4 ways houseplants could help you sell your home

Win over prospective house buyers with an injection of greenery

When it comes to making your home an attractive proposition to potential buyers, the little things can make all the difference. De-cluttering, for instance, will make your rooms appear larger, while a waft of freshly ground coffee or freshly baked bread is a sure fire way to make viewers feel instantly at home. But did you know that a few strategically placed houseplants could also help you to clinch that deal? 4 reasons why houseplants could help speed up your house sale…

1. They breathe life into your home

While it’s advisable to keep your home clutter-free while it’s on the market (experts even suggest removing items of furniture to make it appear more spacious), a minimalist space can look sterile. Foliage is a great way to inject colour, energy and warmth into a space.

Try adding a majestic Boston fern to a living room or placing a humidity-loving snake plant (Sansevieria) on a bathroom windowsill.

2. They add character

Its a well-known fact that neutral décor will shift a property faster than unusual colour schemes and leftfield style choices. But neutral can also come across as boring and lacking in personality without a few flourishes. Houseplants have a universal appeal, which means they add character without being off-putting or overly distracting.

Welcome guests with a Kentia palm in the entrance hall or liven up a shelf with a trailing English ivy.

3. They freshen the air

Stale air is a big turn-off for potential buyers so keep yours pure and fresh with some air-purifying plants. Extensive research conducted by NASA concluded that certain plants are particularly effective at removing toxins from the atmosphere.

Heart-shaped philodendron, aloe, eucalyptus and Chinese evergreen are among the our favourite detoxifying houseplants. 

4. They reduce stress

According to one study, buying or selling a house is more stressful than being made redundant, getting divorced or going bankrupt! So anything that can help keep the tension to a minimum has got to be worth a try – which is where houseplants come in. Researchers have found that natural elements in a space can hold potentially stress-reducing properties.

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