15 unexpected places to add a plant in your home

Hanging plants from the ceiling is an ingenious (and beautiful) way to save floor space while making a strong aesthetic impact. You can easily hang various plants using a screw-in or magnetic tension hook and help trailing and climbing vines by using push-pins or small plant clips. Hanging plants creates an instant jungle vibe in your home. Plus, it helps keep your favorite plants away from curious pets!

Another unusual spot that many plants love? The shower! Pop a little humidity-loving green friend onto a shelf, windowsill, or shower caddy for a fun splash of green that makes your daily rinse feel a bit more like a spa day. Pro tip: try hanging eucalyptus from your shower head for an affordable plant addition that makes your shower smell amazing. 

If you live in an old home or building, you may have a fireplace that is no longer functioning. Instead of leaving these unused amenities empty, they can be used as small nooks for small and medium plants. You can even add lighting inside to create a magical lighting alternative.

While some people may be a bit uncertain about dirt and bugs near their heads, plants can make a surprisingly beautiful headboard piece. Use floating shelves, wall planters, or green wall pockets to create your mini installation on the wall, or place large floor plants directly behind your bed for a DIY green headboard. 

Have an old rack (or even a little extra space on one being used)? Hanging plants from a clothing or storage rack is a fun, easy way to up your indoor greenery game. Dangling greenery adds a playful element to any space and can be paired with other decor or items to seamlessly blend function and form.

The empty space above your toilet is an often overlooked opportunity for storage and decorating. Whether you use a floating shelf or storage rack or place a small plant right on the toilet tank, this sneaky spot is a great opportunity to add some greenery to your bathroom. So long as you have a window in your bathroom, many moisture-loving plants will thrive in the steamy environment.

Short on plant stands? Give your plant a seat in an unused chair! Many of us have some extra seating lying around for extra company. Or, if you need a chair for your green friend, thrifting is a great, affordable option for sourcing something that fits your style. 

See green every time you reach for your greens. Keeping plants on top of your fridge helps reduce the amount of floor space they take up, adds greenery to your kitchen, and is a great way not to forget about your plants. If you see ‘em every time you open your fridge, there's a better chance you'll remember to water them!

The kitchen is another humidity-loving plant favorite! But finding spots to place your greenery can be tricky, especially in smaller kitchens that lack counter space. Try introducing some hanging plants by using hooks in the ceiling, or if you’re lucky enough to have room for a pot rack, spruce up your pots and pans with trailing plants.

Whether you use large or small, or hanging or tabletop plants, adding some nature to the space around your television can add a peaceful backdrop while you watch your fave shows. Use wall planters to hang greenery on the empty wall space above your TV, or style your console with tabletop plants. You can also frame your TV with larger floor plants.

Ever heard of a staircase garden? Search Pinterest, and you'll find tons of inspiring ideas for greening your stairs. If your stairs are wide enough, you can place potted plants on one side of the staircase, mimicking a rail or border. You can also try trailing long plants over the railing to create a cascade of vines. If you have one of those awkwardly sized spaces beneath your stairs, try adding a floor plant or two to fill the gap.

Another usually empty, often forgotten surface is the top of your armoire, dresser, or cabinet. Whether you spruce up your storage in the bedroom, dining room, or kitchen, placing greenery on the top of your armoires and cabinets can help elevate the feeling of your space. Try trailing plants like pothos or philodendron cordatum down the sides to create an effortless vine cascade.

Floating shelves are another easy way to add some life to your walls! They allow you to hang a number of small potted plants at eye level or above and are great to style with other decor and knick-knacks like ceramics, books, and vases. 

OK, hear us out on this one. If you want to experiment with a funky alternative to regular plant stands and tables, a dresser may fit the bill. By finding a dresser with the right-sized drawers, you can play around with adding decorative plants of various heights. Some folks have even had success transforming old dressers into outdoor flower beds! Just don't add anything too heavy that will topple it over. 

If you want to diversify your plant collection, creating a DIY terrarium is a fun way to do so. You can use any clean jar you have to put together your magical little plant world. Simply add small pebbles, charcoal, soil, plants, and decor of your choice! Spruce up empty space in your home by placing your terrariums on bookshelves, bar carts, kitchen counters, or hanging in the windows.