24 Botanical Bedroom Ideas to Decorate with Greenery
If you’re looking to add a touch of greenery to your bedroom, then you’ll want to take a look at these 25 botanical bedroom ideas. These tips will show you how to artfully incorporate plants into your sleeping space, use wallpaper to bring the outside indoors, and more.
Including real plants in your bedroom will have you feeling refreshed as soon as you wake up, as they will add fresh energy that will start your morning off on the right foot. Honor mother nature and bring the outdoors in through the 24 creative techniques below.
1. Hang a Greenery Headboard
Artfully hang branches and eucalyptus behind your headboard for a creative, natural-looking headboard alternative. You can switch real stems out as you move through the seasons, or you may opt to invest in realistic-looking faux branches. The wispy greenery will add texture and form to your bedroom as well.
2. Create a Vertical Garden
If your bedroom has a large empty wall, consider turning it into a green oasis by hanging a plethora of different plants. This will add color, life, and character to your space, and you can even frame this wall with furniture to provide definition to your sleeping area while still allowing the plants to take center stage.
3. Invest in Real Houseplants
Of course, real houseplants will add an unmatched dose of earthly energy to your bedroom. Take the sunlight and care requirements of various plants into consideration before buying, so you can be sure to select species that will thrive in your bedroom.
4. Choose Pottery with Personality
When decorating with houseplants, take some time to consider the pots you use. Terracotta is always a safe bet, as it complements all different color schemes and decor styles while adding a bit of a natural touch. Of course, you can also opt for pots in bold hues or those featuring interesting patterns—there are so many different routes you can go.
5. Frame Leaves and Botanical Prints
Carry on the leafy artwork that’s so common in botanical-themed bedrooms by framing a few of your favorite prints and leaves. This will add interest to your walls and can even be used as the starting point for how you choose to add actual plants to the space. Pick out some statement-making pieces that complement the decor you already have in place.
6. Use Faux Vines
Faux vines come in handy in a number of different ways when it comes to decorating the home. Here, they’ve been used to add shape and movement to a simple globe light, drawing the eye up toward the ceiling and making the light fixture appear much more special. You might also use faux vines to create your own vertical garden as all different types of plants have various care requirements and not all will thrive in your bedroom. This way, you can be sure to enjoy varieties you truly love.
7. Design with Sage and Olive Greens
In this space, we see the beautiful results when sage and olive greens are used throughout the botanical bedroom. These two colors complement each other beautifully and evoke the outdoors, making them a wonderful fit for this type of space.
8. Go All Out with the Wallpaper
Many of the bedrooms featured here started as blank slates that designers transformed into stunning botanical oases. One easy way to achieve this look is through the use of statement wallpaper. There are so many gorgeous leaf-covered designs on the market. This type of wallpaper will also remain classic, meaning you can enjoy it for years to come, making it worthy of the investment.
9. Place a Fern Front and Center
You can’t go wrong with a large frond plant such as the one shown here. Its large leaves will instantly draw your eye and look charming beside a nightstand or dresser. Note how the plant’s pot also features a natural texture, making it stand out a bit and ensuring that the plant does not get lost in the background.
10. Work with Unfinished Wood
Many people are drawn to the botanical theme because it reminds them of the peaceful energy of the outdoors—and you can recreate this in your bedroom by incorporating the rustic tones that naturally appear outside. Here, an unfinished dresser adds valuable storage to this bedroom while also adds treehouse-like charm.
11. Tuck Small Plants Everywhere
Part of the allure of being in nature is being surrounded by organic life—so embrace this concept in your bedroom by ensuring there are small plants scattered throughout. Here, a nightstand is jazzed up with a petite fern, for example. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to plant vessels, either. The fern is placed inside a unique stone bowl that complements the artful wallpaper in this bedroom, making for a worthy accent piece.
12. Don’t Forget the Ceiling
Who says that plants must always live at floor or eye level? If your ceilings are 8 feet or higher, that leaves plenty of room to hang all sorts of plant hangers from your ceiling. This will transform your bedroom from a plain Jane space into a charming treehouse-like getaway.
13. Pair Light and Dark Greens Together
Botanical decor can take on many different looks. In this bedroom, we see that by keeping the actual plant life to a minimal, the designer still managed to achieve a floral wonderland by using accent pillows, a throw, and wall art that made mention of blooms and leaves. Don’t be afraid to mix shades of green; doing so will result in a more layered and styled look.
14. Combine Different Styles
Even if you prefer a minimalist look, you can still go green in the bedroom. Here, small potted plants complement the simple decor in this bedroom without standing out too much or detracting from the peaceful energy that the space emits.
15. Make Use of Multipurpose Furniture
This small ladder is serving as a towel rack and plant stand in this bathroom, meaning that when it comes to decorating the botanical bedroom, a multipurpose piece like this will go a long way.
16. Place Plants on the Nightstand
Friendly reminder that plants are great for your mental health, so why not enjoy a pot or two in your bedroom even if you’re tight on space? Here, a snake plant adds natural energy to this bedside setup. The oxygen it releases will also help you to sleep better which is why many people incorporate plants into their bedrooms in the first place.
17. Choose One Bold Piece
A large fig tree adds some major wow factor to this bedroom. Figs do well in most homes, so if you have a sunny bedroom, consider positioning a fig tree in there. It will usually need to be near a window, but this plant is a pro at adding instant coziness to any room.
18. Carry on White Accents
Botanical bedrooms pair wonderfully with all white accents, as this combination evokes a peaceful energy that’s similar to actually being in the great outdoors. White will help to ground the space and make it feel a bit more serene. If you opt to bring real greenery into your space, consider using a white planter now and then.
19. Integrate Plants with Your Storage
Plants don’t have to reside directly on the floor or on top of furniture. Here, a small storage unit doubles as an end table and plant stand in this bedroom. It also provides the inhabitant with space to tuck away unsightly odds and ends, allowing the room to stay in a peaceful state.
20. Go Green with an Asymmetrical Display
If you have tall ceilings in your bedroom, consider hanging a tall plant from your ceiling to draw people’s eyes up as they enter the space. You will want to ensure the plant isn’t in the way of the door and that it doesn’t pose a tripping hazard, of course.
21. Channel European Gardens
Perhaps you’re going for a vintage look in your bedroom. A classic iron stand adds old world charm to this bedroom, while the plants bring to mind centuries-old European gardens that you may be attempting to take inspiration from in your decor.
22. Frame a Branch
Get a little creative with your framing and branch in the trees. If you live near a wooded area, there’s no need to pay for artwork—instead, start by scouting the perfect tree branch that’s fallen to the ground. Once you have the perfect frond or branch in hand, it’s time to frame and hang it. That piece of nature you just picked up will now be a museum-worthy addition to your bedroom. Picture it above your headboard as a free way to fall asleep in the woods.
23. Use Greenery to Soften the Space
Plants have a way of making challenging corners feel less empty, which can be helpful in a bedroom that you’re trying to decorate. A tall rubber tree adds much-needed height and life to this otherwise empty corner. Its voluminous leaves also help to fill out the space and keep the room from feeling too stark.
24. Enter into an Enclosed Garden
Pick up a chic hotel look with an enclosed plant stand that turns your favorite greenery into an enclosed garden that’s almost like sleeping in a grand hotel suite. This glass plant stand adds sophistication to this bedroom and allows the inhabitant to interact with a variety of plant species without needing to step foot outside.
Now that you’ve gathered plenty of ideas on how to dress up your bedroom in greenery, it’s time to get started designing! There’s no doubt that the plant-filled space you land on will be a soothing place to rest and recharge.
