{"id":101424,"date":"2022-01-14T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.kolibricompany.com\/blog\/4-reasons-why-plants-cheer-us-up\/"},"modified":"2022-01-14T09:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T09:00:33","slug":"4-reasons-why-plants-cheer-us-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kolibricompany.com\/en\/blog\/4-reasons-why-plants-cheer-us-up\/","title":{"rendered":"4 reasons why plants cheer us up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is your living room, office, or kitchen looking empty and could it use a cheerful atmosphere? Give your room a boost by creating an oasis of orchids and green plants. Plants don&#8217;t just brighten up spaces; did you know these green friends are good for our mood, concentration, and the air we breathe? In this blog, we&#8217;ll tell you 4 reasons why plants are good for us.   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bring the outdoors in and reduce stress<br \/>\n<\/strong>Beautiful green plants have a calming effect due to their color. This unconsciously lowers our blood pressure and makes us feel relaxed and more optimistic. Place beautiful plants in any room of your choice and embrace nature! Create your own relaxing spot where you can unwind and recover from busy days. Besides having plants around, taking care of them also helps you find more peace. A green environment also encourages more movement. This reduces anxiety and strengthens self-confidence. So, give your plants some attention every now and then by watering them or removing dead leaves.       <\/li>\n<li><strong>Increasing productivity<br \/>\n<\/strong>Are your exams starting next week, do you need to prepare for an important presentation, or does that one assignment need to be finished quickly? Time to focus and get to work productively in a room full of plants. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wur.nl\/nl\/show\/Minder-ziekteverzuim-op-de-werkvloer-Neem-een-plant.htm\">Research<\/a> from Wageningen University has shown that working in a plant-rich environment contributes to productivity.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Brighten up rooms for more atmosphere<br \/>\n<\/strong>Bare corners, empty tables, or open cabinets can easily be filled with plants. They are true atmosphere makers and complete any interior. Unleash your inner creative and make colorful combinations with <a href=\"https:\/\/kolibricompany.com\/product-categorie\/plantensets\/orchideeen-in-pot\/\">orchids in pots<\/a>, green plants, and accessories. When you&#8217;re being creative, you stimulate your mind to become calmer.   <\/li>\n<li><strong>Better air quality<br \/>\n<\/strong>We&#8217;ve already explained a few of the superpowers of plants, and their air-purifying power simply cannot be missed. Plants purify the air by reducing carbon dioxide and replacing it with oxygen. Additionally, they ensure better humidity levels.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Do you work from home or at the office? We&#8217;ll give you a few quick wins to cheer up your desk. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With these happy faces, you can&#8217;t miss it: this is bound to make you cheerful! View all our <a href=\"https:\/\/kolibricompany.com\/product-categorie\/groene-planten\/alle-groene-planten\/\">green plants<\/a> here. <\/li>\n<li>After rain comes sunshine, but also a rainbow. Brighten up your desk with pink or orange colors found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/kolibricompany.com\/product\/rainbow-pot\/\">Rainbow pot<\/a>. Combine it with a beautiful orchid and you&#8217;ll have a lovely and uplifting combination on your desk.  <\/li>\n<li>Need more inspiration? 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