Plants are a great way to add visual and textural interest to your kitchen. However, if put in the wrong place, they can overwhelm your kitchen instead of enhancing it. Whether you’re working with a small space or a large one, plants of both the fake and real varieties will bring a splash of color and a chic, artsy vibe to an area. There’s a certain space where you may have not considered placing your plants, though, and it’s outside the kitchen window.
Speaking to Realtor, Christina Hoffman, co-creator of luxury curated home goods site Epitome Home, recommended putting plants outside of your kitchen window. This simple but effective plant-arranging method will trick the eye into thinking there’s an array of greenery outside your home, even if there isn’t. This can be done in a number of ways: with a window box planter, a hanging planter, or even a planter on the ground if you pick the right plants.
Invest in a window box or hanging planter for this look
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A window box is a great way to achieve this look without the fuss of needing to fix plants to the wall or if you are worried about them growing well. This rustic-looking window box planter from CYS EXCEL – on Amazon for $14 – will liven up your kitchen window view immediately. Alternatively, a hanging planter like this pick from IKEA for $12 is also ideal if your window doesn’t have enough of a ledge to hang a box from.
With a window planter, you’ll have to be a little more prepared if you’re planning to grow your own flowers from scratch. Many bulbs need to be planted in early spring in order for them to flower in summer. You could bypass this by choosing fake plants and flowers for your box — a much lower maintenance option that could be better if you live in a cooler climate and run the risk of your plants freezing. The same goes for a hanging planter, although you might want to get two or three for a fuller look.
You can also use taller plants to create a peaceful and lush view
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If your window isn’t the right type to hang things from, or if a window box would jut out too much, try positioning plants under the window instead. The key here is to opt for tall species that will be visible through your kitchen window. This way, you’re still taking Christina Hoffman’s advice while working with what you have. For this method, a simple wide planter is all you need. Pick plants that will grow up and into view from inside.
You could also intersperse some smaller plants in between the taller ones for a more visually interesting look from the outside. Plants that are a good option for outside your kitchen window include delphinium and hollyhock. Both of these plants come in a range of colors that will bring variety to the outside of your home and make for a gorgeous view from the window. Whether you choose to opt for hanging plants, a window box, or a classic floor planter, Hoffman’s handy tip will work for a kitchen window of any size.
