Big ideas for plants in small rooms

We all enjoy the images of huge, plant-covered rooms on Instagram, but not many of us have enormous spaces. Good news, you can turn even tiny rooms into urban jungles. Here are a few easy tips for using houseplants in small rooms.

It’s logical to think a small room only has space for small plants, but a big plant used well can have major impact. 

Pick a plant that grows tall and narrow, like a corn plant or Phil the philodendron, to create a focal point. The pot will take up less than 30cm of floor space. A great way to use an awkward corner.

If floor space really isn’t big enough for a plant of any size, group some small plants on a surface, like a bedside table or window ledge.

In a very bright room, mix up some succulents and cacti for a low-effort sculptural display. Or in a darker room, combine some shade-loving ferns. You can make something eye-catching in a space no bigger than a dinner plate.

Use the full height of the room. If you have bookshelves or a mantelpiece, make them a home for trailing plants, like pothos. They come in several colours, so mix them up.

Or embrace hanging plants suspended from the ceiling, The longer they grow, the better they look. 

Don’t have room for many plants? Make sure the ones you have stand out. 

Aggie the red Chinese evergreen or Tristan the calathea triostar will add some zing. No need to worry about clashing colours. The louder the better.

Bold pot choices will lift the look of your plants. You could create something chic and calming with several pots in the same colour (we love these minimalist grey concrete ones). 

Or mix up some colourful ones for an eclectic look. Plant stands can add height too.