<p>There were days when indoor plants meant petite potted ferns or rose plants perched on windowsills of large homes or tiny balconies. Today’s urbanites have opted for a bold, refreshing trend - bringing large-sized exotic indoor plants to their living spaces, adding a touch of drama and turning them into conversation starters. Apart from adding a dash of colour and elevating the interiors, they also reconnect city souls with Nature. From stylish penthouses to compact apartments, indoor green havens with statement plants are turning into the ultimate design accessory.</p>.<p>A case in point is that of Beena Sambargimath. She started with a modest home in Bengaluru around 2019 and then decorated her large sea-facing balcony in Chennai with greens. Today, she is known for curating exquisite, large indoor plants that transform homes and offices, along with custom-designed planters. Beena’s work reflects the growing love for lush, over-sized greenery and the need for expert curators.</p>.Inside HSR Layout’s viral ‘hacker house’.<p><strong>Indoor plants in trend</strong></p>.<p>What’s driving this rising passion for large plants indoors? For starters, modern interiors with their minimalist neutral palettes, wide windows and open-plan layouts provide the perfect canvas for leafy giants. In the absence of this green oasis, these homes would look plain. A towering fiddle-leaf fig beside a sleek sofa or a cluster of areca palms in a sunlit corner introduces texture, softness and a sense of well-being. These plants also turn a room into a living, breathing space instantly.</p>.<p>“Large plants are living sculptures,” says Beena. “They bring drama to a space, clean the air and create a soothing ambiance. They are conversation starters and mood lifters.” She adds that though it takes some effort to choose the right plants, planters and the exact placement along with daily care, it’s all worth the final outcome.</p>.<p>Bengaluru-based fashion entrepreneur Meeta Jagannath experienced the magic first-hand. “We built a large house in Bengaluru. We did not want too many furniture pieces in it. So, we decided to use plenty of plants instead. Our living room has a huge netted ficus plant which has become the focal point. We also have palms and frangipani at small islands we created and to deck up the stairs landings, driveway and wide corridors”, she says.</p>.<p>Cut-off box - Emotional connect What sets the trend of greening interiors apart is the emotional satisfaction plant parents derive. “I feel a sense of nurturing and peace” says Ashwin Kallimani a Belagavi-based architect who loves to incorporate large plants into spaces he designs. “It’s not just decor - it’s a living breathing presence.” Ashwin always keeps in mind plants while designing homes and works closely with plant curators from the design stage itself. Plants have to be an integral part of the whole design he says.</p>
<p>There were days when indoor plants meant petite potted ferns or rose plants perched on windowsills of large homes or tiny balconies. Today’s urbanites have opted for a bold, refreshing trend - bringing large-sized exotic indoor plants to their living spaces, adding a touch of drama and turning them into conversation starters. Apart from adding a dash of colour and elevating the interiors, they also reconnect city souls with Nature. From stylish penthouses to compact apartments, indoor green havens with statement plants are turning into the ultimate design accessory.</p>.<p>A case in point is that of Beena Sambargimath. She started with a modest home in Bengaluru around 2019 and then decorated her large sea-facing balcony in Chennai with greens. Today, she is known for curating exquisite, large indoor plants that transform homes and offices, along with custom-designed planters. Beena’s work reflects the growing love for lush, over-sized greenery and the need for expert curators.</p>.Inside HSR Layout’s viral ‘hacker house’.<p><strong>Indoor plants in trend</strong></p>.<p>What’s driving this rising passion for large plants indoors? For starters, modern interiors with their minimalist neutral palettes, wide windows and open-plan layouts provide the perfect canvas for leafy giants. In the absence of this green oasis, these homes would look plain. A towering fiddle-leaf fig beside a sleek sofa or a cluster of areca palms in a sunlit corner introduces texture, softness and a sense of well-being. These plants also turn a room into a living, breathing space instantly.</p>.<p>“Large plants are living sculptures,” says Beena. “They bring drama to a space, clean the air and create a soothing ambiance. They are conversation starters and mood lifters.” She adds that though it takes some effort to choose the right plants, planters and the exact placement along with daily care, it’s all worth the final outcome.</p>.<p>Bengaluru-based fashion entrepreneur Meeta Jagannath experienced the magic first-hand. “We built a large house in Bengaluru. We did not want too many furniture pieces in it. So, we decided to use plenty of plants instead. Our living room has a huge netted ficus plant which has become the focal point. We also have palms and frangipani at small islands we created and to deck up the stairs landings, driveway and wide corridors”, she says.</p>.<p>Cut-off box - Emotional connect What sets the trend of greening interiors apart is the emotional satisfaction plant parents derive. “I feel a sense of nurturing and peace” says Ashwin Kallimani a Belagavi-based architect who loves to incorporate large plants into spaces he designs. “It’s not just decor - it’s a living breathing presence.” Ashwin always keeps in mind plants while designing homes and works closely with plant curators from the design stage itself. Plants have to be an integral part of the whole design he says.</p>
