Plants provide beauty, function, stability and style. Plants heighten the energy of a home by activating our sense of aesthetics and awakening our connection with nature. Whether you are staying or selling, plants are the key to leveling up. Here are 6 ways plants will increase the value of your home, from design to state of mind.

1. They are living art

A plant is a three-dimensional piece of art that adds color, texture and intrigue to any space. Add contrast to white walls with the addition of a thoughtfully selected plant; the mantles and corners of your home will flourish when you fill them with a touch of natural beauty.

Nature has inspired artists and architects for centuries. Plants create unique shapes in organic ways. They naturally attract the eye and bring the rest of the room into balance. Structurally interesting pieces like snake plants or money plants add a striking sculptural element to your home.

2. They activate space

Homes can be a living representation of who we are—and plants can bring the force of nature into the forgotten corners of our inner spaces. They literally breathe life into stagnant or unused areas, and can lift the mood of everyone who walks through the door.

By using a combination of hanging and potted plants, flat vertical spaces become activated, and have the potential to bring out the vitality within us. The varying heights will draw the eye up, down and through, which gives a feeling of depth and richness.

3. They soften transitions

Plants can offset the hard edges and organized lines of furniture, creating visual interest and a sense of calm. Plants naturally smooth out the grid-like patterns of geometrical shapes both indoors and out. If a room is feeling cold or unfinished, a well-placed plant can warm it up and tie it all together.

In urban environments, the Earth element is a gift. Plants soften the transition between the buildings and the land. With a bit of thoughtful landscaping or the use of window boxes, this intersection of structure and nature offers an immediate upgrade to the curb appeal of your home.

4. They purify the environment

Air quality is more important than ever. As a global community, we have spent the last year wondering whether or not the air we breathe is safe. Easy-to-care-for species like spider plants, silver satin photos and aloe vera can be healing and soothing to any space—even providing medicinal properties in addition to cleansing the air and providing pure oxygen. Plants show buyers that they are stepping into a healthy home.

Not only do they absorb pollutants in the air; plants also absorb sound. In an environment free from distraction, you can fully focus and recharge. For extra peace of mind, add natural, health promoting sound-barriers like rubber plants or fiddle leaf figs to your home design.

5. They radiate luxury

Presentation matters. Like an ornate frame around a piece of fine art, plants are the finishing touch that make a home look refined and polished. Luxurious, fresh-cut flowers and potted plants can make your home feel rich and look expensive. This translates to a higher sales price with minimal up-front investment.

6. They keep a home grounded

Bringing nature indoors has a grounding effect, conducting living energy from nature to your home and to yourself. House plants put us in tune with the healing effects of the earth. Whether you live in a top floor condo or a high-rise elevator building, plants bring stability and grounding—and ultimately, a feeling of expansiveness and abundance. We thrive when we are rooted in meaningful ways within ourselves and within our homes.

In our years of experience using living plants in staging and interior design projects, we understand the impact they have when it comes to making a space feel polished. The essence of home, as a concept, is one of warmth, welcoming and love. House plants put you in tune with nature’s loving vibration—and houses filled with love are more valuable.

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6 ways plants elevate the value of your home