LA LA Lush: How To Create Lush SoCal Vibes In Your Home — Plant Care Tips and More

Capturing the pulse of LA and simplifying it down to just a few adjectives is an impossible task (which is also what makes it magical). Los Angeles is as classic as it is wild, and is a city iconic for being both timeless and trendy all in one.

At Léon & George, we love keeping up with and getting ahead of interior styles –– especially styles that truly encapsulate the essence of our home state of California! As we head into spring, we felt it fitting to capture everything that inspires ‘Lush Living’ –– a SoCal-infused style concept that runs parallel to the interior trends of recent years. Here are our own tips for creating this ornately lavish look in your space!

The Style

Somewhere between boho and mid-century, Lush Living brings outdoor LA vibes in! Using the paradise feels of Rodeo Drive and Venice Beach as its muse, this lush look can be accomplished by mixing a gorgeous palette of contrasting colors, textures, and living elements. Extracting pale pinks from LA's cotton candy skies and the stark, saturated greens from its overarching palm trees, lush living is not only stylish, but it’s also punchy and impactful. And what’s more is it’s easy to emulate as any blush + botanical pairings in a concentrated space can truly establish this look and feel!

Photo cred: Léon & George, Large Zanzibar Gem

How to do it

Texture plays a massive role in creating this look. When choosing fabrics and furniture, consider velvet or velour (that’s right, think 90s revival!). Mid-century modern pieces also go hand-in-hand with this style, and the simple lines, stark edges, and acorn wood coloring will round out any space in a timeless and elegant manner.

Like most styles, color is extremely important. Rich green and pale pink palettes are a great place to start, adding accent items like pillows, rugs, throws, or coffee table reads to your already existing decor.

Photo cred: Léon & George, Elephant's Ear

Even further, the best way to accomplish deep, rich, textured greens in your space is by adding beautiful botanicals. No matter what plants you choose as your statement pieces, all of them will help accomplish this look.

Our plant stylists recommend large-leafed plants like the Bird of Paradise, Monstera Deliciosa, and Fiddle Leaf Fig to create those jungle-like feels, or for a more boho look, the Desert Cactus, Snake Plant, or Zanzibar Gem. The natural greens that indoor plants provide are a vital element of lush living. Don’t be afraid to go overboard either! After all, there is no such thing as too many plants.

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