If you’re looking to refresh your space, take a look at some easy-to-care-for houseplants that can find a home in just about any corner of your city apartment.

The right houseplant brings natural beauty and serenity to your space, and can even improve your home air quality. Not only do they help with your mental and physical health, but more recent research has also shown that having indoor plants can help boost your mood, increase creativity, and reduce your stress levels . 

We’ve curated a mini list of the best easy-maintenance houseplants to add to your city apartment home decor, so use this as a guide to get inspired and start growing your houseplant collection.

Living Room

Peace Lily

With glossy green leaves and wonderfully easy maintenance, the peace lily has been a longtime favorite of both new and experienced plant owners. Peace lilies adapt well to low-light spaces, but will flower abundantly if given a little more sunlight. 

They’re known to filter household impurities from the air and will look great anywhere in your living room, such as on a console table or on a side table next to a window.

Snake Plant

Another top air-purifying houseplant, the snake plant certainly makes a statement with its long sword-like leaves speckled with various shades of green and gold. They’re incredibly low-maintenance plants and can grow well even in low-light environments. 



Since snake plants are taller than they are wide and don’t take up much space, you can choose to place yours virtually anywhere in your living room – in the corner, next to your TV, or next to your couch. 

Areca Palm

If your living room has a south or west-facing window that gets an abundance of sunlight throughout the day, consider getting an areca palm which thrives in bright light. This classic tropical palm naturally adds a fresh statement to your living space with its tall height, feathery foliage, and bold looks.



Bedroom

Moth Orchid

Add a simple and charming plant, like these moth orchids, on your bedroom nightstand or dresser. 

While appearing delicate, these orchids are sturdier than you may think. They can bloom for months and live for even years if you just give them bright, indirect light and water about once a week. 

French Lavender

The scent of lavender has long been associated with inducing calmness and serenity, so why not add a small pot of French lavender in your bedroom to help you ease into relaxation at the end of a long day? 

French lavender, specifically, is best suited for indoors so put it somewhere in your bedroom that receives the most amount of sunlight and remember to water it every few days when the topsoil dries out.   



Bathroom

Bamboo

Available in the straight or twisted varieties, bamboo brings elegance to a simple space without the hassle of high-maintenance. This zen-like plant can grow in almost any light and doesn’t even require any soil. 



Place your lucky bamboo to root in a container filled with a few inches of pebbles then fill halfway with some water. These will look great on the windowsill of your bathroom or even on a shelf above the toilet. 

Eucalyptus

Did you know that hanging a eucalyptus plant in your shower can help you relax and breathe easier?

This plant not only gives off a lovely and refreshing scent, but it also releases essential oils from the steam in your shower and aids in clearing nasal congestion as well as inflammation. Their beautiful green leaves are sure to lift your spirits and bring you a natural sense of calm. 



Kitchen

Herbs

Perfect for bringing in some green and for helping you cook delicious meals, there’s no better houseplant for the kitchen than easy-to-grow herbs. You have lots of varieties to choose from since many herbs can be enjoyed indoors year-round; for instance, consider growing some basil, cilantro, oregano, or rosemary. 

Herbs usually like an abundance of sunlight, so place them on your kitchen windowsill or a space on the countertops where they get a lot of light. A variety of our Reside Living buildings offer community herb gardens that can be enjoyed by residents in the warmer months.

Golden Pothos

Looking for a plant that can give your kitchen cabinets and shelving a dramatic flair with its lush green trails? Golden pothos are sturdy plants that thrive in a range of environments, from low to bright light or plenty of soil to just a jar of water. These vines grow well on high shelves or window sills, leaving precious countertop space untouched, and add a beautiful focal point to your kitchen space.

Plants For Every Room

From purifying the air to making your city apartment feel more welcoming and alive, there are a multitude of benefits to adding houseplants to your home decor.

Growing these plants shouldn’t be a challenge since many are low-maintenance, space-saving, and thrive in various conditions – the perfect combination for apartment dwellers like yourself. 



And if you’re a first-time renter on the hunt for an apartment or if you’re thinking of making the move to a new space, take a look at our available Chicago apartments here .