At Torbitts, we’ve been working hard in the kitchen design business since 2012, we have learned a lot. Something we often find with our clients is that they struggle to accessorise their kitchen. We encourage our customers to take the time to choose the perfect accessories. However, it doesn’t have to be glitz and glamour in the kitchen. There are many benefits to adding plants and greenery to your kitchen:
1. Plants can improve the air quality of your kitchen
You’re here for the kitchen content and advice, we know! So, we won’t bore you with the scientific details on gases and photosynthesis, because let’s be real – it goes over our head. In a nutshell, plants release oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide and air pollutants.
By adding plants to your kitchen, your air will improve in quality over time. This air doesn’t magically cure illness or do anything special, but it will benefit you under the surface! With the improvement of air quality and humidity, you should see benefits to your skin and respiratory system over time. You can view NASA’s list of recommended houseplants for air quality here.
2. Having plants improves your mental health
According to Thrive, many studies have been conducted on the benefits of plants to mental health. Being constantly exposed to plants can be extremely beneficial to your mental health. This makes us feel less stressed and allows us to relax. There’s no doubt that we spend a large amount of time in our kitchen, making it the perfect home for our plants! In the kitchen, you are always around your plants. In addition to general exposure to plants, caring for plants and their wellbeing is also beneficial. By caring for your plants, you might unlock a new hobby to improve your overall mood!
3. Improved productivity
We already know that plants can improve the air quality of your space. It’s because of this that plants can increase productivity by up to 15%. Many of us are still working from home, this might be on a full-time or part-time basis. For those of you whose kitchens often double as an office space, this will be extremely beneficial.
4. Keeping plants in your kitchen reduces overall stress levels
Plants require some TLC, and a lot of us require a distraction. In addition to this, studies have shown that taking part in short indoor gardening activities reduces stress. These activities might include looking after a houseplant. The study by researchers in physiological anthropology demonstrated that caring for a plant calms pulses and reduces blood pressure.
It’s time to add plants to your kitchen space
It’s undeniable that adding a few houseplants here and there to your kitchen space can have so many benefits. We recommend starting small. For example, you could add a small plant to your worktop or onto your kitchen island. Then, you can increase your green inventory and watch your plants and productivity blossom!
For more advice on how to improve your kitchen space, contact us! You can do so on the Torbitts website, where you will also find expert advice and more details on our kitchen design service.