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There’s a lot to love about the 10 following houseplants. They aren’t too particular about their maintenance. They can handle some neglect, including erratic watering and less-than-ideal light, and still bounce back. Best of all, you can use them to quickly and effortlessly beautify your home. Read on to learn more about growing these favorite easy-care indoor plants.
Note: Many popular houseplants, including several listed below, are toxic to dogs, cats and people if ingested. Carefully consider your selections and placement if you have pets or young children. Two plants highlighted — zebra plant and spider plant — are considered nontoxic.
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1. Provide a Nod to a Home’s History
This Victorian-era English kitchen was in need of a revamp, but the owner wanted to stick with white for the walls and countertop.
“She was quite nervous about using color,” says designer Natasha Burton of NB Interiors UK. Burton suggested gently adding interest through the use of soft pink lower cabinets, subtle pattern on the floor and a few key brass details.
In addition to bringing warmth to the small room, brass also has cleverly been used to tie the design into the era of the house. The brass door plates shown here, for example, are a nod to the Ingatestone, Essex, home’s Victorian heritage, as well as a practical addition to the narrow swing doors.
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High drama. Julie Cavanaugh, founder and principal designer at Design Matters — which operates across five studio showrooms in Northern California; Jackson, Wyoming; and Park City, Utah — will often use a statement backsplash to dial up the drama. “The owner of this smaller ranch-style house in San Jose loves high style and lots of glam,” Cavanaugh says. “For this backsplash, we combined glass tile in multiple sizes and elaborate natural stone. We did a riff on the idea of ‘soldier’ tile, which is a single row of vertical tile at the countertop and a second tile or material above it.
“As this project required us to amp up the glam, we turned the soldier tile horizontally to allow for a few more inches of the beautiful plume-styled stonework to take center stage,” she says. “Introducing a little bit of glass tile at the countertop line also helps with spills and cleanup, as they are not directly on the marble.”
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High drama. Julie Cavanaugh, founder and principal designer at Design Matters — which operates across five studio showrooms in Northern California; Jackson, Wyoming; and Park City, Utah — will often use a statement backsplash to dial up the drama. “The owner of this smaller ranch-style house in San Jose loves high style and lots of glam,” Cavanaugh says. “For this backsplash, we combined glass tile in multiple sizes and elaborate natural stone. We did a riff on the idea of ‘soldier’ tile, which is a single row of vertical tile at the countertop and a second tile or material above it.
“As this project required us to amp up the glam, we turned the soldier tile horizontally to allow for a few more inches of the beautiful plume-styled stonework to take center stage,” she says. “Introducing a little bit of glass tile at the countertop line also helps with spills and cleanup, as they are not directly on the marble.”
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Flowering plants aren’t as common indoors, but there are some favorites that can thrive and provide a pop of color.
15. Geranium. The familiar geranium (Pelargonium spp.) is often dismissed, but it’s hard to beat for its range of colors, interesting foliage and easy care. Grow geraniums on a sunny windowsill, let them anchor a tabletop display or pop them into a hanging pot to brighten up a corner.
Care tips: Geraniums love the sun, so they’re ideal for a west-facing window. Water thoroughly, let the soil drain completely, then let it dry out a bit before watering again. In winter, water slightly less often, but don’t let the roots get completely dry.
Feed with a fertilizer at half strength every two weeks or a quarter-strength fertilizer every week from spring through fall. Deadhead regularly and pinch back the stems to maintain a bushy shape.
Caution: Geranium can be toxic to people and pets if ingested.