I’m always being asked for ideas for breaking up the space in a shallow wide garden, and also how to make it look longer.
28.06.2023 - 09:00 / southernliving.com
For author and stylistHilton Carter, plants and interior design are two sides of the same coin. “My goal is to make spaces more lush and tie together the interior with the exterior,” says Carter, whose new book, Living Wild: How To Plant Style Your Home & Cultivate Happiness, hits shelves on March 28. “There are so many plants that mirror the colors, textures, and shapes of the things that we bring into our lives, especially our homes.”
In the chapter “Outdoor Glamour,” the stylist transformed a utilitarian greenhouse typically reserved for storing flowers in winter into a retreat primed for spring parties. (No greenhouse? You can execute a similar concept in any interior setting that gets ample natural light, like a sunroom or a window-filled dining area.) “The goal was to dress the space in greenery—but not so much that there wouldn’t be room for people to maneuver,” says Carter. Here’s how he pulled off the overhaul.
Take Them Outside“This isn’t gardening. It’s just styling houseplants outdoors (whether it’s a patio, deck, side porch, or greenhouse) to beautify a space for a particular occasion or time of year,” says Carter. When finding the right spot for the plants, it’s important to examine what type of light (direct or indirect) the area has and what direction it’s coming from.
Keep Them Happy“When you’re trying to create a look for a themed event, you have to be mindful of the fact that you’re dealing with living things,” notes the author. “Plants are resilient just like we are, but to fully enjoy the area you curate, you have to find ones that will do well there.” Determine the level of care you’re willing to put into them after the party is over: Ferns need water often, while succulents don’t. Assess the climate
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