being. Building and Environment, 219, 109151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109151
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