Decorating with Plants: What to Choose, Ways to Style, and How to Make Them Thrive

Houseplants are becoming increasingly popular with millennials, and Baylor Chapman's book "Decorating with Plants" provides readers with everything they need to know to bring them into their home. It covers plant care 101, introduces 28 stylish favorites, and guides readers through the home room by room, showing how to add them with style for air purification, pest control, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2019
Publisher: Artisan

Houseplants have become increasingly popular, especially among millennials, who are setting up their homes and seeking to add energy, style, and a sense of "lived-in-ness" to their spaces. Whether it's a statement-making fiddle-leaf fig or a tiny tabletop succulent, a houseplant instantly elevates the look of any home. However, for those who are new to the world of houseplants, it can be daunting to know where to begin. In Decorating with Plants, Baylor Chapman provides a comprehensive guide for bringing houseplants into your home.

The book begins with Plant Care 101, covering essential topics such as assessing light conditions, watering techniques, and tricks for keeping your plants alive while on vacation. Chapman offers simple, foundational information that will help readers ensure their plants thrive. She then introduces 28 of her favorite houseplants, showcasing specimens that are both tough and stylish. From the eye-catching Rubber Tree to the delicate Cape Primrose, these plants are sure to add a touch of elegance to any space.

Chapman guides readers through the process of incorporating houseplants into different rooms of the home. She suggests placing an aromatic plant like jasmine or gardenia to create a welcoming entry, adding a sense of scale to the living room with a ceiling-grazing palm, and creating a living centerpiece of jewel-toned succulents for a dining table arrangement that will last long after the dinner party. Houseplants offer numerous benefits beyond aesthetics, such as air purification and pest control. Decorating with Plants showcases the endless possibilities of what houseplants can do for your home, and provides practical tips and advice for adding them to spaces of all sizes and shapes with style.

Whether you're a seasoned plant lover or a beginner looking to add some greenery to your home, Decorating with Plants is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a beautiful and healthy indoor environment. With its comprehensive guide, stunning photographs, and practical tips, this book will help you transform your home into a green oasis. So why wait? Start decorating with plants today and experience the joy and benefits that come with bringing nature into your living space!

Weight: 1058g
Dimension: 238 x 212 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781579657765