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INTERIORS INSIDER

Breathe new life

into your home with houseplants

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is encouraging people to welcome
botanical bliss inside with a stunning new range of houseplants for every
area of your home.

Era pots, from £3.99; Sansevieria, £14.99

hether you’re looking to brighten up an
empty corner, add a touch of green to and give it a spa-like feel. Ferns do really well Plants like the ficus, calathea and aglaonema
Wyour lounge, or create a spa vibe with in bathrooms to inject a pop of vibrancy and will add a unique touch to your interiors with
plants in your bathroom, Dobbies’ Senior Houseplant will absorb the humidity from the air. Trailing their gorgeous tones, and they tolerate low
Buyer, Claire Bishop, has suggestions on how to plants like the string of hearts and ivy also light, making them the perfect choice for
breathe new life into your home with plants. And look great, especially when styled on a shelf livening up shady spots. To make the most of
with options starting from just £3.99 at Dobbies, you or hanging from your shower to add drama your larger plants, cluster together different
can transform a space without breaking the bank. and interest. colours, and raise them up on tables or stools
for added height and dimension. Groups of
When it comes to getting the most out of your “To add a tropical vibe to your bathroom, the three work well to create a visually striking
houseplants and making an impact, Claire says: spathiphyllum, or peace lily, and areca palms display, and you can have fun with pots that
“Grouping together houseplants of different sizes, are a wonderful choice and will thrive in this complement your home.”
heights and textures will give you an eye-catching environment. If you have a compact bathroom,
display and add wow factor to any empty corner grouping small pothos plants on a windowsill When it comes to the benefits of houseplants,
or shelf. The sansevieria, or snake plant, works or stool can still make an impact without Claire notes: “Tending to houseplants is a
well to add unique interest to displays and is low sacrificing too much space. proven mood booster and can improve mental
maintenance, making it ideal for beginner plant health, particularly during the darker winter
parents. Also great for home offices to boost mood “To really amp up the relaxing spa ambience, months. This year, why not set up a dedicated
and productivity when working from home, simply pair your plants with candles and your favourite houseplant care station in your home and
water fortnightly, or when the soil feels dry to the houseplant mister for an elegant look that will enjoy moments of calm throughout the day?
touch, and keep it in a bright spot for best results. transport you to an oasis of calm.” Whether you choose air purifying varieties
Style your sansevieria with other textured green like the spathiphyllum, which will filter the air
plants for a fun look and feel.” If you’re looking to style large houseplants in your home and remove toxins, or flowering
and give them a new lease of life, Claire says: options like orchids that add bursts of colour
Bathrooms are the perfect place to enjoy your “Larger plants are wonderful for filling empty throughout the year, there are plenty of
houseplants and Claire has some tips on how floor space and helping you create a beautiful great perks to be enjoyed from welcoming
you can create your bathroom of dreams using leafy jungle effect in your lounge or hallway. houseplants inside.”
Orient & Amber scented candle, £12.99; plants. Claire says: “Humidity-loving plants are a
Hendrick pot 13.5cm, £5.99 wonderful way to add a zen vibe to your bathroom To explore Dobbies’ new range of houseplants for SS24, visit dobbies.com.

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