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To be fair, plants are much more than home decor, that is why doctors are prescribing them as part of a program to treat anxiety and depression among others. A recent study found that just looking at plants for three minutes can reduce stress levels as much as hearing waterfalls. Plants help us regulate in different ways. When we include them in our house decor we can see improvements in our health, well-being, and even the quality of the air we breathe.
Biophilic design & Plants in Interior Architecture
Biophilic design is a concept used in the construction industry to connect the occupants with the natural environment through direct and indirect nature and the conditions of space. This design is recognized for reducing stress, improving creativity and clarity of thought, and inciting the healing processes. Some of the biophilic design tools are sunlight exposure, air breeze, water, plants, and landscapes. The use of nature images and colors that we relate to also achieves the same effects.
Plants provide us with endless benefits to enrich the design of any space, but we must not forget that when choosing to incorporate a plant into space we must consider whether they can be poisonous to pets, promote allergies, or even present risks to the safety of children.
If we are going to add them, let's make sure they add.
Phytoremediation is the word we use to refer to the ability of plants to remove pollutants from the air and soil. For many years we heard the myth that sleeping with plants was bad, however, NASA and hundreds of scientific investigations have shown that adding plants to our rooms improves air quality.
All plants are beautiful but if we are going to incorporate them into our designs we can seek to choose those that improve the quality of our air, these are the five species that are shown to be most effective by NASA:
#1 Pothos is one of the most popular plants for many generations, it absorbs formaldehyde, xylene, and benzene. The low maintenance and easy propagation also make her an amazing option.
#2 Peace lily It is a great plant for a house, the white flowers make her eye-catchy and feminine, It absorbs the five pollutants present in the air: benzene, xylene, ammonia, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde. In addition, it requires little light and watering making it very easy to maintain.
#3 Areca Palm It is also one of the favorites of many due to the great presence it has, it does not need much light, but it is important to consider that with proper care it can grow up to 9ft its facet of phytoremediation will remove formaldehyde, xylene, and ammonia.
#4 Sansevieria It is perfect to have at home, it is beautiful and grows vertically, which makes it predictable and perfect for small spaces. It is capable of surviving all kinds of weather conditions. A sansevieria cleans the air of benzene, xylene and toluene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde.
#5 Rubber Fig In addition to purifying the air, they help maintain humidity in the environment. It is a tough plant with resistance to pests and diseases. Undoubtedly one of the favorites of many designers to incorporate into projects this 2023.
The styles and favorites of recent years.
When we talk about the most used plants in interior design in recent years, we must bear in mind that these also go hand in hand with the styles most acclaimed by people. Now if we only talk about the aesthetic, the beauty or elegance of a plant is based on the eyes of the beholder, however, we cannot argue that the shapes, textures, and color tones of the plants make them prone to include in certain styles of interior design and that is why we always see Monstera Deliciosa in boho style, Rubber Fig in transitional style and Olive trees in the Mediterranean style.
The different varieties of succulents were the first plants that everyone wanted to have, however, contrary to popular belief, succulents are not so easy to care for since they require ideal conditions of sun and water to grow correctly. 2019 was the first time we heard of a plant being named plant of the year, the winner? Fiddle-Leaf Fig Tree, we could see this plant in all the shops and coffee shops. In 2020 the Swiss Cheese Plant or Monstera Deliciosa gained popularity due to their big leaves and bright tones. By 2021 we saw olive trees in many residential and hotel interior design projects, their growth is predictable and their tones calming, generating a soothing and relaxed atmosphere. The rubber tree was the favorite for many designers in 2022, brands such as Ambers Interiors, Magnolia, Threshold, and Lulu & Georgia presented them as complements to accentuate their designs. Swiss Cheese Plant or Monstera Deliciosa gained popularity due to their big leaves and bright tones. By 2021 we saw olive trees in many residential and hotel interior design projects, their growth is predictable and their tones calming, generating a soothing and relaxed atmosphere.
The decor piece everyone should have.
Plants have been used to enhance the spaces we inhabit since immemorial times, but it is not until now that we see them as a fashion or trend that more and more people want to be a part of, however, we must not forget that plants are living beings. that requires us to commit to giving them time and care, offering in return to fill our spaces with life, color, and texture, making them the only piece of living decor capable of improving our physical and mental health.
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