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KIM COOK
Associated Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This image provided by MoMA Design Store shows Swedish company Wetpot’s self-watering pot that makes sure you don’t over- or under-water your plant. A terra cotta planter, available in two sizes for either a couple of smaller plants, or a potted fern, perhaps, sits inside a reservoir of hand-blown glass; fill the reservoir, and plants will take in what they need. AP \/ MOMA DESIGN STORE<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there\u2019s a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also a virtual jungle of stylish containers in which to show them off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love incorporating plants into our interior spaces,\u201d says designer Mel Bean of Tulsa, Oklahoma, \u201dboth for the sense of life that they contribute, and for their help in improving indoor air quality. I prefer significantly sized plants in large containers rather than many small pots. It creates a dramatic impact while feeling sculptural rather than cluttered.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bean\u2019s go-to shop is Bloomscape, which offers a range of simple pots, in muted hues, made of 80% recycled ocean plastic. There are handy wheeled saucers for larger plants, and bamboo stands that adjust to fit the pot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other great options in planters and stands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDEAS FOR SMALL SPACES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clever shapes, like a smooth-sided planter that can serve as a bookend on a shelf, can solve limited-space issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s unique, interesting, and an especially innovative idea for anyone who lives in an apartment or smaller space,\u201d Better Homes & Gardens lifestyle editor Jennifer Aldrich wrote recently in the magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A sea-green, hand-glazed finish on Holistic Habitat\u2019s Pita bookend planters gives them an artisanal look. And Urban Outfitters\u2019 pair of bookend vessels also serves a dual purpose; the terracotta glaze gives them a nice look on a shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miijmoj Design turns a cantilevered oak board into a bookend, and adds a cylinder vase, which can be filled with an air plant or single stem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedestal planters literally and figuratively elevate your greenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brooklyn, New York-based Tortuga Living has collaborated with Farrah Sit, founder of Light + Ladder studio, on the Platform Vessel collection. The concrete and stone terrazzo bowls and planters in various sizes were inspired by Bauhaus architecture\u2019s geometric forms, and can be used indoors or out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chen-Yen Wei and Hung-Ming Chen\u2019s Story Planter, a series of rising containers, can be paired with their Story Bookshelf so plants and books are showcased together in a vertical stack with a compact footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was not an easy task, though it appears really simple,\u201d Hung-Ming says in a studio mission statement. \u201cWe hope people see it as a quiet, functional sculpture.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or simply use a small tray table, like Smith & Hawken\u2019s black steel-framed one with a removable wooden tray top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONVERSATION STARTERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many planters are art pieces themselves. Jonathan Adler\u2019s Muse Dora Maar planter was inspired by the French poet, painter and muse to Picasso. A modernist carved face encircles the cement vessel; filling it with a tumble of feathery ferns, or a tall slim tree, would add another dimension to the profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midcentury-modern designer Arthur Umanoff\u2019s 1961 r attan and steel planter might be a chic addition to a room with a similar aesthetic. And the warm, wavy texture would look wonderful in a contemporary boho-inspired or maximalist-themed space as well.<\/p>\nYet many people are not aware of its magnificent healing powers. cialis on sale<\/a> This approval and authentication not only made this drug more effective. viagra generika<\/a> It is not only http:\/\/robertrobb.com\/2019\/09\/page\/2\/<\/a> cheap cialis important for the physical satisfaction but it is also important from the emotional point of view.As per the todays scenario, competiton is very high. Don’t forget there are literally dozens of horny goat weed viagra super<\/a> products (Epimedium) has been known to elevate mood levels and help your body relax, which allows blood to flow more naturally and increasing erectile function. <\/span>\n\n\n

Textured or fluted ceramics, especially in a matte finish, can elevate even the most basic houseplant. You\u2019ll find affordable options in Target\u2019s Opalhouse and Project 62 collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Lightology, Kenneth Cobonpue\u2019s faceted, oxidized metal Boulders planters bring a masculine, midcentury vibe to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brittany Farinas, principal at Miami\u2019s House of One design firm, has been exploring \u201cbotanical art,\u201d like a preserved-moss wall in one recent project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are endless possibilities when designing with preserved moss,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot only does it bring life and vibrancy to the home, but it acts as a conversational piece.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farinas worked on the moss feature wall with the team at Miami\u2019s Plant the Future. The design studio also runs a shop offering wood forms like burled balls or driftwood troughs that can be filled with moss. The gnarled, weathered specimens with tufts of green peeking out of the crannies are natural objets d\u2019art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wall planters are a fun way to play with houseplants. If you have a motley collection, popping them onto a wall can evoke an indoor jungle or conservatory vibe. If you go with a more curated assemblage \u2013- say, cacti, succulents or one type of trailing vine \u2014 you\u2019ll create an artsy, architectural look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holistic Habitat\u2019s Romy wall planter collection features curvy cylinders of white ceramic, melding sculptural art with the greenery you place in them. Then there\u2019s the Geo, with a slim circle of copper cradling the clay pot; it\u2019s a living sconce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SELF-WATERERS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swedish company Wetpot offers a self-watering pot that makes sure you don\u2019t over- or underwater. A terracotta planter, available in two sizes for either a couple of smaller plants or, perhaps, a potted fern, sits inside a reservoir of hand-blown glass; fill the reservoir, and plants will take in what they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eli Manekin of Loop Living has designed a thoughtful collection of self-watering planters that hang elegantly from the wall or ceiling on wooden rods, knobs or loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLEXIBILITY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arhaus\u2019 Miramar pots conjoin a roomy bowl and a tall cylinder, so plants can be transferred from small first home to roomier digs as they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A bar cart makes a clever plant table that can be moved around to catch the sun. Ferm Living\u2019s slim, powder-coated steel planter box, a bestseller on 2Modern\u2019s site, comes in hues like rose, gray and olive; filled with greenery, it could serve as a pretty room divider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanging macrame planters have a \u201970s vibe. Options available online include Hay\u2019s cool Phanta hanger, in black, green or blue, and made of recycled material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or make your own. At www.kenarry.com you\u2019ll find instructions for a simple structure that can be adapted to any size pot. At www.hellonest.co there\u2019s a slightly fancier one, but it still uses just three knots. A video walks you through the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n\n\n\n

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Kim Cook writes frequently for The AP about design, d\u00e9cor and lifestyles topics. She can be found on Instagram at @kimcookhome and reached at kim@kimcookhome.com.<\/p>\n