6 Simple Ways to Carve Out a Tiny Oasis at Home with Houseplants

The results are unbe-leaf-able.

Said to have a host of benefits like reducing stress levels and improving air quality, it’s no wonder that home gardening has become a huge hit among homeowners. The trick, though, is to ensure that houseplants don’t look random in your home — or worse, ruin your interior aesthetic.

Below, we’ve sussed out 6 homes that have immaculately incorporated their precious plants into their home’s design, to inspire you to do the same.

1. Dress up a blank wall with tiny plants on a pegboard

This one’s for the amateur plant parents, or for those who just want a tiny dash of greenery at home. Instead of going all out with lots of different plants, keep things simple with smaller ones and store them along a pegboard.

That way, you not only get to free up precious floor space, but let’s be real – it also looks plain adorable. We also love how the green leaves perfectly complement the kitchen cabinets in this resale flat, paired with light wood accents for a cohesive, earth-toned palette.

2. Turn your balcony into an indoor-outdoor deck

Fact: many homeowners dislike homes on the first floor. However, that certainly can’t be said for this particular homeowner, who took advantage of being directly in front of a luscious park, by ‘incorporating’ the view into the home’s design.

This home is proof that the exterior of your home can amplify your house’s design – just take a look at the visual continuity from the balcony’s plants to the trees outside. It’s as though the balcony was designed to be a part of the park!

Also, the owner chose to take things further by furnishing their balcony with outdoor deck flooring and garden chairs, creating an idyllic nook to enjoy the outdoors from the comforts of their home.

3. Place your plants on tiered racks to get a clear view of each one!

You’ve probably seen houses with so many plants that some of them end up getting hidden.

But with just a few simple racks, you can easily avoid that problem. This resale flat in Bishan does just that, with racks by the window such that every plant can be seen with just a glance, while also ensuring they get the sunlight they need.

Doing this also keeps your plant corner neat and clutter-free, as opposed to having numerous pots scattered all over the space.

4. Utilise overhead space with hanging planters

Alternatively, consider utilising overhead spaces with hanging planters – just like how it’s done in this home!

Situated in a cosy reading nook by the window, the hanging planters free up space on the deck for the owners to curl up with a good book. And can we also talk about the way those trailing vines look oh-so-gorgeous against the weathered oak carpentry?

5. Turn an unused bedroom into a botanical studio

If you’ve got a bedroom to spare, why not use the space in a way that benefits your precious plant babies? Being avid plant parents, the homeowners of this BTO flat did just that, dedicating their balcony entirely to their plants and using an unused junior bedroom as a botanical workshop.

By keeping decor to a minimum and using a neutral colour palette, it allows the plants to take centre stage. And with the sheer number of plants situated all over the home, it’s safe to say that this is the perfect example of a biophilic home done right!

6. Small home? Install a floor-to-ceiling rod for your planters!

Alright, we get it – not everyone has a junior bedroom to spare. While the lack of space in homes is certainly a downside of living in Singapore, it also tends to push homeowners to get creative.

Case in point: the homeowners of this eclectic resale unit in Buona Vista. Instead of placing their plants on the floor, they cleverly chose to install a floor-to-ceiling rod – which not only makes full use of otherwise unused vertical space, but also keeps the walking space free from unnecessary clutter.

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