Using orchids as centerpieces in every room
Don’t be fooled into thinking orchids are too delicate for everyday rooms. These plants evolved clinging to tree bark in hurricanes - they can handle your living room just fine, and they’ll thrive when given bright, indirect light.
The real advantage of orchids as centerpieces comes down to time. Cut flowers wither and die within a week, maybe two if you're lucky. An orchid bloom lasts months minimum, often longer if conditions suit it.
The easyplant difference
Maintenance anxiety stops most people from using orchids as centerpieces. Nobody wants their gorgeous focal point to deteriorate, especially when they’re to blame because of poor care (such as inappropriate water schedules and positioning).
Easyplant’s self-watering technology solves this by keeping your orchid healthy for two months between refills. The ceramic planters match any interior style, and we offer six bloom colors:
Here's where to put them in your home and office:
Coffee table conversations
Your living room coffee table is prime real estate for orchid placement. The height and spread of blooming spikes naturally draw eyes upward, breaking those horizontal sofa lines that can make rooms feel flat.
Behind the sofa console tables work beautifully, too, adding depth without blocking conversation views across the room. Pair your orchid with a few books or candles, just enough to create layers without looking cluttered.
Side tables beside reading chairs put orchids at perfect eye level when you're reading a book. You'll appreciate the natural beauty during quiet moments.
Dining room elegance without the fuss
Your dining table deserves something better than those grocery store bouquets that wilt halfway through dinner parties, so position an orchid slightly off-center where it creates visual interest without blocking conversation across the table.
Buffets work particularly well since the elevated surface gives orchids proper prominence without interfering with place settings. Consider the height of your arrangement - towering displays make it impossible for guests to see each other during dinner.
Kitchen sophistication
Breakfast bars and islands gain instant elegance with orchids that soften all those hard surfaces and sharp cabinet edges.
Windowsills above sinks provide ideal growing conditions — bright indirect light suits orchid requirements perfectly, and you'll see your plant every time you do dishes.
Keep orchids away from cooking heat and steam, though, which stress plants and cause buds to drop prematurely. Counter placement near windows but away from the stove works best for both plant health and visual impact.
Bedroom tranquility
Bedrooms need softer touches. Put orchids on nightstands or dressers, where their curves break up all the sharp angles from furniture and walls.
For a standout feature in your bedroom, add a striped pink orchid to a floating shelf with a climbing plant (such as a Philodendron) to trail down.
Skip spots near heaters - hot air kills plants fast, and you'll end up with brown, droopy leaves instead of healthy orchids.
Home office inspiration
Desk placement brings orchids into your daily work routine, providing natural beauty during long work sessions. Corner spots near windows work well, keeping orchids visible without cluttering your workspace.
Bookshelves offer elevated positions that showcase orchid blooms at eye level when you look up from your computer. The tall flower stems create visual interest against the horizontal lines of bookshelves.
Side tables or plant stands keep orchids within your peripheral vision, providing glimpses of natural beauty during your workday.
Choosing colors that work
Most people overthink orchid colors when the answer is more straightforward than they expect. White works because it doesn't compete with anything else in your room - your sofa, artwork, or that expensive rug.
Deep purples grab attention fast and go beautifully with beige, grey, and off-white backdrops. Bright colors like yellow work better in active spaces, such as kitchens where people gather for coffee and breakfast nooks.
Soft pinks split the difference between invisible and overwhelming, though striped versions can look busy against patterned wallpaper.
Year-round flexibility
The beauty of orchids lies in their flexibility - moving them between rooms when you get bored or when seasonal light changes mean your east window becomes too dim.
Unlike seasonal decorations that need storage, orchids keep going year-round with blooms that change naturally as new spikes develop.
You can reposition orchids between rooms to refresh your decor without buying anything new. Move them seasonally to take advantage of changing light conditions while creating new focal points. It's like redecorating without the expense.
Add orchids to your interiors with easyplant
Your space deserves plants that work. Easyplant orchids survive busy schedules and forgotten watering. The self-watering system just works - refill it with water every two months, and your orchid stays perfectly hydrated.
Here are some quick tips for designing interiors with orchids:
- Place orchids in central locations, such as in the center of sideboards
- Use plant stands to raise pots off surfaces
- Pick orchid colors that are darker than your walls
- Frame your orchids with small sculptures and trinkets
- Combine your orchids with additional green plants for texture
Check out all easyplant orchids today and create some gorgeous centerpieces in your home.
