Plants play many important roles in the home — boosting your mood, refreshing the air and enhancing the look and feel of your space. Still, choosing the right indoor plants can be overwhelming for many people, which is where a new type of designer — plant-specific decor stylists — comes in. But would you (and should you) pay a fee to have an interior plant designer style your houseplants?
Decorating
Would You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?
April 27, 2020
Plants play many important roles in the home — boosting your mood, refreshing the air and enhancing the look and feel of your space. Still, choosing the right indoor plants can be overwhelming for many people, which is where a new type of designer — plant-specific decor stylists — comes in. But would you (and should you) pay a fee to have an interior plant designer style your houseplants?
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Plant Stylists
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What exactly is a plant stylist? Just as you might hire an interior designer to offer their expertise on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/kitchen-bathroom-colours-transform-home-2020-1936971/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the best paint colours for your kitchen</a> or <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/tips-for-arranging-furniture-living-room-1934046/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to arrange furniture to transform your living room</a>, an interior plant designer uses their specialized knowledge to select, arrange and sometimes care for the best indoor plants for you and your home.DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Plant Stylists
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -What exactly is a plant stylist? Just as you might hire an interior designer to offer their expertise on <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/paint/photos/kitchen-bathroom-colours-transform-home-2020-1936971/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the best paint colours for your kitchen</a> or <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/tips-for-arranging-furniture-living-room-1934046/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">how to arrange furniture to transform your living room</a>, an interior plant designer uses their specialized knowledge to select, arrange and sometimes care for the best indoor plants for you and your home.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Expert Level
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Because houseplants present two challenges — how they look and how well they’re suited to survive in a particular location — calling on an expert can eliminate a lot of guesswork and hassle when you want to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/20-rooms-made-better-with-plants-1052781/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">improve your home with plants</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Plant-Filled Living Rooms for Serious Decor Inspiration </a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Expert Level
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -Because houseplants present two challenges — how they look and how well they’re suited to survive in a particular location — calling on an expert can eliminate a lot of guesswork and hassle when you want to <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/20-rooms-made-better-with-plants-1052781/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">improve your home with plants</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/plant-filled-living-rooms-1912351/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Plant-Filled Living Rooms for Serious Decor Inspiration </a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Goodbye Bad Ideas
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For a fee, a professional plant stylist can also sway you from making avoidable (and expensive) mistakes. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/how-to-keep-your-plants-alive-while-youre-on-vacation-1927570/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Keep Your Plants Alive While You’re on Vacation</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Goodbye Bad Ideas
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -For a fee, a professional plant stylist can also sway you from making avoidable (and expensive) mistakes. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/how-to-keep-your-plants-alive-while-youre-on-vacation-1927570/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Keep Your Plants Alive While You’re on Vacation</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Light Matters
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For example, while you might love the look of a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/most-high-maintenance-plants-1933243/#currentSlide=16" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fiddle-leaf fig</a> in your uber-sunny office or bedroom, a plant stylist would know that these temperamental plants aren’t practical in a room with too much light — saving you from disappointment. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/most-high-maintenance-plants-1933243/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These Are the 20 Most High-Maintenance Plants – Can You Handle Them?</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Light Matters
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -For example, while you might love the look of a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/most-high-maintenance-plants-1933243/#currentSlide=16" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">fiddle-leaf fig</a> in your uber-sunny office or bedroom, a plant stylist would know that these temperamental plants aren’t practical in a room with too much light — saving you from disappointment. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/most-high-maintenance-plants-1933243/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These Are the 20 Most High-Maintenance Plants – Can You Handle Them?</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Safety First
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And while plants may look benign, certain varieties can <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-poisonous-children-cats-dogs-1929406/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pose a risk to pets and kids</a>. The peace lily, for example, is a popular indoor plant choice because of its beautiful look and air-purifying qualities — but it also <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-poisonous-children-cats-dogs-1929406/#currentSlide=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contains calcium oxalate crystals</a>, which can be mildly toxic when ingested. A plant stylist should have the knowledge to help you avoid potential issues.DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Safety First
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -And while plants may look benign, certain varieties can <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-poisonous-children-cats-dogs-1929406/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pose a risk to pets and kids</a>. The peace lily, for example, is a popular indoor plant choice because of its beautiful look and air-purifying qualities — but it also <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/plants-poisonous-children-cats-dogs-1929406/#currentSlide=4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">contains calcium oxalate crystals</a>, which can be mildly toxic when ingested. A plant stylist should have the knowledge to help you avoid potential issues.Photo Credit: Unsplash/Max Williams
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Pesky Pests
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An indoor plant stylist will also know which plants tend to attract certain pests in certain areas and can provide plants that suit your willingness for ongoing maintenance. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-lawn-and-garden-using-natural-products-1928268/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Keep Pests out of Your Lawn and Garden Using Natural Products</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Pesky Pests
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -An indoor plant stylist will also know which plants tend to attract certain pests in certain areas and can provide plants that suit your willingness for ongoing maintenance. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-to-keep-pests-out-of-your-lawn-and-garden-using-natural-products-1928268/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Keep Pests out of Your Lawn and Garden Using Natural Products</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Take Care
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Beyond choosing plants that will do well in your particular space, some plant stylists can be hired to check in and assist with indoor plant care and maintenance — just as you might <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-much-should-you-pay-a-landscaping-company-in-canada-1928045/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">work with a landscaping company</a> to help care for your yard and garden. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/ways-keep-lawn-naturally-green-1938159/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Different Ways to Keep Your Lawn Naturally Green </a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Take Care
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -Beyond choosing plants that will do well in your particular space, some plant stylists can be hired to check in and assist with indoor plant care and maintenance — just as you might <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/how-much-should-you-pay-a-landscaping-company-in-canada-1928045/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">work with a landscaping company</a> to help care for your yard and garden. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/ways-keep-lawn-naturally-green-1938159/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Different Ways to Keep Your Lawn Naturally Green </a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Think Outside the Insta Box
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<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumler-on-why-these-8-cool-design-trends-will-stand-the-test-of-time-1923700/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trends</a> are trendy for a reason — they’re popular and lots of people do the same thing. However, a plant stylist can help you bring a beautiful vision to life that isn’t the same as every other plant-filled room you see online (though, of course, a snap of an exceptionally styled plant-filled space could make your home the new trendsetter).DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Think Outside the Insta Box
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumler-on-why-these-8-cool-design-trends-will-stand-the-test-of-time-1923700/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Trends</a> are trendy for a reason — they’re popular and lots of people do the same thing. However, a plant stylist can help you bring a beautiful vision to life that isn’t the same as every other plant-filled room you see online (though, of course, a snap of an exceptionally styled plant-filled space could make your home the new trendsetter).Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Cost Matters
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There are clearly plenty of benefits to hiring a plant stylist for your home, but there is one obvious drawback — the cost. While, as with any design professional, the cost of plant styling depends on multiple factors (like the size of the styled space, the scope of the project, the experience of the stylist and more), one Brooklyn-based firm <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/14/style/plant-stylists-unite.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">charges a minimum of $2,000 for their services</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/cheapest-plants-home-garden-1936534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 20 Cheapest Plants for Your Home and Garden</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Cost Matters
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -There are clearly plenty of benefits to hiring a plant stylist for your home, but there is one obvious drawback — the cost. While, as with any design professional, the cost of plant styling depends on multiple factors (like the size of the styled space, the scope of the project, the experience of the stylist and more), one Brooklyn-based firm <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/14/style/plant-stylists-unite.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">charges a minimum of $2,000 for their services</a>. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/cheapest-plants-home-garden-1936534/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 20 Cheapest Plants for Your Home and Garden</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Jazmin Quaynor
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Invest Wisely
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While the cost may give sticker shock, there are cost-related factors that can make hiring a stylist for your houseplants seem more attractive. For one, expertise can save money. Not only can a professional ensure you get the best price for plants, you will avoid mistakes that would waste money in quickly-dead plants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/hacks-bring-your-dead-plant-back-to-life-1926974/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Hacks That Will Bring Your Dead (or Dying) Plant Back to Life</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Invest Wisely
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -While the cost may give sticker shock, there are cost-related factors that can make hiring a stylist for your houseplants seem more attractive. For one, expertise can save money. Not only can a professional ensure you get the best price for plants, you will avoid mistakes that would waste money in quickly-dead plants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/hacks-bring-your-dead-plant-back-to-life-1926974/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Hacks That Will Bring Your Dead (or Dying) Plant Back to Life</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Brina Blum
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Consider Convenience
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Whether you don’t have access to a vehicle or you live in a busy city, there’s also something to be said for the convenience of having someone deliver a beautiful <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/plants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">array of plants</a> and containers straight to your living room. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/native-plants-in-canada-by-province-1938068/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17 Native Plants in Canada, by Province</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Consider Convenience
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -Whether you don’t have access to a vehicle or you live in a busy city, there’s also something to be said for the convenience of having someone deliver a beautiful <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/plants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">array of plants</a> and containers straight to your living room. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/native-plants-in-canada-by-province-1938068/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">17 Native Plants in Canada, by Province</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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The DIY Method
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Of course, while all these factors can make a plant stylist worth considering, hiring a designer isn’t always in the budget — but that doesn’t mean that your home has to be devoid of greenery. If it’s not in the budget (or you just want to learn the skills for yourself), you can always take a DIY approach to styling your indoor plants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/easy-to-care-for-indoor-plants-1926218/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Easy-to-Care-for Indoor Plants That Go Beyond Succulents</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?The DIY Method
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -Of course, while all these factors can make a plant stylist worth considering, hiring a designer isn’t always in the budget — but that doesn’t mean that your home has to be devoid of greenery. If it’s not in the budget (or you just want to learn the skills for yourself), you can always take a DIY approach to styling your indoor plants. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/easy-to-care-for-indoor-plants-1926218/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">21 Easy-to-Care-for Indoor Plants That Go Beyond Succulents</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Think Like a Stylist
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If you want a plant-filled home and you want to do it yourself, it’s important to wear your plant stylist hat, which means starting with research and planning. Consider factors like <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">light availability</a>, aesthetics, cost and degree of ongoing care required when designing your indoor plant-scape. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-plant-according-to-zodiac-sign-1933467/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Plant for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Think Like a Stylist
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -If you want a plant-filled home and you want to do it yourself, it’s important to wear your plant stylist hat, which means starting with research and planning. Consider factors like <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/indoor-plants-thrive-low-light-1912891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">light availability</a>, aesthetics, cost and degree of ongoing care required when designing your indoor plant-scape. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/best-plant-according-to-zodiac-sign-1933467/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Plant for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Elsa Noblet
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Baby Steps
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Without a ton of expertise or the help of a plant stylist, you need to learn to walk before you can run with a room filled top to bottom with modern houseplants. Instead, it’s a good idea to start with just a few potted plants — or perhaps even with one room only — before you invest a lot of time and money. Once you feel confident, you can expand.DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Baby Steps
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -Without a ton of expertise or the help of a plant stylist, you need to learn to walk before you can run with a room filled top to bottom with modern houseplants. Instead, it’s a good idea to start with just a few potted plants — or perhaps even with one room only — before you invest a lot of time and money. Once you feel confident, you can expand.Photo Credit: Unsplash/Simon Rae
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Green Living
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Whether you hire a plant stylist or become your own interior plant designer, enjoy the process — having plants in the home is wonderful way to bring nature, life and joy into your space. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Herbs and Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home This Spring</a>DecoratingWould You Pay Someone $2,000 to Style Your Houseplants?Green Living
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -Whether you hire a plant stylist or become your own interior plant designer, enjoy the process — having plants in the home is wonderful way to bring nature, life and joy into your space. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-herbs-medicinal-plants-grow-home-1936580/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Herbs and Medicinal Plants to Grow in Your Home This Spring</a>Photo Credit: Unsplash/Prudence Earl
