By Marica

I while back I stumbled across a little decorating mantra that suggest you put something “living” in each room of your home – be that a vase of flowers, plant, or goldfish. I can understand this sentiment as plants do give an increased sense of well-being – probably their air-filtering, oxygen-emitting qualities!

I don’t know if you can recall but a decade or so ago somebody decided that interior plants are less than desirable. Why I do not know – maybe the greenery clashed with the chosen colour scheme, or the organic plants did not sit well with the harsh minimalist contemporary interiors that was so trendy at the time… Well, I just think that’s absolute poppycock!

The sad part is – I had not even notice this absence of  house plants until Rose mentioned it last week whilst we were discussing the current lovely hanging planter trend. Luckily, a couple of years ago, some nature-loving, green-fingered plant enthusiasts (like Rose and myself) insured the reintroduction of plants in the interior space. Seems it only takes a few individuals to fan the flames of a trend we were subconsciously craving for. Now? – plants everywhere – and I’m loving it!

What I most appreciate about this pot-plant revival is the unusual and interesting ways you can incorporate greenery into your home. The variety of indoor planters today is remarkable. They come in all shapes, sizes and styles – anything from recycled tins to beautifully painted ceramic pots.

Look up… no really, look up – the least used space in your home will inevitably be the ceiling. Wall-mounted or ceiling-mounted planters are both great quirky ways to add plant life into your home without having to sacrifice floor space – a rare commodity in today’s urban environment.

Need something low maintenance? Why not cultivate a terrarium or two – it looks amazing and if you select the correct plant and vessel it will pretty much take care of itself!

And then my absolute favourite, however very unconventional… using furniture to house you beloved plants! An old dresser with a plant sticking out of every other drawer, a glass-fronted armoire that serves as a mini greenhouse, or a rickety chair with orchids where the seat used to be – it’s ideas like these that really excites me! It is a guaranteed conversation starter.

{So, what do you think of this awesome and unusual planter revolution? Do you have plants in your space?}

The Finnish gardening supply company Kekkilä sells the “Odlingsvitrin” cabinet (which the company translates as “Green Vitrine”) | via http://www.skonahem.com/inredning/balkong-uterum/Inred-balkongen

Absolutely LOVE these diamond-shaped glass wall vases by Japanese company, 1012 TERRA | via http://blog.justinablakeney.com/2013/02/1012-terra.html

I simply adore how Grace Light of Poetic Home repurposed this vintage library card catalogue into botanical cabinet filled with a dozen of air plants!

The beautiful upside down hanging planters adds a little colour and interest to this fresh white interior | http://www.kamer465.nl/more/66/2/tag/editorial

These chic Sky Planters from New Zealand company, Boskke, have won multiple awards! | http://www.boskke.com/products/skyplanter/gallery/

This stunning geodesic terrarium with its  triangular glass panes used to be an antique chandelier – lovingly transformed by Restoration Hardware.

Love these handmade porcelain wall planters with their leather straps and brass screws designed by Farrah Sit via Etsy | http://www.etsy.com/listing/83144130/set-of-3-porcelain-and-leather-hanging

These hanging planters add a bit of life to this rustic industrial dining setup! Styled by Cleo Scheulderman and photographed by Jeroen van der Spek for vtwonen magazine | http://www.vtwonen.nl/blog/vtspreekuur/vtspreekuur-wat-doen-we-met-groen.html

Glass bell jars can make for excellent terrariums! Don’t you just love this interesting vignette created when using glass vases of different shapes and sizes as planters?! Image: Better Homes and Gardens