4 Ways Plants Improve your Basement

Your basement may be underground, but it doesn’t have to feel like a cave. It certainly shouldn’t look like a cave either! Even finished basements, finished with bright colors and fabrics, can look dark and small without the right styling. Decorating with house plants is a great way to improve the overall look and feel of your basement.

Here are 4 ways plants will improve your basement:

1. Plants are inexpensive. You can spend less than a dollar for a seed or $10-$50 for an already grown plant. Either way, a plant is not going to break the bank. Pots can be pricy, but there are so many affordable and stylish options, there’s no need to spend extravagantly on a gilded planter.

2. Plants are sculptural and classic. Investing in a beautiful art piece is a worthwhile and powerful experience, but a basement may not be the best place to showcase the art you’re passionate about. Houseplants are always in style and always appropriate in every space.

3. Plants improve air quality. Plants absorb harmful VOCs, making your home safer to live in and improving your health.

4. Plants improve your mood. I’m sure we’ve all heard about the power of nature on psychology. A daily walk outside can alleviate sadness and greatly improve mood. Inside, plants can do the same thing. It has been suggested that plants can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety.

So, what are you waiting for? Fill your basement with plants! And if you’re worried about not having enough light… many plants can thrive in the dark. This article describes some of the best varieties of plants for dark places and how to care for them.