There’s a reason poets and artists of old would escape into natural settings to hone their artistic crafts; the power of nature is undeniable. Beyond acting as a muse for our creative sides, the incorporation of plants into our homes can have hugely positive effects on multiple facets of our lives. NASA studies have shown that houseplants affect air quality and can reduce pollution.
Incorporate inexpensive, healthy houseplants into your décor to reduce pollution and improve your air quality. Need more motivation? Incorporate as part of other spring cleaning renovations for your home. The air quality in the great city of Boston is great according to recently published reports from Mass.gov, but indoor air quality depends on the things contained within the home. Make sure the air you and your family members breathe is of the best quality possible. Plants make indoor air cleaner to breathe, have a positive effect on productivity, and are an inexpensive way to glean a variety of health-boosting effects. Even common household plants like aloe vera can be used for other medicinal purposes as well, such as treating sunburns or as an aftershave treatment. In addition, NASA has named aloe vera as one of the top air quality-improving plants—what have you got to lose?
Green-ify Your Home
If you want to incorporate green living applications in your home, the opportunities are endless and don’t have to cost you a fortune. The tree companies beavercreek place have a myriad of innovative ideas on how you can spruce up your house.
Satisfy a Fruit Craving
If you want to add a bit of brightness and health boosting benefits to your living space, consider purchasing some dwarf fruit trees for the easiest, no-work DIY project around. The one responsibility: You need to make sure to be a good plant parent, which means doing research on the necessary sun and water requirements for your chosen tree and maintaining your burgeoning plant.
A Miniature Green House
Ever fancied yourself a planter extraordinaire? You can make that a reality with your very own indoor green house. They work fantastic and complement other kitchen amenities nicely. This might seem like a hefty undertaking, but with some strategic upcycling and a few nails, you can turn old glass windows into the perfect container for all of your favorite flowers and plants.
A Moss Bathmat
Don’t let the plant décor stop in the living room and bedroom. Bring the plants into the bathroom as well with a beautiful moss or grass carpet that will have your guests gasping in surprise, and your feet exhaling in relief after a long day. While the Kickstarter version didn’t become a viable commercial success, you can still get a moss or grass bathmat of your dreams with a little bit of DIY effort. With a little bit of research on how to grow your own moss indoors, you can turn a plastic container lid into the moss carpet of your feet’s dreams. Comfy on your tootsies and good for your health? Talk about a double whammy.
Make Your Wall Come Alive
Living walls are all the rage right now, and it’s no wonder. These gorgeous additions to indoor or outdoor walls offer a bevy of benefits; they reduce noise, add fresh air, calm the senses, and can even reduce energy cost—not to mention they look simply amazing. The benefits of living walls are vast, and can improve nearly every facet of life, whether in the home or at the office. While they can be pricy and do require their fair share of care, the benefits can’t be denied.
Some Kitchen Help
Semi-permanent herb gardens are a perfect addition to any home, from both an aesthetic angle and for practicality. Create an herb garden on a wall in your kitchen and have the freshest of ingredients available at your fingertips while also reaping the benefits of plant life in your home. Whether you recycle old mason jars into containers for your favorite herbs or create a hanging wall with suspended baskets overflowing with lush ingredients, this is a project that’s worth the time investment.
Repurpose a Pallet
Can’t afford to shell out the big bucks for a professional installation? There are DIY options that can do the trick just as well. Try a DIY pallet living wall and grow your own for a fraction of the cost. If you don’t have luck finding a recycled pallet in your area, try finding a company that provides pallet rack installation. They’ve got pallets of all sizes and types so you can find the perfect fit for your home.
We take comfort in the presence of beautiful, lush greenery, and have a subconscious and inherent connection to living things, making the incorporation of nature in our home décor a necessity for holistic health. Together the trend of ‘living homes’ and the magnificent Boston architecture can blend together to create a healthy and beautiful community.
Author Bio: Sacha Ferrandi is the Founder and Principal of Source Capital Funding, Inc. With over 15 years of experience, Sacha is an expert in real estate, hard money lending, and real estate finance.
