A Visual Case for Hanging Plants in the Kitchen

One of the quickest ways to make a kitchen (or any space, really) happier? Add plants! It’s true. Real scientific studies have found that plants can make us happier, more productive, and less stressed.

And you can still add some greenery if your kitchen is limited in the way of counter or shelf space. Just note these hanging planters in this Montreal kitchen. They totally work over a breakfast table or sink, or just off in the corner. Don’t you just want to smile already?

• Neon Plant Hanger, $22 at KnotsAndNeedle
• Magical Thinking Hand-Knotted Hanging Planter, $29 at Urban Outfitters
• 36-Inch White Macrame Plant Hangers, $14 for two at Home Depot
  

Oh, and there’s one more smart idea we should point out while we’re all looking at this kitchen: the hack of using pant hangers to hold art! Framing prints (especially awkward-sized ones) can cost a fortune and take forever if you have a custom job. But you can get a pack of multiple pant hangers for less than $20. Then, all you have to do is clip in your art, hammer in one nail, and you’re done!

See the rest of this plant-friendly space: A Sweet Small Space with a Retro Scandi Modern Mix in Montreal at Apartment Therapy

Thanks for reading Kitchen Hang-Ups! It’s a new column on the site, meant to give you all sorts of ideas for things to hang from your walls — or even the ceiling.