I’ve been working hard editing all the photos from my recent trip to Spain and Greece to go into the new travel guides that will be going up soon, coming soon guys :). One thing I noticed this trip is that more than ever, I took photos of interiors and decorations – must be something to do with the apartment overhaul I’m working hard on at the moment.
On that subject, I’ve been gathering inspiration for the plants I want to have in the house – in a small apartment with no outdoor space plants are absolutely key. But what to choose and how to decorate with them? I saw so many inspiring ideas while travelling, in Spain in particular where plants seem to be number one in terms of decorating (my kinda people), so I wanted to share a few ideas I stumbled upon in terms of plant walls. Now, which one to put into my place?
The Floating Shelves
This was one of my favourites, and a little decoration we stumbled upon in a Plant Gallery called Coffee & Plants (!!!) in Barcelona. The varied sizes of terracotta pots (without too much symmetry) and staggered floating shelves give it exactly the relaxed feel I’m after.
A Plant Cabinet
Who doesn’t love a vintage cabinet? And when it’s filled with amazing greenery I have to say it’s bound to be the focus of the room. We’ve picked up a few pieces of vintage furniture on our travels (excited to show you!) so this may be what we do with it. Stay tuned.
Plant Corners
Rather than just one single plant in a corner, I noticed a lot of plant corners in Spain, areas with clusters of styled plants all together – not thrown together (obviously) but carefully placed. Once again it’s all about not making look too ‘done’.
Which one would you have at your house?
Stay tuned for more of my apartment plant journey, and my guides for these gorgeous cities in Spain.
I absolutely love the floating plant shelf! Such a great idea! Since I don’t have a green thumb and often find my plants dying on me – having so many would likely increase the odds 😉 Thanks for sharing!
xx
Neelam
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LOVE this post! I have a bit of a plant obsession and it’s my favorite way to decorate a space!
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I love the floating shelves because, like you said, the different size pots make that display look staggered, but it doesn’t look disorganized. I also really like plant corners, and have been thinking of adding one to my room to add some color. I can’t wait to see the rest of your pictures from Spain and Greece. These shots are so pretty!
-Helen
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Thanks so much Helen, I agree too, it’s a more minimalist approach to use the shelves. xx
I love plants too, love to decorate with them and love to decorate the pots in which I plant them. I also make small terrariums with cacti and succulents. Check out my blog idimin.berlin if you want to see my posts about plants:-)
” An apartment without plants is a dead apartment”.
Greetings from Berlin
Couldn’t agree more.
Putting some plants on shelves? I’m in! x
Jessica — WS Community
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Hi! If you like plants and patios, you’d love the patios from Cordoba (south of Spain).
http://www.turismodecordoba.org/patios-de-cordoba.cfm
Best regards from Barcelona,
Marta
I think I might be visiting Cordoba in October!! 🙂
I live in southern Spain (& used to live on a Greek island too!) & love to fill my tiny balcony with greenery, it’s my mini green space! Look forward to seeing more of your ideas!!!
Wow you have had such amazing experiences. A mini green space is essential no matter how mini your apartment is haha.
I love plants, and nice post, i love so much
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Thanks so much Betsy x
I like the idea of a plant corner, like a jungle in your home!
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I know right? I might need a little more room though….
For me plant decorations in Catalonia are mostly about red-flowered pelargoniums. Secondly, stacking 2-3 pots in one bigger, white or brown, looks handy and nice.
Oh cool, thats a great idea. Thanks!
I love decorating with plants and have been trying to figure out the same thing after my move back to DC from CA, I had so many amazing cactuses out there that I’m trying to incorporate in DC. I think it just makes a space feel so much better when there’s a little bit of green! Love these pictures and can’t wait to see more in your travel guides!
xo Bree
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I couldn’t agree more. It really has changed me mood having all the plants around me. Is there such a thing as too many?
I’m glad to see that my cluster of plants is actually in style 😀
I’m using all white pots of different shapes and sizes but I adore the terracotta look as well!
I like the floating shelves idea for indoor plants. My cat would get into anything on the ground, but I could make a shelf inaccessible. That’s why all of my plants are currently outside.
I’d love to live in a place like that!
Wow this is amazing! I always want to do something of this sort at my home but somehow I am not determined enough to make it happen. Hope I will do it soon 🙂
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So beautiful, love it!
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StephC
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Geneva can you combo the last, with the first staggered over…but with the shelves off to the corners or sides? Whatever you decide I have a feeling it will feel beautiful to live with…Megs x
Such a good idea. I am thinking the plants and puts from the first, but with vintage shelves as the base. can’t wait to show you!
I live in Barcelona, and I love the special interior design of el nacional restaurant in my city. The vintage fornitures, the pendant lamps, and the mixed styles are perfect. In general, the plants are a very important factors in a indoors and outdoors decorations.
xxx
Manuela
Oh yes I went there! Thats where the second photo is from actually, did you spot that?
Love this post! My husband and I are buying our first house and I have been going through a major plant obsession! I cannot wait to create some things with this type of inspiration.
xx Annie
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Great to hear 🙂
I’m a little plant obsessed 🙂 Have you been to Marrickville Markets in Sydney?
Plant heaven! I’m keeping an eye out at the markets for some ferns and herbs for my new place..thanks for the inspo!
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Oh I will def have to put those on my list! x
I discovered many new things from your article. Thank you for this!
Anne xxx
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Totally inspiring – love the first idea a lot!
xx. Mirjam // http://www.miiju.ch
Oh, this is so beautiful! I just love the character and loveliness plants add to an environment.
One month from now I’m moving into a tiny house, well really an itty bitty studio apartment, and I’m already thinking about where to put a plant! I love the shelf idea for small spaces, but there is a fine line between decor and clutter. I hope I find a way to make it work. The apartment already has narrow shelving up top near the ceiling in the kitchen. I think some dangling plants would be fun like string of pearl or rosary vine!