Hop on Board the Jungalow Trend

Have you been looking for a way to make your home more stylish, peaceful, and healthy for the body and mind? Then, you’ll love the way adding some plants and other sustainable design elements can transform your interior. Thankfully, integrating natural elements right into your office or living room is easy. All you need are some potted plants and an eco-friendly design plan.

Since creating a plan from scratch can be daunting, it’s best to get ideas from some of today’s top interior designers. If you follow the Jungalow trend, you can get an easy launching point with tried-and-true ideas to make any room of your house fresh with new life. In short, the Jungalow trend uses plants to create an oasis of green in the home. By incorporating this aesthetic into your home or office, you can reap great rewards. What is Jungalow, and how can you implement its values into your interior?

What Is Jungalow?

The best way to learn about Jungalow is to go straight to the source. Designer Justina Blakeney started Jungalow® in 2009 when she showcased her plant-filled living room in a design blog. Over the past decade, the blog has grown into a robust lifestyle brand that inspires people around the world to add more green and eco-friendly decor inside. As a writer, mother, and professional designer, Justina Blakeney believes good home design enhances your quality of life and is worth the time and investment. A home with joyful people and plants is full of life and beauty, and each of her designs aims to capture and radiate positive energy.

In short, all design elements on brand with Jungalow will satisfy these characteristics:

Natural Beauty:

From naturally woven textiles to hand-crafted ceramics, everything in a Jungalow home is in tune with nature. There can never be too many indoor plants, flowers, and succulents at play.

Good Vibes:

Jungalow embraces decor that is made with love. This means artisans that come from all around the world who use sustainable, non-toxic materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes.

Sustainability:

Whenever possible, using recyclable, upcycled, or natural packing materials or reducing the use of single-use plastics.

The key to making Jungalow work lies in the generous use of unique, colorful, and natural elements. However, the most important part of Jungalow design is the use of indoor plants. The key is to get inspired by nature, connect with it, and unleash your creativity. Enjoy the freedom that comes with this modern design concept that helps you feel more connected with nature — and yourself!

Getting Started

If you want to create a jungle look in your own home, it's simple to get started. First, take a look at the room you want to transform and write down everything you like and don't like about it. Then, remove the elements that you don't want anymore and donate them so they can find a new home elsewhere. Then, it's time to assess the room and see where you can fit potted plants and small trees into the places that you freed from clutter.

Depending on the room’s current layout, you might just need to buy a couple of sustainable stands to hold your plants. It's also advantageous to use ceiling hooks to display hanging vines and air plants. This can expand your design space to enable you to fill the room with more natural elements. If you have a lot of industrial-looking furniture, you may choose to donate them and exchange them for something that is more in line with the Jungalow aesthetic like a teak coffee table. You can also save some money by simply getting a table runner or couch cover that matches your new vision of natural design better than your previous setup.

Still stumped? No problem. Schedule a virtual plant consultation, and we’ll give you our best advice about your space!

Indoor Plants & More

Adding green plants to your home is the fastest way to make it a relaxing place to rest. Since modern studies have linked the presence of abundant plants with lower stress and better mental health, this is simply a win-win situation. We have plenty of green plants, flowers, or succulents to choose from. Whether you want to showcase individual plants or create an indoor garden, you can create the best Jungalow look for your space.

Shrubs are a big part of Jungalow design because of their moderate height and tree-like appearance. There are so many to choose from on our website, but Myrtle stands out as a lovely, free-standing addition for an instant design boost. This evergreen shrub just needs moderate to bright light and watering once a week.

A wild and wonderful indoor green plant like the Snake Plant Laurentii is a lovely statement green that will immediately grab attention. Rising to 42 inches in height, it’s an air-purifying powerhouse with vertical spear-tipped leaves. Decorating with this low-maintenance plant is easy too, since it comes in its own pot, ready to be placed anywhere.

If you’re short on space or see some spots in the room that look bare, use hanging plants to close the gap. The ultra-hardy Golden Pothos is hard to kill and a fast grower, promising abundant green vines to fill out your Jungalow vision with ease. Other hanging beauties like String of Pearls, Nephthytis, Burro’s Tail, Satin Pothos, and String of Dolphins are just a taste of what you’ll find when you check out our collection.

Want something fast and convenient? Our Instant Jungle Bundles are designed for people who want a vetted mix of plants sent right to their door (availability depends on location).

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If you want to create the Jungalow aesthetic in your home, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you need more potted plants, garden design tips, or some plant-boosting products to make your indoor garden thrive, PlantShed is ready to help you cultivate a fruitful indoor Jungalow space any time of the year.