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You’ve splurged on an ergonomic chair and mastered the art of the to-do list, but working from home—especially if you’ve been at it for months on end—can start to feel monotonous fast. According to a fresh study from Article, the fix may lie in design. 95 percent of respondents said they focus better in a stylish space, and of those, 54 percent prefer houseplants over artwork to lift the mood in their workspace. Time to flex that green thumb.
Beyond building a lush, leafy atmosphere, certain plants are known to ease stress, and a dose of nature is proven to lift your spirits. If you’re ready to welcome a few new green friends home, we have picks perfect for rookie plant parents.
If You Struggle to Stay Focused
Ponytail palms pack a hidden productivity boost. They absorb carbon dioxide, which can trigger drowsiness and headaches, according to Bloomscape expert Joyce Mast. Just be sure to set the plant on a nearby sunny windowsill so it can soak up some much-needed rays.
If You Don’t Have Time for High Maintenance
Some days you tumble down an inbox rabbit hole and forget to water your greens—it happens, so choose varieties that can take the neglect. Pothos don’t ask for much: a splash of water every week or so and low sunlight. One Domino editor even swears it’s the only plant she hasn’t managed to kill.
If You Can’t Live Without Your Diffuser
Not only are snake plants remarkably resilient, they also offer air-purifying benefits that make them ideal for anyone sensitive to their surroundings. They’ve even earned a nod from NASA, which found that their leaves strip toxins like benzene, xylene, trichloroethylene, and formaldehyde from the air. Breathe easy while you power through your deadlines.
It’s hammer time: Follow @reno_notebook for easy rental updates, clever DIYs, and tips to nail your next project.
Elly Leavitt
Writer and Editor
Elly loves covering everything from travel to offbeat design (tubular furniture, anyone?) to the latest cultural trend. Her dream apartment would sit on the Upper West Side and overflow with mismatched antique chairs, ceramic vessels, and floor-to-ceiling bookcases—essential to her mission of becoming a poor man’s Nora Ephron. You can probably find her waiting in line at Trader Joe’s. You will never find her at SoulCycle.
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