Adding plants to your kitchen can enhance its atmosphere and improve the air quality in your home space. They can also brighten up the kitchen on an overcast day.
Choose an elegant orchid for your space
Orchids are chic and thrive in humid environments such as kitchens. They require indirect light and regular watering, but the blooms can last for weeks.
Aloe Vera is low-maintenance
Aloe vera is perfect for a kitchen as it’s a low-maintenance piece, and its gel can soothe burns from cooking accidents. It will thrive well in a sunny spot in your kitchen.
Spice up your space with some herbs
Culinary herbs such as basil, mint, rosemary and thyme thrive in kitchen environments with good light. They not only add greenery but are also practical for cooking.
Chives are easy to grow and they can sit on a sunny windowsill and be snipped as needed for a garnish or seasoning. Living etc points out that basil is easy to grow indoors.
A spider plant can transform a tired space
The spider plant is a hardy choice that helps cleanse the air of toxins. It’s easy to care for and grows well in indirect sunlight.
It can even be part of a total kitchen transformation. If your space is tired and in need of a complete revamp and you feel it’s time for a kitchen refurbishment, kitchen specialists like thekitchenrefurbishmentcompany.co.uk are on hand to guide and advise.
Peace lily can create a tropical look
Peace lilies do well in low light and help purify the air. They are also great for adding a lush, tropical look to your kitchen.
Ivy is a classic in British homes
Ivy is a classic. It’s ideal for hanging baskets or you can place it on a shelf. It thrives in moderate light and helps purify the air, removing pollutants like formaldehyde, often found in kitchen cleaning products.
By choosing a plant, you can add both beauty and function to your kitchen, even with the variable light and humidity conditions typical of UK homes.
