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Plant or No plant?

7 years ago
I recently remodeled my bedroom and was wondering if a plant should be added in front of leaner mirror. I am considering the orchid plant pictured. Thoughts?

Comments (17)

  • 7 years ago

    I think that orchid needs to be up and away from traffic, and it needs to be the only plant in an area so it has room to be showy. Do you have a spot in your ensuite where it could go?

    Pretty room :)

  • 7 years ago
    I was considering putting the orchid plant on the floor near mirror - it would replace the plant that is in floor. The orchid plant is taller than the plant there - not sure whether it would look cluttered. I thought a pop if green my be nice ..
  • PRO
    7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    Is it actually alive if so it needs to be in a spot where it can grow and be healthy wether it works in your decor or not.I actually do not think the mirror i great there as it really doe not reflect anything special. IMO get fresh flowers once a week and leave it at that.If you want a green item try a pillow or a throw.

  • 7 years ago
    A chandelier was supposed to be hung in front of mirror (and the mirror would have reflected that) but my ceiling is not strong enough to support anything heavy and since the joists are metal there was not an easy way to support the chandelier. The mirror cannot be returned. I am planning to get a nicer picture or pictures on the wall opposite of mirror
  • 7 years ago
    I think your curtains seem quite long. Would you consider hemming them?
  • 7 years ago

    No plant of anything needed on the floor next to the mirror. Remove the plant that is there now as it isn't adding any design points.

  • 7 years ago

    No to the orchid since you already have something white on the dresser.

  • 7 years ago
    No fake plants, especially in front of a mirror that should serve the purpose of making sure you’re dressed appropriately.
  • 7 years ago
    A capiz shell chandelier might work, right colors and very light.
  • 7 years ago

    Example

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    You referred to a leaner mirror, and the mirror you are referencing is actually hanging on the wall? I love plants everywhere I can place them, but that's just my earthiness showing. LOL If you want your orchid at the mirror, then find some sort of tall table, plant stand or base that would elevate it to a nice height. BTW, I DO have a problem with two mirrors perpendicular to one another. Perhaps that secondary wall to which you are referring can carry a piece(s) of art and then be followed up with you lovely orchid elevated to just below the art?

  • 7 years ago

    Anything you put in that little corner will block the path to the bed.

  • 7 years ago
    I agree with another poster and just use artwork there.
  • 7 years ago

    You need to do a couple of things in that space. The artwork above the bed needs to be hung lower so that some of it at the bottom is behind/lower than your headboard frame. You need to remove those two little flowers on each nightstand. You need to remove the skinny mirror next to the curtains (only one mirror in a space). Do not put plants on the floor, that looks dated. Remove the flowers you have on the larger dresser and put the orchid there instead. Remove some of the small pillows on the accent chair, that chair only needs one.

  • 7 years ago
    No plants on floors in the bedroom . Put plants in places where they can grow and have a reason for being . The orchid should be on the dresser ...if at all , in that room ! You have too many flowers in your bedroom ...one big beautiful display , like your flowers ( who need no sun ) on the dresser is enough . For a small but lovely bedroom like yours .
  • 7 years ago

    Is there a spot for a tall plant,? Not wide like a palm but more straight & narrow. Behind the chair Or next to the mirror? It could go on a 24” stand so it’s not sitting on the floor. If you don’t have natural light (do you open the binds?) there are very nice fake plants but I’d prefer real. I like the orchid i/o the floral arrangement on the bureau.