
Plants are likely an essential piece of decor in your home and your workspace — they brighten up your space, they look pretty and they even have the added bonus of increasing your productivity. Retailers like Ikea are finally offering creative ways to integrate a little bit of mother nature into your decor.
From the new Ikea ANVÄNDBAR collection, this bench doubles as a planter. $349, Ikea.

Create a succulant garden right in your table. Succulents last ages, so you won't need to re-plant anytime soon. $368, Etsy.

Make a statement with this coffee table by Paige Russell, which houses a succulent garden. This is the perfect weekend DIY, plus you can customize it however you'd like. Click here for the complete instructions.

Forget a side table! This stand from Ikea displays your plants and doubles as a sculpture. $25, Ikea.

Don't have space for a garden? Bring your plants indoors and create a living wall with this iron rack that holds your terra cotta pots. $129, Pottery Barn.

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Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.