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No matter how cosy or cluttered your home might feel, welcoming in a little greenery can work wonders for both physical and mental health (no garden required). Here’s how to go about it
Most of us know the positive benefits spending time in nature can bring, but for many, it’s sadly not feasible or realistic day-to-day. Whether it’s due to disability, a lack of time or the absence of nearby green space for those in flats or without gardens, many people are bereft of the nourishment a daily slice of nature provides. IKEA’s Life at Home report 2021 showed that access to a private garden or green space has grown dramatically in importance over the last year when people reflect upon their ideal home, with 53% of people in the UK agreeing it has become increasingly important to them. In fact, the UK is one of the countries where this has grown the most in importance.
Good news then, that clever solutions are at hand to help everyone enjoy the benefits of bringing the outdoors indoors. Walk down IKEA’s plants aisle and you’ll see greenery in a range of shapes, sizes and textures – from tall and willowy to small and cute – that will suit every interior. The retailer is on a mission to help us make our homes into havens that fulfil all the functions we need, and plants are part of that process.
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