Photography: Louise Roche / Styling: Kylie Jackes
It might surprise exactly no-one that women are prone to stress. The good news is there is one bright solution that will not only make you feel better but will make your house feel like a calming oasis too. Indoor plants!
The craze of indoor plants has been the hottest trend for a while, but there are plenty of other benefits to filling your home with leafy houseplants.
A study by Harvard University conducted over an eight-year period found that women who lived in areas with more greenery had a 12% lower mortality rate than those with less. The study also found there was improved mental health and higher social and physical activity!
One study discovered results that suggested interactions with indoor plants can reduce stress compared to hard mental work. While another found that participants were less anxious when in a workplace with indoor plants or windows with a view of nature.
If that’s not enough to convince you, there are plenty of other studies to suggest that the benefits of mental health are not only psychological.
Other benefits of having an abundance of indoor plants include air purification, better sleep, plus they are great at blocking out noise!
Plants like the snake plant are perfect to have by your bedside. They are known to absorb hazardous chemicals during the day and emit clean, fresh air at night. Perfect for a good night’s sleep!
Other plants such as rubber plants, spider plants and aloe vera are also exceptionally good at clearing the air in your home.
So, there’s all the evidence you need to convince yourself to go and buy yet another indoor plant!
Now you’ve just got to keep it alive. Meanwhile, want our top tips on styling your indoor plants and adding more plant style inside your home? Check out these stylish plant-lover homewares.
Shop indoor plant style
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Tubby Vase in Snow (XS)
$35.50, Marmoset Found
Best for: Cute-as-can-be plants
This stout vase is brimming with personality. It’s glossy interior and matt exterior make it a lovely addition to the shelf, whether or not you want to fill it with flowers. The hand-cast form is perfect for a tiny plant to sit on your kitchen windowsill.
Sizes: 7 x 8cm. Also available in large.
Colours: Snow (pictured), pink and Moss
Materials: Hand cast ceramic
Key features:
- Hand cast
- Gloss interior, matt exterior
- Designed in Australia
02
Wallpaper in Midnight Bloom
From $71 , Chasing Paper
Best for: Flowers year round
For the non green thumbs amongst us, flowers on wallpaper is a simple and effective solution. This whimsical floral print sits on peel and stick wallpaper from the Neely & Chloe x Inslee Fariss collection by Chasing Paper. The midnight blue background is sophisticated and pretty at once, and we love that it’s made with Greenguard Gold Certified Ink, which means it’s non-toxic and safe.
Sizes: 2 x 4 ft, 2 x 8 ft, 2 x 12 ft
Colours: Midnight blue
Materials: Faux Grasscloth, a commercial grade performance vinyl.
Key features:
- Matt finish
- Easy to install
- Non toxic
03
Sophie Conran Indoor Watering Can
$98.50, Quality Products Direct
Best for: A splash of country chic
Tell me you have a country house without saying you have a country house. Hailing from the Conran British design dynasty, Sophie Conran brings contemporary country style with this indoor watering can (as well as her other gorgeous plant-life products) so you can keep your green thumbs well manicured. The handle slides easily through the hand as it tilts forward to pour, and the slender spout has been designed for targeted watering, delivering water to exactly where its needed without splashing and causing any kind of disturbance to your vibe.
Sizes: W: 13cm D: 43cm H: 23cm
Colours: Blue, Buttermilk and grey (pictured)
Materials: Powder-coated galvanized steel
Key features:
- Holds 1.7 litres of water
- Non-drip spout
- Mini size for indoor watering
04
Flower Market Tokyo Premium Art Print
From $59 , Life in Ink
Best for: Intrepid plant vibes
Make flowers your thing by taking them to the walls, too. This Tokyo take on the modern art collection of flower markets around the world bring a spot of minimalist style. All Life In Ink wall art is printed with premium inks on high-quality matte stock, and whatever size you pick you secure a beautifully detailed art piece.
Sizes: Various sizes from A4 (21 x 29.7cm), A3, A2, A1 to 80 x 110cm
Colours: Tokyo, Stockholm, Paris, Shanghai, Tuscany and many more.
Materials: Premium ink on matt paper
Key features:
- Unframed
- Option to include a white border
05
ISA Vessel
From $99.95 , Freedom
Best for: Branching out
When it’s time to prune back the trees in the garden, use the branch cuttings and remnants as decorative green sculptures propped in one of these elegant vessels. This versatile ceramic vase can sit on the floor, reaching either 38 or 50cm tall. Display it by itself for a minimalist touch, or pair with the other size for a lovely green cluster in some open corner or as a table or console centrepiece.
Sizes: 25 x 38cm and 23 x 50cm high
Colours: White
Materials: Earthenware
Key features:
- Durable and strong
- Looks great as a duo
- Makes a stunning centerpiece
