Have you ever admired a friend’s plants or noticed a beautiful plant wall that stops you in your tracks? It’s no surprise that adding plants to your home can be great for the overall aesthetic but did you know that there are many more benefits? We are glad you’re here for your daily dose of inspiration for biophilic design.
If you’re new to the term biophilic design, it’s a way of incorporating nature without or living space or our built environment. Biophilic design is not just adding a plant to your desk, it’s adding plants into the design of your home, think vertical plant wall.
More Than Just Pretty Decor: Why You Need a Plant Wall
We love the vertical plant wall but if you’re not ready to add a full wall, we encourage you to start with some other small house plants! We all learned early on in school that plants take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen that we breathe but why else should you have plants in your home? There are many benefits to adding plants as decor and below is a list of some of our favorites.
- Plants can reduce stress and brighten our day. In a study completed in 2015, researchers found that interactions with indoor plants can help create calming, soothing feels and reduce physiological and psychological stress.
- Plants can help to reduce noise levels. If you live in a cute little apartment under someone who is very loud or a big house that has many open spaces, adding plants can help improve acoustics and reduce noise. According to Ambius, plants can help with sound wave refraction and noise deflection.
- Plants can help you sleep better by providing cleaner air. We know that plants can produce oxygen but did you know that they also absorb toxins and increase humidity? If you struggle to sleep at night, the calming effects of a plant coupled with the cleaner air may help you sleep better.
4. Plants can increase your creativity. With lower stress levels, better air quality, and beautiful decor, it’s no wonder that your creativity can be positively influenced.
5. Plants have the ability to boost self-esteem. According to Hillside Atlanta, caring for a plant and watching it grow can increase self-esteem for those who are in need of a boost of self-worth.
6. Plants can help build a healthier immune system. While plants create a calming environment that is less stressful, your body can maintain a healthy state. Those with houseplants report lower occurrences of headaches, coughs, and skin issues.
7. Plants have the ability to improve your memory by 20%. According to a study done by the University of Michigan, people who spent time around plants both inside and outdoors had stronger memory recall.
Now That You Know The Benefits, Let’s Talk Vertical Plant Walls
Vertical plant walls are in and we’re here for it. If you’re ready to go bulbs to the wall or you just want to start with some small plant wall art, we have some awesome resources for you. Remember – this vertical garden will help to reduce stress and lighten your mood. Don’t get stressed about making the perfect plant wall immediately, plants will grow and you can continue to add to your vertical garden.
Plant Wall 101 for Beginners: Grab a Shelf or a Wood Pallet and Get to Work
If building out a large plant wall from scratch seems like a big task, it’s a good idea to start small! Find a place in your home with some light and claim your plant wall or plant corner! We love starting with shelves or bookcases because it creates an instant plant wall look. If you’re interested in upcycling a wood palette, we love this living wall tutorial from Beersn’Beans!
Below are some images that we found online for some creative inspiration!
Advanced Plant Architecture: If You’re a Master of Plant Decor
If you’ve mastered the plant shelf and you’re ready for a new challenge, the vertical plant wall is the way to go. We have to trust the experts on this one so we’ve compiled some of our favorite living wall tutorials:
- Here’s another cool tutorial where Willow Mint Props Make a Moss Wall (3:40 of the video is where she starts to build the wall)
- Our Last Tutorial is also short but very informative! This one is from PopSugar Home
Make Like a Plant and Get to Growing!
Now that you’ve read the evidence behind the benefits of plants and you have a few cool tutorials at your fingers, it’s time to start adding some plants to your home! Having a plant wall or even 1 plant in your home will help you grow and maintain a positive lifestyle.
If there are any other tutorials or cool tips that you’d like to share with us, feel free to send us some tips!
As always, thank you for stopping by!
xx,
T&W