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Vanessa Richmond

The benefits of faux plants – the well-being and practical perks of using artificial house plants

Mid-century room with painted brick wall, wooden sideboard and houseplants.

Plants have been a key part of interior design for years now and it’s hard to imagine a home without them. However, not all of us have the green thumb or the time to allow us to properly enjoy them, if this sounds like you then you might be interested to learn that there are benefits to faux plants too.

Houseplant ideas add life to your surroundings, connecting your indoors to the outdoors and bringing a taste of the mood-boosting positivity and fresh-air feels of a healthy walk in the country. Frothy ferns are a great bathroom houseplant idea for adding softness to ‘hard’ spaces like tiled bathrooms. Alternatively, tumbling strings of pearls prettify shelves and make a natural alternative to artwork as a living room houseplant idea.

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