Adding hanging plants to your living room is an excellent way to introduce nature, vibrancy, and style into your space. Whether you’re working with a large, open area or a smaller living room, incorporating hanging plants adds depth and freshness. From macramé plant hangers to floating shelves, hanging plants can transform any room into a lush, welcoming environment.
By suspending plants from ceilings, walls, or windows, you create a vertical garden that draws the eye upward, adding height and dimension to your living room. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to get started, consider integrating ideas from modern indoor hanging plant designs (Blog 1A) to create a seamless blend of greenery and style.
Ceiling Mounted Hanging Plants for a Green Focal Point
Hanging plants from the ceiling is a bold way to add a focal point in your living room. Ceiling-mounted planters are ideal for trailing plants like pothos, English ivy, and ferns, which cascade downward, creating a striking visual display. These plants not only enhance the aesthetics of your space but also purify the air, making your living room feel fresher and more inviting.
For a cohesive look, consider using macramé hangers or minimalist metal hooks that match your living room décor. Placing these plants near windows allows them to thrive in natural light, while their trailing vines create movement and flow within the room.
Best Plants for Ceiling-Mounted Planters
The best plants for ceiling-mounted planters include pothos, philodendrons, and spider plants, which are easy to care for and thrive in indoor conditions. Their long, trailing leaves create a dynamic, cascading effect that enhances the height of your living room. Pairing ceiling-mounted planters with floating shelves (Blog 1A) can further enhance your room’s vertical appeal.
Macramé Plant Hangers for a Cozy, Bohemian Vibe
If you’re aiming for a cozy, bohemian feel in your living room, macramé plant hangers are an essential addition. These handwoven holders create a relaxed, earthy vibe and are perfect for hanging plants like ferns, pothos, or even succulents. Whether suspended from the ceiling or placed near a window, macramé hangers add texture and warmth to your living room.
Macramé hangers work well in corners or near windows, where they can receive ample natural light. They also blend seamlessly with boho-inspired décor, creating a laid-back atmosphere that feels welcoming and grounded.
Pairing Macramé Hangers with Other Boho Elements
For a cohesive bohemian look, pair macramé hangers with woven rugs, rattan furniture, and wooden accents. Adding potted plants and hanging them at varying heights creates a layered, natural effect that makes your living room feel alive and vibrant. For more boho-inspired ideas, explore our bohemian hanging plant décor (Blog 3A) to elevate your style.
Using Hanging Plants to Frame Windows
Windows are a natural spot to display hanging plants, as the natural light helps plants thrive while creating a beautiful frame around your living room’s focal points. Hanging ferns, pothos, or air plants near windows adds greenery without taking up floor or shelf space. By hanging plants around the edges of windows, you draw attention to the natural light, making the room feel more spacious and inviting.
This technique works especially well with large windows or sliding glass doors, where hanging plants help create a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor environments. Using lightweight macramé hangers or hanging baskets ensures your plants get the light they need while keeping the overall look light and airy.
Best Plants for Window Hanging Displays
Plants like ferns, air plants, and spider plants thrive in the indirect sunlight provided by windows. Their lush, green foliage creates a soft, natural frame around the window, adding to the overall aesthetic of the room. Hanging plants in windows is a great way to integrate nature into your décor while maximizing sunlight exposure for plant health.
Hanging Plants for Corners in the Living Room
Don’t let corners go unused—transform them into lush, green spaces with hanging plants. Corners are often overlooked, but adding a few hanging planters or tiered hanging baskets can turn these empty spaces into vibrant displays. Plants like pothos, philodendrons, or trailing ivy work well in corners, as their long vines create a cascading effect that adds depth and movement.
By hanging plants at different heights, you can create a multi-dimensional look that fills the room with greenery. Hanging plants in corners also helps balance the layout of the room, making it feel more cohesive and visually interesting.
How to Style Hanging Plants in Corners
To style hanging plants in corners, use macramé hangers or wall-mounted planters that complement your décor. Mix trailing plants like pothos with upright plants like succulents to create layers of greenery that enhance the room’s visual appeal. For inspiration on how to arrange plants in smaller spaces, check out our corner hanging plant ideas (Blog 10A).
Combining Hanging Plants with Floating Shelves
Floating shelves are a perfect way to blend function and style in your living room. By combining hanging plants with floating shelves, you can create a layered, dynamic look that adds depth and greenery without taking up much space. Plants like succulents, air plants, and small ferns can be displayed on the shelves, while trailing plants like pothos or string of pearls can be hung from the edges to create a cascading effect.
Floating shelves can be placed in any part of the living room, whether above a sofa, near a window, or in a corner. They provide extra storage space while allowing you to create a personalized plant display that enhances the overall décor.
Best Plants for Floating Shelves
When styling floating shelves, choose plants like succulents, air plants, and baby ferns, which don’t take up much space and are easy to care for. Combining these with hanging plants like pothos or spider plants creates a cascading, layered look that fills your living room with greenery. For more ideas on integrating plants with shelves, take a look at our post on DIY hanging plant shelves (Blog 8A).
Using Hanging Plants as Room Dividers
For open-plan living rooms, hanging plants can be used to divide the space without blocking light or airflow. By suspending hanging baskets or macramé plant holders from the ceiling, you can create a natural partition that separates different areas of your living room while maintaining a sense of openness. This technique is especially useful in modern or minimalist spaces, where the focus is on clean lines and functionality.
Plants like trailing ivy, philodendrons, and spider plants are perfect for creating green dividers. Their lush, cascading foliage creates a visual barrier that’s softer and more organic than traditional room dividers.
Best Plants for Natural Room Dividers
For hanging plant room dividers, choose plants with trailing growth habits, such as pothos, ivy, and philodendrons. These plants grow quickly and provide a full, leafy screen that helps define different areas of the living room. Incorporating this technique can also enhance your office area if you work from home, as seen in our hanging plants for home offices (Blog 4A).
Hanging Succulents for a Modern Touch
For a more modern and minimalist look, consider incorporating hanging succulents into your living room décor. Succulents like string of pearls, burro’s tail, and trailing jade are perfect for hanging planters, as their unique shapes and textures add visual interest without overwhelming the space. Succulents thrive with minimal care, making them ideal for busy households.
By placing hanging succulents near windows or on floating shelves, you can create a sleek, modern display that complements other contemporary elements in your living room.
Best Hanging Succulents for Living Rooms
Popular choices for hanging succulents include string of pearls, burro’s tail, and trailing jade. These plants require minimal watering and thrive in bright, indirect light, making them ideal for hanging planters near windows or on shelves. Incorporating hanging succulents into your décor adds a touch of modern elegance and works well in minimalist interiors, as seen in our minimalist indoor hanging plant designs (Blog 6A).
Living Wall Ideas for the Living Room
Transform a blank wall into a lush, green living wall by using a variety of hanging plants. A living wall creates a stunning visual impact while adding natural beauty to your living room. You can use a combination of wall-mounted planters, hanging baskets, and macramé hangers to create a vertical garden that brings life and vibrancy into your space.
Living walls work especially well in larger living rooms, where they can serve as a natural focal point. Incorporating different types of plants, from ferns to succulents, ensures that your living wall feels dynamic and full.
How to Create a Living Wall in Your Living Room
To create a living wall, choose a variety of plants with different growth habits, such as ferns, pothos, and ivy. Arrange them in wall-mounted planters or hanging baskets to create layers of greenery that cover the wall. For more ideas on creating living walls, check out vertical garden ideas (Blog 1A) to maximize greenery in your home.
Hanging Planters for Small Living Rooms
If you have a small living room, you can still enjoy the beauty of hanging plants by focusing on space-saving solutions. Hanging planters allow you to incorporate greenery into your space without taking up valuable floor or surface area. Plants like air plants, succulents, and small ferns work well in compact hanging planters that can be suspended from ceilings, walls, or windows.
For smaller living rooms, using lightweight macramé plant hangers or floating shelves helps you create a lush, green space that doesn’t feel cluttered.
Best Hanging Plants for Small Living Rooms
For small living rooms, choose compact, low-maintenance plants like air plants, succulents, and spider plants. These plants thrive in small hanging planters and require minimal care, making them perfect for busy households. By suspending them from ceilings or placing them on floating shelves, you can create a fresh, green atmosphere without sacrificing space.
Decorating with Hanging Orchids
For an elegant touch, consider decorating your living room with hanging orchids. Orchids are known for their stunning flowers and unique shapes, making them a beautiful focal point in any room. When suspended in hanging baskets or macramé hangers, orchids create a sophisticated, tropical look that elevates your living room décor.
Orchids thrive in bright, indirect light, so placing them near windows or in well-lit areas ensures they bloom beautifully. Their delicate appearance contrasts with more robust plants like ferns or philodendrons, adding variety to your plant display.
Best Orchid Varieties for Hanging Planters
Popular orchid varieties for hanging planters include phalaenopsis and cattleya orchids. These plants thrive in well-lit spaces and require minimal care, making them perfect for hanging displays in living rooms. Incorporating hanging orchids adds a touch of elegance and luxury, complementing a variety of interior design styles, including modern indoor plant setups (Blog 1A).