3 Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Using Greenery as Décor

March 21, 2017

According to some of the style experts out there, 2017 is going to be the year of green décor. For years now, we’ve also seen interior decorators embrace using natural elements. As a result, it’s not a huge jump to see that decorating with plants is a new trend to keep an eye on. Here are three tips to help you embrace this new trend.

1. Make sure you do your homework

The first decision you’ll have to make is which plants to use. Remember that there are a wide range of elements that need to be factored into. Always take into consideration that plants are live and they need care. Choose plants that will work well in both your climate and your particular home. Choose plants that are the right size for the space you have, and talk to your landscaping pros to find out what’s native to your area.

2. Pick a container that works well

Once you’ve decided on the plants to use, your next move is to find the right containers. Many decorators say to choose a collection of containers ranging in material from wood to rattan to china. Mix and match sizes too to add even more interest. Of course, others prefer to buy a set of containers that match. It all depends on what you’re looking for. If you want the pots to simply blend in and be receptacles for your plants, then it makes sense to choose matching options. On the other hand, if you want them to be an element of your décor themselves, then buying a collection of pots that go together but don’t match will draw attention to them.

3. Don’t forget to be creative

At the end of the day, your décor should reflect who you are. Don’t be afraid to do something unexpected, like decorate with plants in the bathroom, or use plants to make a statement in a dining room. Find plants that will thrive in your environment, carefully choose the container, and then let your creativity go. At Half Price Drapes, we love the idea of decorating with plants. For decades, flowers have made a popular conversation piece but why buy flowers that must be replaced every week when you could buy a plant that could last for years? Just make sure you’re choosing plants that work well with the window coverings in your home.

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