Plants are contributing to happier and healthier homesand public spaces, as we reconnect with nature.

Lifestyle Trend

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Living

@urbanjungleblog

Overview

Bellila

@fleeting_interestMinigarden

With small-space liv ing and urbanisation on ther ise, more people are getting less access tooutdoor spaces and consequently feeling theurge to br ing nature indoors. Measurablebenefits impacting on health and wellbeing arealso a dr iver, elevating plants beyond a meredecorative function.

- 17 million households purchased foliagehouseplants in the US this year, and flower andplant wholesaling was worth £1bn in the UK

- From a styling perspective, plants arededicated a specific area of the room, suchas corners and window ledges, creatinggreenhouse-like spaces. Carefully styled,greenery is placed on pedestals and stands toenhance the exhibiting effect

- Herbs and edible gardens find space in thekitchen with affordable smart devices, cater ingto the increasing appeal of garden-to-tableproduce

- Above the bed and in the shower are the new,key places for hanging planters in the home

- Plants are integrated into furniture toseamlessly blend into the house

Curated Corners

@sylplants

@newgirl78

Ikea

The Modern House

Old Brand New Atelier Rue Verte

@heywanderer

People are incorporating large amounts of plants into their homes, turning rooms into agreenhouse space. Different species are thoughtfully curated together in designated areassuch as corners, fireplaces, hallways or window ledges for an outdoor takeover look. Plantsare becoming the feature of the room, sometimes taking pr ior ity over furniture.

Hanging Greenery

@urbanjungleblog

Domino

@hiltoncarter

@veel_woongeluk

@pingpetals A Cultivated Nest

@skaynedesigns

Not an entirely new direction, hanging plants continue to trend strongly as they arevalued for their precious space-sav ing quality. Now, consumers are placing them in thebedroom and bathroom, particular ly over the bed and in the shower. Multiple planters arearranged together to create a suspended jungle feel, improving a ir quality for sleep andtaking advantage of the ever-present moisture in the bathroom.

In the Spotlight

@nininoes

Ikea

I Spy DIY

Lesha Galkin

Historias De Casa R&B

Urban Outfitters

Plants are the focus point, brought centre stage with pedestals and stands designedspecifically with this a im. Designs that can house multiple plants and have practical featuressuch as wheels for easy movability are on the r ise. In a similar way, consumers are usingeveryday objects such as ladders, cabinets and stools to create plays on scale and height toshowcase greenery.

Urban Greenhouses

Ikea

Mia Lagerman

Ikea

Atelier 2+

@weareleafage Delineate Your Dwelling

Miniature indoor greenhouses provide the ideal environment in which seeds can sprout andplants can grow, enabling city dwellers to have their own little garden. Acting like cur iocabinets for greenery, the house-shaped structures take on a sophisticated look, finishedwith warm metals and wooden elements to become decorative pieces in their own r ight.

Living Walls

Naava

Minigarden

Sagegreenlife and GenslerWilliams-Sonoma

Vertical green walls grow beyond the contract and hospita lity markets, offer ing a solutionfor city dwellers with limited space availability. The smart walls are easy to mainta in, water-efficient and susta inable, while simultaneously energising the space with an enticingappearance. Edible plants and vegetables are popular in kitchens, with designs rangingfrom pockets to freestanding double-sided solutions that can a lso act as room div iders.

Garden Beet

Plant Furniture

Dossofiorito

Opiary

Solutions that integrate plants into furniture continue to be an area of exper imentation, in linewith the A/W 17/18 Design Matter trend and a growing appeal for multifunctional pieces thathelp save on space. Etta is a modular piece by Dossofior ito that br ings together a back rest,seating and a storage space while a lso acting as a space div ider. LÖV is an umbrella standthat dr ips the water in excess directly into the plants below. Presented at Euroluce duringMilan Design week 2017, PALMA by Antoni Arola for Vibia combines hand-blown diffusers withsuspended plant pots.

Luvere Studio

Vibia

Kristina Dam Studio

Jean Huang

At-Home Feel

Heima Store

Marks & Spencer

Amara

Cedit Ceramiche

Amara Robert Sukrachand

As a reaction to consumers' need for green inter iors, brands are increasingly using plantsas styling elements in their lookbooks to recreate the at-home feel as much as possible.From the bathroom to the kitchen, plants get the same share of the space as the essentia lstraditionally on show. A more creative approach sees plants and leaves interact with thedesigns, such as Robert Sukrachand’s mirror or Cedit's mater ia l swatches.

D.I.Y

The Plant Hunter

Monsters Circus

@raels_athomeTeal Arrow Design

With hands-on crafting coming back into the spotlight, nature elements continue to offerthe ideal raw mater ia l for this mindful practice. B loggers and consumers experiment withplants and leaves, creating one-of-a-kind DIY projects to add a personalised touch to thehome. Hanging and wall options are prominent, doubling up as decorative pieces to subtlybr ing the outdoors in.

Brown Dog Vintage

Kitchen Greens

EcoQube

OGarden

Taiga Tower

Minigarden

Lechuza Food 52

With herbs becoming more centra l to food and dr ink and from garden-to-table, and cleaneating trends increasingly embraced, consumers are investing in smart herbal andveggie gardens. The compact and affordable devices are self-susta ined and low-maintenance, using hydroponic or sub-irr igation systems to obtain homemade produce.

Hospitality & Public Spaces

Vo Trong Nghia Architects

SelgasCano

Waterform Design Inc

Grzywinski+Pons Architects

Vo Trong Nghia Architects Foster & Partners

Kengo Kuma and Associates

Hotels, restaurants, offices and stores are a lso getting their share of green. From floor andceiling plants to real trees, green spaces confirm the increasing importance ofhousewarming beyond the home. The use of vegetation in architecture projects is a lso agrowing presence, with examples such as the Atlas Hoi An Hotel in Vietnam where greenerylooks like it's overflowing from the building's facade.

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