If you are wondering about what you can do to your living room to make it look unique and inviting, then maybe it is time for a  refresh. A room with a lot of heavy furniture can benefit from some new houseplants. A little touch of green makes everything better. Plants are helpful for your mental and physical health and also make a room feel more pleasant and welcoming. Plants have been known to improve mood, creativity, and stress reduction in recent studies. And, let's face it, we could all use a little less stress these days! So here's a list of a few easy-to-grow indoor plants for your living room:

Choose From Different Types of House Plants :

Selecting different house plants adds variety and breaks the monotony. Here are a few plants you can consider adding to your home-

FIDDLE LEAF FIG

Fiddle leaf fig is a stunning air purifying plant with huge waxy dark green foliage. Indoors, it gives a perfect contrast with your light, neutral walls and furnishings. 

Light & Water Requirements: The Fiddle Leaf Fig grows best in bright, steady, and indirect sunshine. Morning sun is also beneficial to your plant; however, avoid direct peak sun. Because the Fiddle Leaf Fig begins to tilt toward the light source, continually turn your plant to guarantee uniform development. water the plant once a week until the soil dries up a little.

Styling/decor tip: The shape and spread of this plant is every home gardener’s and décor enthusiast's dream.The best aspect is that it's quite versatile and can be used with any interior design style. A single fiddle leaf fig, whether placed next to the sofa or on the dining table, is a lovely way to bring sophistication to any environment. It's also a wonderful option for office spaces.

SNAKE PLANT

Snake plants are one of the most low-maintenance indoor plants. It is one of the best air-purifying plants you can have at home (NASA certified), making it an excellent choice for beginner gardeners and those seeking a more architectural appeal in their indoor spaces.

Light & Water Requirements-  The Snake plant does not require direct sunshine, and prolonged exposure may burn the leaves. It may thrive in a variety of environments, from partial sunlight on windowsills to dimly lit nooks of your home. Brighter light promotes faster growth in this typically slow-growing houseplant, and if your sansevieria is variegated, the bands will glow brighter.This plant does better with underwatering than overwatering. Water your snake plant only when the entire potting mix is dry.

Styling/decor tip: The Snake Plant will thrive in practically any location in your home, from shady balconies to gloomy corridors. Place your plant on tabletops, shelves, or windowsills if it's little. The larger plants look great in any space large enough to accommodate them..

MONSTERA DELICIOSA

The Monstera deliciosa plant is also famous as the “tropical split-leaf philodendron” or the “split leaf philodendron”. This climbing evergreen is a popular easy-to-grow houseplant that proves wonderfully versatile in home decor.

Light & Water Requirements- The split-leaf philodendron prefers bright, indirect light yet can thrive in almost any environment. If at all possible, avoid direct sunlight, as the sun can burn the tips of the leaves. So, if you observe this, move the plant away from direct sunlight. Once a week, water Monstera evenly and moderately. Before watering again, make sure the soil is fairly dry. Maintain a moderately humid climate.

Styling/decor tip: The current plant tycoon, it's known as the Swiss Cheese plant due to the form of its leaves. Monsteras can grow to be pretty enormous and take up a lot of space if not properly cared for. If you don't have the space or desire for a home-grown jungle, it can be kept in a much smaller container and clipped

ARECA PALM 

Areca palm is commonly grown indoors, but it needs a consistently warm environment with high humidity and just the right lighting.

Light & Water Requirements: It's critical to choose the best location for your Areca Palm. This plant requires strong, indirect sunshine or filtered dappled light from blinds or curtains. Water the plant carefully, only when the soil dries out. With regular watering and re-potting whenever needed, areca palms can grow up to seven feet in height.

Styling/decor tip: The Areca Palm's stunning green leaves will instantly bring a tropical green touch to your home. To make your home look trendy and colourful, place the Areca Palm in your living room or near your bedside tables. One of the most underappreciated air purifiers, it instantly refreshes and brightens a room.

SONG OF INDIA

 A great plant for novices is rewarding, yet forgiving, Dracaena reflexa or Song of India.The appeal of this plant is how easy it is to grow and care for. 

Light & Water requirements: The Song of India requires at least four hours of bright indirect sunshine per day. In these conditions, you'll obtain the most vibrant leaf coloration, but keep in mind that too much sun is hazardous. It can produce burn, resulting in browning of the leaf tips and margins. Only water when the soil is completely dry.

Styling/decor tip: This tolerant and easy-to-grow plant is ideal for the inexperienced gardener. In a house or workplace, use as a shrub, table plant, or short tree.It can be used as a tabletop centerpiece or as a beautiful focal plant. Ideally placed on a side table or the mantel, this slow-growing houseplant brings a lively symphony of natural hues to your home with its brightly colored green, lime, and yellow leaves.

We do hope this little guide will get you started on the right footing with your adventures in indoor interior design with beautiful plants. To find more advice on how to turn your home into a plant paradise, check out our website.