I have only one monstera at home, and honestly, it always looks like it needs saving. While I’m out here struggling to keep a single plant alive, these people are casually living in an indoor rainforest, with plants in every room: bedroom, balcony, kitchen, even the bathroom.
And to be fair, houseplants can boost your mood (shoutout to Healthline for backing that up), but it’s not all sunshine and oxygen. Some plants are toxic to kids or pets, and if you have asthma or allergies, you’ll want to steer clear of species that trigger symptoms.
20 Plant-Filled Apartment Inspiration
This isn’t just a house with plants, it’s basically a plant wearing a house. The green wall is stunning. Turns out, this isn’t even a home, it’s the Ombudsman Office in Brno, Czech Republic. Still, I’d live here if I could, spiders and all. Taken by u/Johnny_Creditcard, this is truly a stunning space.
u/narutosbf’s plant-filled apartment in Alabama looks like it got a degree in cozy.
The light just pours into this place, bouncing off those gorgeous wood floors and feeding an entire forest of monsteras, pothos, and trailing green everywhere, even above the TV with WallyGro planters.
Honestly, it feels like you could breathe better just by scrolling.
People joked about the oxygen boost, and, indeed, plants don’t massively improve air quality (the mental refresh is real, tho). It’s styled with grow lights, clever shelving, and zero cat hazards.
This living room by u/jennaisbusy is basically a thriving plant shop disguised as a rental apartment, and I’m obsessed.
What started as ten houseplants turned into over a hundred, and somehow the space still feels light, intentional, and completely livable.
Look at how the green from the plants flows into the glass rainbow collection, so satisfying!
u/orcinovein turned his LA apartment into a laid-back green sanctuary with over 50 houseplants, and it’s not just pretty, it’s strategic.
Most of his collection thrives on low light and low maintenance, like snake plants, ZZ plants, and string of pearls. He’s got them grouped for easy care, with tougher plants inside and thirstier ones out on the balcony.
I love that he’s not chasing rare species or perfect humidity, just choosing what fits his lifestyle.
The guide he shared makes it clear: pick the right plants and don’t overwater, these tips can make you live in a jungle. Also, I feel like this guy’s low-key flex was just having an apartment in LA.
This apartment by u/deadliftsR4chumps is what every plant lover secretly dreams of. With over 90 plants and 70 species, they get soaked in south- and west-facing light (the poster picked the place just for the plants). The Norfolk Island pine even doubles as a Christmas tree. One of the ferns started as a $3 Walmart rescue and now looks straight out of a magazine.
What’s wild in this setup by u/courtneyrel is that none of the plants get natural light. And yet everything looks lush, from baby monsteras and ficus benjamina to alocasia frydek and a jewel orchid living its best life in a thrifted plexiglass greenhouse box. The secret is Barrina T5 grow lights tucked neatly into custom-built hollow shelves.
I came for the oxalis but ended up fully obsessed with Henk. u/agatac’s photo is pure magic, the deep purple leaves, the soft light, and this wide-eyed black cat perfectly framed like he belongs in a Studio Ghibli film. Just a heads-up: Oxalis is toxic to cats, so it’s lucky Henk isn’t a chewer.
This is what 200 plants look like when you have a husband who builds custom stands and knows his way around SketchUp. u/Kikiholden’s setup is peak houseplant goals, the design is so well thought-out that it made the internet fall in love with him, too. Deep shelves, perfect window alignment, and spider plants low enough for the cats to nibble (yes, they’re non-toxic). The whole thing’s organized with the Planta app, which helps her keep track of watering and care.
The next shelf setup is just goals. The one on the far left is a full, flowering Hoya linearis thriving by a south-ish window (tip: let it dry out between waterings, it loves the light). There’s a trailing Pilea doin, a Maranta that’s been around 5 years, and a moody Calathea (the rattlesnake one survives best). That dreamy spotted Begonia maculata and an Anthurium clarinervium round it out. Most plants are 3+ years old. And the poster swears by letting things dry before watering and not stressing over perfection.
After five years of saving and dreaming, u/moonbeamsandmayo finally got the greenhouse she’d been longing for, and it’s not just stunning, it’s practical. The Amerlife hybrid kit came in under $2K, has a nearly 7-ft opening (important if you’re tall), and is rated for 80mph winds and 40 psf snow loads, which is no joke for Zone 8a’s coastal gusts. She and her partner (both disabled) built it in 4 days with their 5-year-old “helping,” and now she’s raising bananas and dragon fruit like it’s a tropical retreat. This isn’t just a plant house, it’s a personal win and a total vibe shift.
I wish I had a west-facing room like u/thegifthatkeepson, so the natural light just floods in, perfect for big-leaf beauties like the white bird of paradise, which thrives near the curved glass without showing a hint of stress. You can tell the plants love this space, and I bet the air feels as light and calm as it looks.
I need this green kitchen by u/go-to-the-mOuNtAiNs! It’s such a clever way to give plants a prime sunbathing spot while saving floor space. And surprisingly, none of them look crispy.
The poster lives in Oregon, so the light is strong but not brutal, and they water everything by hand with a stepladder once a week. I have mad respect for the poster caring for these, and their effort pays off. It feels like a floating garden above the kitchen. I’d build a whole house just for this one detail.
The next urban jungle kitchen seriously confused me at first. Like… how are they supposed to cook with all those plants in the way? But turns out it was just watering day, so no, they’re not giving up cooking for greenery (yet). They haul everything into the kitchen to soak and drain properly, which honestly makes sense if you want to avoid root rot or soggy trays. The Alocasia zebrina got a lot of love in the comments, and those clear pots packed with roots definitely caught my eye too.
OP u/Deliberatecreateher added a “plant chandelier” above the tub using ferns and soft lighting, and honestly, it turned their bath into a full-on meditation retreat.
They chose ferns and calatheas since both thrive in humidity, and the setup helps them decompress and breathe better, emotionally and literally.
She keeps gnats in check with peroxide and swaps plants depending on season and light. The best part? It cost under $40 to pull off, and yes, the vibes are as good as they look.
I couldn’t stop staring at this giant stairwell monstera and that waterfall of pothos climbing beside it. Turns out it’s all from a single pot, just a plastic one, up top, trailing over the banister. Surprisingly, the pothos started as a two-leaf cutting brought from Florida over a decade ago. Now it’s climbing a white trellis and showing off those huge mature leaves. Most people think pothos only trails, but they grow way bigger when they climb. Credit to u/ams5657
I’ll be lying if I say I’m not jealous of this person’s plant-filled apartment. The way those vines drape around the desk and catch that soft light is unreal.
Surprisingly, none of the pots have drainage, and yet everything looks lush and thriving. OP waters with a big canister, waits until the soil’s “dry-ish,” and uses cheap Miracle-Gro with vermiculite. That north-facing window does the work too, because the leaf size is next level.
I must say, this might be the smartest way I’ve seen anyone use that awkward space under the fireplace. Instead of leaving it empty or stuffing it with random decor, u/84Riceeater turned it into a cozy little plant nook. Honestly, now I’m looking at every unused corner in my house, wondering if it’s secretly begging for plants.
Everything about this space feels bold but balanced, pulled together. The “WET GRASS” rug got people debating, but I kind of love it. It’s a literal grass rug in a room full of plants. How could it not be funny? The monstera is over 8 feet wide, the plant stand came from someone’s trash, and the shelves are just rope and planks. And the rug? Not even $650 like people guessed. OP scored it for $300 because someone returned it. Honestly, it ties the whole room together in a chaotic, chill way.
I stumbled on this balcony garden and honestly, it’s the dream. It’s overflowing with over 11 tomato bushes, Talavera pots collected over years of TJ Maxx and HomeGoods hunting, and even a copper fountain from Etsy. City Picker boxes are genius, self-watering, perfect for small spaces, and surprisingly affordable. Meanwhile, I have two sad little pots on my balcony, and every time I walk by, it feels like they’re silently screaming for help. Thanks to sofakingwright, I’ve now seen what true plant love actually looks like.
This looks like it was pulled straight out of a magazine, easily one of the best uses of an awkward space I’ve ever seen. The plants may be artificial, but honestly, that makes sense if you don’t have time to maintain a full plant wall.
The panels came from Amazon (about 12″x24″), with a lattice backing that made it easy to nail piece by piece into the drywall. It only took a day, though apparently at the cost of a few fingernails. Meanwhile, I’ve got one folding chair and a dying monstera; this cozy reading nook makes me feel personally called out in the best way. Just brilliant. Credit u/elliottbaytrail
I get way too excited over soft lighting, thrifted finds, and rearranging furniture at 2am. I’m here for the cozy chaos, the little corners that feel just right, and making a home that feels like you. Not fancy. Just real.