1. Real indoor plants have major, physical & mental health benefits. According to the Royal Horticulture Society, plants have the ability to improve mood, decrease stress & pain, and ultimately lead to better overall productivity (RHS, 2023). Additionally, they improve overall air quality, which is especially essential in the winter months. I prefer greenery all throughout my home, but especially in my office space, as my goal is to remain in a state of calm and maximize productivity while working. If you ask me, these are reasons enough to make a few lively additions to your space, but see below for more proof!
2. Adding greenery into your home brings life, comfort, and warmth, whether the plants are real or fake. They help to soften a space and make it feel much more homey and lived-in. If we were to only decorate with vases and bowls, things would start to feel too rough, right?! Throw in some texture and color with branches, house plants, trees, etc. If you’re not too much of a green thumb, you can add in faux plants instead! While these might not have the same health benefits as live plants, they certainly still warm up any space with their color and texture, bringing that illusion of life, but without the added responsibilities. I like to be intentional, however, with my faux greenery choices so that the room still gives off a high-end vibe. The less fake looking, the better. I have a thing for Olive trees- Most of the fake ones seem to achieve the look I’m going for, especially compared to other faux’s, and they’re very much in style right now. Keep reading because I drop some of my favorites from Birch & Bind below, along with a few fun planters!
3. From another design stand point, I often times use plants to fill open spaces, both horizontally and vertically. This could mean that I use branches in a vase on a dining or console table to fill some height and balance the overall visual of the space. And then sometimes there’s those random corners that just need some love! Fill it with a tree and watch everything fall into place.

As promised, here are some of my favorite faux greenery pieces and planters from B&B that we use in our own homes, as well as our shop!