assistant design editor Jennifer Masseau shares the greatest trends in houseplants for 2016.
The turn of the new Year always makes me long to add new life into my home. With gardening season still several months off, I’m opting to introduce new houseplants into my apartment or condo for a hit of fresh greenery that defies the current wintertime weather.
Naturally, I’m loving that houseplants are being embraced as no longer just a background player in home décor. a lot more and more, I’ve been noticing plants taking a starring roll — or at least, joining the ensemble cast of decorating accessories, along with art, textiles and small furnishings.
Along with this, of course, has come a new wave of attention to the vessels we’re putting them in. here are the three greatest trends in elegant indoor planters coming up for 2016.
Fill several petite planters with herbs and dangle across the front of a kitchen window, or create a dramatic vignette by hanging a cascading ivy plant front and center in a bright bay window.
Products: Assembly home Theia Hanging Planter, $44 at urban Outfitters (left) Macramé plant Holder, $40 at CB2.
Play into the natural look with a basket-style planter, or select a minimalist aesthetic in faceted matte porcelain.
Source: DRUVFLÄDER Hanging Planter, $13 at IKEA (left), Crystal-Cut Hanging Planters, $38 USD each at Anthropologie.
For heavy indoor trees like figs and ficuses or over-sized topical plants which need a vessel that sits lower to the ground, try a planter with slim legs or a fitted stand for an airy look.
Source: Blue Okura Planter, $895 USD at Jonathan Aldler (left), Mid-Century turned Leg Planters, $283-$300 at West Elm.
I love the graphic look of black pin legs juxtaposed against lush, organic greenery. These sturdier styles can be moved out onto a patio or deck once the warm weather hits.
Source: Iris Planter + Chevron Stand, $217 at West Elm (left), Case study Ceramic Cylinder With metal Stand, $198 USD at Modernica.
Great for small spaces, these styles work best for small succulents, ferns, or air plants that don’t need a lot of water.
Source: Trigg wall Vessels, $35 for a set of two at Umbra; Luna wall Planter, $55 at Crate&Barrel.
These planters lend themselves to versatile, unexpected placement: try hanging several along an empty stretch of wall for a fresh take on the living wall concept. Or, mount one in the shower to brighten up the bathroom.
Source: Etta and Odie Copper + Cement Air plant Holder, $17 at Etsy; Fernweh Woodworking Geometric Black Walnut Hanging Planter Box, $104 each at Etsy.