Bonsai Tree Decor Ideas: 7 Ways to Style a Bonsai at Home

A bonsai is a plant and a design object at the same time, which makes it one of the easiest ways to lift a room. These bonsai tree decor ideas work for living trees and artificial ones alike.

7 ways to style a bonsai

• The desk companion. A small bonsai beside your monitor softens a workspace instantly.
• The entryway welcome. A larger tree on a console table sets a calm tone the moment you walk in.
• The shelf break. Use a bonsai to break up a row of books. Leave empty space around it.
• The coffee table centerpiece. One tree, one tray, nothing else.
• Light on dark, dark on light. Contrast the pot with the surface it sits on so the shape stands out.
• The pair. Two trees of different heights at either end of a sideboard look intentional, not cluttered.
• The bedside calm. An artificial bonsai on a nightstand adds green with zero upkeep.

Let it breathe

The biggest styling mistake is crowding. Bonsai is about shape and negative space, so give your tree room and keep the area around it simple.

Match the tree to the room

Our Light & Dark Bonsai Tree comes in two looks for exactly this reason: Light for bright, minimal rooms and Dark for moodier, modern spaces. For a true statement piece, see the Premium Bonsai Tree in black or white.