A pothos on the bookshelf there and a fiddle leaf fig by the corner here just don't cut it anymore. Just as you place each piece of decor with great intention, every houseplant in your collection deserves just as much attention in style.
So, when it comes to decorating with houseplants, there are some universal rules that we all (hopefully) abide by. And on the other hand, there are some serious interior foliage faux paus that are best avoided at all costs. "Let’s be real — houseplants can make or break a space," says houseplant stylist James Whiting. "Styled well, they add life, texture, and serious design credibility to your home. Done wrong? They can look messy, awkward, or, like in many homes, an afterthought! As a seasoned houseplant stylist, I’ve seen it all: almost leafless Fig trees resembling hat stands, dinner plates being used as pot saucers and rows of yellowing herbs cluttering kitchen window sills that are far from edible." Not quite as chic if you ask this stylist.
