Curating a collection of lounge plants can boost your mood and create a relaxing vibe.
You want the space to look intentional and cohesive rather than cluttered and discordant.
Grouping plants with similar care requirements also makes sense, especially if they love humidity.
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Different foliage can add depth, interest, and balance to a living room.
Inliving rooms with minimalist decor, elaborate plants can be a strong focal point.
Cacti, ferns, andmonsterasare fantastic multidimensional examples.
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Selecting varying shades adds interest and a natural vibe.
For example, you could go for red-leavedcaladiums, purple-leaved love plants, or aspecies with interesting variegation.
Shades that contrast with the main color of the living room walls work well.
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Consider adding trailing orvining plantsin hanging baskets or cascading down from shelves to lift the eye.
It’s the perfect trick formaking a small living room look bigger.
Tall plants with erect foliage can lead the eye upwards.
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Position them under your favorite piece of wall art or design feature to draw attention to it.
Just double-check there’s a decent gap between the two, so they aren’t competingaesthetically.
Fill the floor with tall plants or smaller ones onplant stands.
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They’re also great natural room dividers.
Position the plants so they aren’t covering furnitureor other decorative accents.
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