If you've ever walked into a hotel and wondered why the space feels so effortlessly luxurious, I think the answer is often simpler than you might think. Alongside the lighting and furniture, many of the most stylish hotels rely on large statement plants to soften a room and create a sense of calm. One houseplant I always spot and now have in my own home is the bird of paradise.
When it comes to hotel-inspired houseplants, few varieties make quite the same impact as a bird of paradise. Also known as Strelitzia, it's loved by interior design experts for its large architectural leaves and impressive height, which can instantly elevate a room. It's also part of the big houseplant trend that's seeing homeowners, like me, swap collections of smaller plants for one or two statement specimens.
