Did you know the colors around you can affect your mood?
Fellow design blog, Freshome, states that each color has a psychological value; Colors have the ability to make you feel angry, sad, excited, or calm. Too many dark, bold colors in a room tend to be heavy and make the room feel smaller, while lighter colors can make a room feel brighter and more airy. Check out this video for colors that soothe emotion and anxiety:
The great thing about all of these natural, earthtone colors is that they can each be used singularly, or you can incorporate them all into one design plan.
My personal favorite way to distribute earthtone colors evenly in a design plan is by focusing on 2 colors - one of the more colorful choices (blue or green) and one basic color (grey or tan). Too much of a brighter color can seem overwhelming and too much of a basic color can seem dull. By offsetting one with the other, you can have a simplistic room with pops of relaxing colors, or you can create a happier space that's toned down with neutrals. Do this by painting your walls a soft beige and incorporate pops of blue or green in throw pillows, lamps, and other decorations.
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Indoor plants are a great way to add simple and natural elements to your design plan, and they also have many health benefits. Succulents are my personal favorite plant because they are low-maintenance, and you can easily regrow new plants from leaves. This regrowing process is known as propagating, and here's how it's done: What You'll Need
Step 1: Start by removing a leaf from a healthy, full grown succulent.To begin, you'll need a healthy succulent plant from which you want to propagate. Succulents can be bought seasonally in the spring and summer at most garden center stores. Find leaves from around the bottom of the plant that look healthy; Avoid leaves with dark marks or scarring that aren't natural to the colored design of the plant. I usually choose a few different leaves in case one of them does not grow well after propagation. Once you find a leaf that appears in good health, gently rock it from side to side until it completely detaches from its host plant. A leaf that breaks in half while trying to remove it will not be usable. A properly removed leaf should look like the ones pictured in Step 2. Step 2: Let the leaf callus over for a week or two.Place the removed leaf in a dry, sunlit area. I typically leave mine inside in front of a window. After a week or two, the leaf should dry out and callus over. This helps to keep the leaf from rotting as soon as it's planted. You should notice small roots starting to grow. *Note: because these photos were taken on the same day from different plants, there is a variance between types of succulents and growing patterns. This is a process that can take many weeks, so results will vary by plant. However, this is the standard process for most succulents. Step 3: Prepare your flower pot and place succulent on top.Most succulents prefer well draining soil. Refer to the instructions that may have come with your particular plant, but for most succulents I use the same method: Fill the bottom 1/3 of your flower pot with small pebbles (that won't fall out the drain hole) or soil that contains small rocks. On top of that, add soil until the pot is almost full. Leave a half inch or more of space at the top so the soil doesn't spill out when transported. Set your succulent(s) on top of the soil. After a few weeks, the plants will take root on their own. Step 4: Water your succulents.Now that the leaves have roots, they need water to continue growing! Give your plants a small amount of water as soon as they're potted. Once again, refer to the instructions that may have come with your particular plant, but most succulents like to be watered sporadically; Be careful not to over water your plants. A good tip for checking when to water: Once a week, dig a small hole in the soil with your finger. If the soil is dry 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch deep, it's time to water again. Step 5: Keep your succulents in a sunlit area.Most succulents prefer bright, yet indirect sunlight. Place the plants in an area accordingly. I like to keep mine outside in the summer, and in a windowsill inside in the colder months. Step 6: Watch as your succulents grow! (Then purchase more & repeat!) |
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