• Health , Lifestyle ,
• 13 Mar

When it comes to decorating or designing our homes, we can always have several ideas on how to go about it. One of the best features that you can use to decorate your home is indoor green plants or flowers. Apart from being beautiful, indoor plants improve the quality of the air that we breathe and hence should be considered during the decoration or the design of any home. Below are some of the reasons why you should never leave out indoor plants in your home interior designing plan:

Fresh Air

Even if you don’t know science, you must be aware that green plants use carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis. Human beings, on the other hand, require oxygen for survival. This, therefore, means that plants form the best mutual partners to humans. With an increase in the number of indoor plants in your home means that more oxygen is released and hence you can easily breathe is such a home. Although some plants release carbon dioxide during the night, there are a number of plants such as succulents and orchids that release oxygen during the night. Such plants should be placed in your bedroom for increased supply of fresh air.

Purified or Clean Air

With the change in climate and increased rates of air pollution, harmful or volatile organic compounds can be trapped in our rooms or in the air. These compounds may be harmful to our health and hence should be eliminated or minimized. Having indoor plants in your home will reduce the concentration of such compounds hence making your home more habitable and safer.

Reduce Stress

According to research, most people find it easy to overcome stress when surrounded by a natural environment. This means that, when you plant these indoor plants in your homes, you are more likely to think clearly and deal with your stresses or problems easily. Plants make us feel positive about ourselves and more comfortable. Try and add some beautiful natural plants in your home and you will notice the difference. We advise that you plant plants that you love as you are likely to feel more comfortable with something that you love.

Aesthetic Purposes

I am sure that you already know that plants improve the aesthetic of a place or a home. To achieve this, however, you need to choose plants that are attractive or that are appealing to the human eye. A beautiful flower or two would do. Just try to be as creative as possible when choosing these plants.

A Soft Look

Can you imagine an empty, hard room and compare it with another room full of green or flowery plants. It is obvious that plants make your house look softer as it conceals the sharp corners or the hard bricks in your room. A softer look makes one feel more comfortable as compared to the ugly, empty and hard surfaces. We hope that these reasons and others will open your eyes and let you see the importance of putting some indoor plants in your home.

Marcus Elden

A digital culture writer with a focus on emerging trends, online subcultures, and the psychology behind viral news. Marcus often deconstructs how digital platforms shape our collective attention and behavior.