GENERAL- HOUSE PLANTS
Use potted plants to blur boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. your eye moves from the large indoor ficus to the outdoor garden space, while the glass wall practically disappears Place a large potted plant close to a glass door or large window for a similar boundary-eliminating effect. RATS--PLANT ON RIGHT IS CUT-OFF
this furniture can stand up to a lot of use. durable fabric on the teak chairs, sofa slipcovered and can be easily cleaned, leather chair will look better the more distressed it gets. Made the ottoman large and flat, wrapped in two outdoor fabrics for easy-care comfort and flexibility. ... used a natural woven fabric on the windows, hanging the drapes so as not to cover the glass when they are open
a plant “chandelier.” Draw the eye upward with one standout houseplant suspended from the ceiling. Use a trailing variety, like hoya, pothos, hearts entangled (Ceropegia woodii) or some varieties of rhipsalis that will hang down. If you don’t have a bright spot with a skylight, position the hanging plant near a window. HOW CARE FOR PLANT???
she tries to keep her decor simple and meaningful. “I promised I wouldn’t bring one single thing in that I didn’t absolutely love. That approach has helped keep my apartment organized. For me, decorating with houseplants was an easy way to keep my house tchotchke-free. Everywhere a knickknack could go, a plant could go instead, and plants just bring me more joy.” Pictured are a variety of plants, including pothos, jade, Monstera deliciosa, snake plant, watermelon peperomia and succulents.
a vertical garden in which plants grow in copper gutters. They surround a copper plate engraved with a world map. This flea market bargain was completely corroded “I put ketchup on it and left it overnight. The acid from the ketchup removed the corrosion. I have covered it with a layer of car varnish, so the corrosion will never come back,”
Designer loves to layer window treatments. The curtains are the main source of light control in the bedroom, but cumbersome to operate. ...made the curtain panels stationary, inserting crinoline in the tops and plastic “S” bands in the hems to define the folds. Then, for light and privacy control, she installed woven wood blinds.
it’s about abundance--create a houseplant oasis. Consider the space and [where] the light [falls]. Create a landscape by using different heights, shades and leaf textures. have plants at every level-- plants on the floor, on tables, even hung from the ceiling, especially if you’re tight on space
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