While summer may be coming to a close, there’s no reason we can’t all bring a little bit of the outside in! Fresh flowers and potted plants are a great way to dress up your home and dressing room, and to boost your overall mood! We like to consider the closet a sanctuary — a space to start and end every day on the right note. This has a great deal with the overall design and organization of the space, but is equally about creating an ambiance that encourages your well-being and keeps you inspired!

Many of us love to style our homes with our favorite floral arrangement or a leafy indoor plant, however often the closet is overlooked. It’s a great way to make the closet feel more livable and like an extension of your home, not just a place to store your things. If you prefer the look of a decorative vase and flowers, this is also the perfect place to introduce a little color! Since they won’t be around forever, you can play around with vibrant arrangements and different styles of vases without the commitment of a potted plant or a permanent installation in your space.

If you prefer the feeling of taking care of an indoor plant, and want to watch something grow, there are so many beautiful options regardless of the amount of natural light in your dressing room! Not only can caring for an indoor plant be therapeutic, and a great way to spend a little more time in your closet, but it will actually improve the quality of the air you breathe! According to Psychology Today, indoor plants help us to de-stress, while simultaneously encouraging our creativity skills! What better place for these benefits than in your closet where you prepare to take on the world?

Maybe you’re someone who likes the leafy green look, but doesn't have the space or patience for a growing living plant. Might I recommend some playful patterns and prints you can incorporate in the design? These are a great way to add a little visual interest to your closet, and keep the leafy look year-round with zero maintenance! Consider a wallpaper treatment on an open wall or even the ceiling. This will instantly elevate your space and your mood! Whether it’s a classic Martinique pattern or a modern monochrome design, there are so many options to bring the outdoors in. If you have furniture in your dressing room, consider a floral upholstery or some palm-printed throw pillows as a luxurious way to liven things up!