Make your home decor look complete

Home decor is incomplete without a touch of greenery.

Gardening and landscaping is only possible when you have large spaces and the ever shrinking living spaces leave little option for greenery inside homes. But in recent times, interior decorators have helped bring greenery inside homes through a variety of elements. Apartments, small houses or villas, people now are seen having small gardens or an artificial tree in the living room.

The enthusiastic ones are utilising every possible space to place potted plants. Home decorators are leaving no stone unturned while incorporating classy and unique styles to bring an air of freshness in the ambience.

“Plants change the way you look at a space. I am a nature lover and was thrilled when my interior decorator suggested placing pots outside my window. Later, I decorated my balcony wall with hanging plants. For the kitchen area, I have small pots with mint and chilies growing in them. Although I live in an apartment, the greenery in and around is refreshing,” says Madhavi S, a home maker. “People are becoming aware of the environment and want to be eco-friendly. There are a lot of accessories like swings, bird houses, lanterns, trolley pot stand, etc, that people have started using in their gardens and balconies. Plants and flowers are good for homes and bring a balance in the overall home environment,” says freelance interior decorator, Chaaru Patel. Various garden shops have now opened up that sell plants and unique show pieces. Plants have also become popular gifting items.

Traditional nurseries have opened online stores for people to purchase plants and flowers of their choice with accessories and basic gardening necessities. Another style in vogue is the use of native plants that attract birds, bees and other insects. This helps bring a beautiful atmosphere in the house. Native plants like cactus, bamboo shoots, hibiscus, lily, purslane and many more are planted in terrace gardens, the courtyard or open balconies. Artificial flowers are a minimalist’s dream when it comes to lasting beauty and low maintenance.

Quality is the most important factor when you chose artificial flowers. “Designed to look just like their real counterparts, these flowers never need to be watered, put in sun or replanted. People use large pots and arrange beautiful artificial flowers in them. They are usually placed in the corners of a room, along the staircases or on tables. Also, we are seeing front gardens and containers that include a combination of edibles. More and more people are turning into gardeners and are adding fruit trees and bushes into their home gardens,” informs interior designer Vishesh Mehta.

Source: Times Property, The Times of India, Chennai