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Gro Urban Oasis: A guide to styling plants in your home

Plants transform any space with their colour, shape, and texture – so it’s no wonder they’re a must-have essential for any living space. There’s just something about that pop of green that refreshes your mind and spirit, calming and rejuvenating the senses. If you’re looking to jazz up your cosy little haven at home, the experts at Gro Urban Oasis have got 11 handy styling tips for you. Read on to find out more!

Get creative

Take your plant styling efforts to the next level. Pebbles or coconut fibre on top of soil can look visually neater and can minimize soil mess! Use one colour of pebbles or a mix of earthy coloured or jade pebbles to suit and satisfy your eyes. You can even get creative and create patterns with pebbles on the topsoil of your pot plants!

Odd numbers are key

Groupings of odd numbers (such as three, five, and so on) tend to be more visually pleasing and are more effective in drawing in the onlooker. In plant styling there are many ways to create this grouping effect! It doesn’t have to be just pots and plants. Candles, diffusers, ornaments, vases, books, and even skin care products on your dressing table all look beautiful in a cluster with a plant. For the next level plant lover: a pot plant, terrarium and kokedama grouped together will look like a unique plant paradise that will be impossible for your guests to miss!

Mix different sizes

Something to remember when it comes to groupings is – the same size is silly! Choose a range of shapes, sizes and heights when putting a grouping together. The tallest items should be in the back, the shortest in front. Just like any photo you take of a group! This creates visual dimension, meaning through levels, colours and shapes it will be more pleasing and exciting to the eye.

Experiment with textures

Texture is such an easy and fun way of adding visual interest to your home styling spaces. Throw a basket into the mix, or a sand textured or ribbed pot. Not sure what textures are out there for planter pots and baskets? Think embossed, rattan, matte painted, glazed, reactive glazed and timber…. the list of textures go on and on. Texture instantly breaks up monotony and adds some extra visual excitement! There are so many fun and beautiful planter pots and baskets out there with creative textures to suit your spaces, so don’t be afraid to mix and match.

Follow a theme

If you dream of creating an indoor jungle, make the effort to match your pots or you’ll find your jungle starting to look chaotic and messy. Pots should match or complement each other in groupings and clusters, as well as in the same areas. Some people love the mismatch and have a variety of styles they are drawn to. For example, a mix of white and blush with black and gold luxe doesn’t quite make sense. If you insist on having both styles however, we recommend keeping a theme confined to each room. That way, you get the best of both worlds and avoid visual chaos.

Minimalism works too

Are you a minimalist? One plant in a simple pot can do so much without overwhelming a space. A plant is the perfect cherry on top in minimal styling. Not only does it add a subtle sprinkle of colour and interesting shapes, it also refreshes the air and creates a relaxing atmosphere – exactly what a minimalist LOVES! Whether it’s a small Spider plant on a desk or a grand Fiddle Leaf Fig on the floor, plants are a minimalist’s best friend. After all, less is more.

Colour rules

Choose pots all in one colour, two colours or a maximum of three colours. If you’re a lover of multiple colours we recommend sticking to a maximum of three colours when styling your home. Different shades of one colour are an effective way for those who love colour to feel like they’re still using a lot. We always say, white doesn’t count as one of your three colours and you can always use it in all kinds of styling you do. Sticking with one sole pot colour will make the plants stand out and be stars of the show.

It’s also important to consider your existing home space. For example, if you’ve got a white aesthetic in your house, it’s better to go for white pots. If you have a house with accents of pink, you can go for pink pots. Something to steer clear of is choosing colours that don’t match your existing space. Don’t choose a yellow pot if there isn’t any yellow in your space, or if your home is styled with shades of black and grey don’t choose a pink pot, it won’t match and will look odd in comparison to the rest of the space.

Plants can be styled into every room

Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, on tables, on shelves, on the floor... Provided the room has access to a source of natural light, a range of indoor plants will thrive! Certain plants may work better in some rooms more than others. Each plant is living and breathing and require different conditions. Ferns love humidity so the bathroom is a great home for them, Devils Ivy grow long and trail so a high shelf in an office would be perfect, Rubber Plants thrive in bright light so it will look impressive sitting by a large window in a living area. If you’re not sure about which plants to choose to style your space, assess the light levels in each room and talk to our Gro Urban Oasis plant specialists for expert advice.

Go vertical

Hanging plants and tall plants = vertical style! Hanging plants are the BEST when you’re a plant-obsessed person who has no space for plants on your floor or table surfaces! Tall and hanging plants break up a blank wall or space without having to hang up a picture or painting. Plus, they never go unnoticed! A tall plant looks stunning in the corner of a room. Two tall plants on either side of a doorway framing the entrance are visually impactful too and gives a sense of grandeur. There are a huge range of hanging planter pots to choose from, or you can opt for the seventy’s revival of the macrame pot hanger. Embrace the ceiling!

Match plants and pots

Everyone has their own preference for this tip but there are certain types of plants that work visually better with a certain type of pot. A patterned pot will work better with plants that have “plainer” leaves such as Peace Lilies, Strelitzias, Rhipsalis etc. A plain pot will work great with plants like Calatheas, Dieffenbachia, Marble Queens etc where their foliage is much more patterned and prominent.

Look for inspiration

Don’t be afraid to hop onto Pinterest and fill your mind up with ideas and inspiration. Styling plants is not as easy as it seems. Creating an urban jungle is fun but can easily become chaotic and messy, and yes it gets frustrating when you can’t seem to get it right. We recommend this to anyone who is passionate and keen to create a home haven but might be lacking the confidence to do so. Plants are the best home decorators with so many visual and health benefits – have fun and enjoy your plant journey, and watch your living spaces come to life!

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