5 Ways to Add Plants to Your Home When You Have No Room

There’s nothing like adding a plant to your home to liven things up. Any space can benefit, whether you’re introducing a vibrant bouquet to your desktop or adding a timeless spider plant to a living room table. If you lack enough space in your home, however, you might find it unexpectedly challenging to incorporate as much greenery as you would like. That indoor jungle of your dreams could very well exist just there — in your mind.

Fortunately, there are some clever tips and tricks that can help you make practical use of your limited space. The key is to add plants that don’t overwhelm the room or contribute to a feeling of clutter or claustrophobia. Here are five suggestions to help incorporate plans in your home when you don’t have enough room.

Use Vertical Space

When most people consider space, they aren’t thinking as much about what’s available vertically. Take advantage of wall space and ceilings to incorporate more greenery in your home when the usual spaces aren’t available. If you’re feeling especially creative, you might even consider growing an indoor vertical garden from scratch — a wall full of lively vegetation is just the type of conversation starter that begins by stopping people in their tracks! Or perhaps hang flowers from the ceiling or set a few in hanging pots and mount them on hooks.

Add Extra Shelving

Floor space may be difficult to come by in a more compact home, but there’s usually a spot or two on the walls that are large enough to accommodate some extra shelving. Take advantage of this by adding a couple of shelves to the walls where you can set down some of your favorite plants. Choose long-lasting, easy-care plants that are tolerant of low light levels, too. The ZZ Plant makes an eye-catching option that handles dim lighting and doesn’t require much maintenance, either. Another striking possibility that falls under the same category is the Snake Plant Laurentii. This beauty will catch the eye, especially when situated on a wall shelf.

Decorate with Succulents

Succulents aren’t just beautiful but also practical to display in homes that lack room for larger plants. The beauty of the succulent is that it’s no less impactful, offering the same aesthetic beauty as a larger plant and, in some cases, even more unique and eye-catching appeal due to its smaller size. You’ll find succulents in a wide assortment of sizes, making them easy to place virtually anywhere in the home. Why not set a few on the tabletop and create a makeshift centerpiece? Add one or two to the coffee table. Place one on the bedside table. Succulents even look great (and stay in good shape) in the bathroom. Any of our Succulent Garden Trios is a striking example.

Hang Tension Rods

When space for plants doesn’t exist, create your own by hanging tension rods throughout the space. These allow you to display as many plants as you would like — within reason — without cluttering your countertops and windowsills. Opt for strong and sturdy rods that can support heavier plants and save the smaller rods for lighter-weight options like succulents. You’ll be surprised at the impact plants can have on your room.

Transform Your Bathroom

Adding a little bit of foliage to the bathroom can be a game-changer in more ways than one. Bathrooms are great spots for indoor plants because they largely replicate the comfortable tropical climates that many of them need to thrive. Have some fun giving yours a makeover by adding one or two plants to the space. Even adding a bundle of fresh eucalyptus to the shower could be all that you need to enjoy a spa-like experience every day of the week.

Indoor plants can do so much for your home, even when space is limited. Whether you’re hanging them from hooks or using smaller variations for a little pop of nature, you can trust that some fresh greenery will completely transform your home and lift your spirits.