It's been one whole week since the Aloha edition
hit newsagent stands, and I thought it would be
nice to show you a few extra pics from one of the
homes featured in this issue, designed and owned
by Julia Treuel and Sasha Wright-Neville of Showpony
Interiors. It's a beautiful fusion of coastal, metro and
contemporary styles all fused together. If you love this
home pick up a copy of the magazine from your local
newsagent (click here for list), boutique stores (click
here) or in our online shop (price includes postage).

I adore this Simply side table by Luum (comes
in different colour tops too). Click here to buy.

Styling: Aimee Tarulli  Photography: Martina Gemmola

1 CUSHION  /  2 PENDANT LIGHT  /  3 ART  /  4 CUSHION
5 SIDE TABLE  /  6 CHAIR  /  7 CUP SET  /  8 NOTEBOOK

 We have organised something special in the leadup
to Mother's Day, to help you find the perfect gift
for your mum (or if you're a mum the perfect gifts
you can get your kids to buy for you)! Our week of
treats for Mother's Day will include seven lovely boutique
retail stores, all of which are offering exclusive offers to
our readers. You need to follow us on Instagram to make
sure you don't miss any of our Mother's Day deals.
Starting from tomorrow, each night from 8pm I'll announce
a different store's special offer. Stores involved include:
Cranmore Home, Elva Hem, Ballettonet, St Barts,
Corner Store, One Girl Studio, and Aqua Door Designs.

Today's mood board has been inspired by the soft, muted
colour palette of my new bedroom. Whites and creams
accentuated by pops of metallic gold and silver create a
luxe looking space that's rich in texture. Shop the look:

1 CUSHION  /  2 PENDANT LIGHT  /  3 BASKET
4 RUG  /  5 BEDSIDE TABLE  /  6 THROW

If you’re looking to decorate your home like a pro, you simply
have to shop like a designer/stylist. It can be tricky to access
wholesale brands that the leading designers have access to,
but you’re in luck because GlobeWest are opening their
warehouse doors to the public for a massive three day sale.
They cover a range of different interior styles - from modern,
to Scandi, to luxe and even global eclectic, so you're bound to
find something to adore. In this post you'll find just a small
selection of what's on offer, but there is just sooo much more.

My advice would be to arrive early, there will be a frenzy
with prices of up to 70% off RRP's! Gosh I wish I lived
in Melbourne. Be sure to hop along to the sale at 20-22
Parsons Avenue, Springvale. The sale runs from 12-14 May,
opening from 9am-4pm. They’ll even be running an on-site
competition, giving one lucky attendee a $1000 gift voucher!
All you have to do is fill out an entry form at their warehouse
on any day of the sale, for your chance to win!Click here
to get the complete low-down on this amazing sale event!

The delights of boutique hotels have turned vacationing in Perth into a holiday-maker’s dream. The new Alex Hotel knows just how to make you feel at home.

Photography: Hannah Blackmore

The Alex Hotel greets you like a super stylish old friend. The Northbridge-based site is one of the latest spaces vying for attention in the trend of boutique hotels that are bursting with personality.

The 74-room boutique digs opened in May 2015, developed by the same minds behind iconic Perth brew house Little Creatures. Turns out, they can bring their craft beer sensibilities to hospitality, with unique boutique style accommodations brimming with an edgy but homely vibe. The team has created a place for inquisitive travellers with a love of style.

The hotel interior has been designed by Sydney powerhouse Arent & Pyke, with communal areas expertly layered with luxe oriental-style rugs, and big, comfy textured lounge chairs. Light-filled spaces are highlighted with elaborate pendant style lighting and show-stopping pieces of art.

The Northbridge-based site is one of the latest spaces vying for attention in the trend of boutique hotels that are bursting with personality.

Arent & Pyke treated the lobby and communal spaces as places for living. More lounge room than lobby, the spaces layer lush fabrics and colours that are a world away from stark clinical hotel living. Layer this with outdoor terraces and a rooftop garden and who wouldn’t feel at home?

With a nod to hipster culture, a fleet of Dutch Lekker bikes stand ready for exploring at the hotel entrance. They are free for guests to jump on and explore the cafes, restaurants and retailers dotting the neigbourhood. Northbridge is also just moments from Perth’s CBD, with galleries and theatres just a stone’s throw away.
Hotel General Manager Miles Hull says the hotel took a “modern and fresh” approach.

“Our desire is to create an engaging hotel that provides guests with a warm sense of traditional hospitality, with a modern and fresh approach, all wrapped up in a location that has everything on the doorstep,” Miles says.

The communal areas are designed for group use as well, fostering space for creative and imaginative thinking. The roof top garden terrace and meeting room offer breathtaking views of the Perth city skyline.

Like what you see? Click here to book a room.

CHAIR  /  DUCK EGG BLUE BOWL  /  PISTACHIO BOWL  /  LIGHT  /  SIDE TABLE  /  CUSHION

FRAMED ART  /  CHAIR  /  SHEEPSKIN  /  VASE  /  CACTUS DECORATION  /  THROW
SIDE TABLE  /  GEOMETRIC CUSHION  /  PEACH CUSHION  /  PLANT STAND & POT  /  RUG

At United Interiors, both professional and budding interior designers will find everything they need to decorate their living spaces both inside and out.

Words: Jacqui Greig

United Interiors is Australia’s newest online marketplace for all things dedicated to a fashionable home. Two of the interior industry’s hottest labels have united under the umbrella of United Interiors - United Artworks and The Canvas Workshop – and they have been joined by exciting new brands Rug|Space and Art-Luxe.

An online hub for contemporary home accessories, United Interiors have you covered from floor to ceiling, offering beautiful hand painted artworks, fashionable prints, décor, soft furnishings, cushions, rugs and ottomans that are always in touch with global trends.

It is an excellent resource to research, buy and gather ideas for current and future interior projects, as it is also home to United Interior’s collaborators; Alisa and Lysandra, Jamie Durie and James Treble.

Coming to our attention on The Block, the formidable design duo of Alisa and Lysandra have recently created their own collection with United Artworks, while Jamie Durie has been working with The Canvas Workshop on some stunning prints on various substrates, including outdoor applications.
James Treble joined forces through the Rug|Space brand, with an exciting collaboration that focuses upon natural, organic and sustainable rug solutions.

All of which make United Interiors a digital destination for making a house, a home.

To celebrate the launch of United Interiors’ new website, they’ve currently got a grand opening sale going on. You’ll find paintings and canvas prints from just $99 along with 33% off all rugs, just to name a few specials. Hurry though their sale ends Sunday 29 May at midnight. SHOP THE SALE BY CLICKING HERE.

FRAMED CANVAS ART  /  CUSHION  /  FRAMED PRINT  /  RUG  /  OTTOMAN

Homewares maven, Leah Taylor of The Minimalist has perfected the art of creating clever kitchen storage solutions that are not just intuitive and practical but beautiful as well.

Words: Pip Miller  /  Photography: Hannah Blackmore  /  Styling: Claudia Stephenson

According to Leah, the kitchen shelving was already in place when they moved in, but in a simple white finish. While considering to add doors that would close all or part of the shelves in for a cleaner look overall, she went for the ‘fun’ option by keeping them open. The shelving works to store and display items that she interchanges regularly.

As is the name and straightforward aesthetic of both her retail and online store, Leah’s adage when it comes to kitchen design is quite simply, ‘less is more’.

“It can be hard to find the balance between neat and tidy and functional when open shelving provides the main storage for your kitchen. I try not to fill each shelf with too many items - a little ‘white space’ goes a long way,” she said.

“I try not to fill each shelf with too many items - a little ‘white space’ goes a long way.”

In keeping things ‘minimalist’ in her own kitchen, Leah says she couldn’t live without the enclosed lower cupboards which hold all the essentials including food, appliances and some of the less attractive culinary tools.

“I also like to use glass bowls to display eggs and other fresh produce on my shelves. They are simple and transparent so the beauty of the produce can really shine through.”

Looking for more stylish storage solutions? Check out our product round-up below for more product ideas.

HANGING PLANTER  /  KITCHEN TROLLEY  /  HOOKS  /  MINT JAR  /  WIRE BASKET
CLEAR CANISTERS  /  WHITE BASKET  /  PAPER BAGS  /  FRUIT BOWL  /  STRAP  /  BIN

Look what we have here hey? Another brand spanking new issue of Adore Home Magazine. We have called our Winter 2016 issue the Devour edition – this issue is more than just a connection with food. It’s about delicious spaces and interiors you’ll want to mop up! It’s a completely irresistible issue if I do say so myself, and I hope you’ll devour each and every page of interior goodness. Gracing our front cover, is interior designer and self-confessed sweet tooth Melissa Koch and her adorable five-year-old twins. Here’s a sneak peek look at her bedroom (pictured directly below).

Photography: Hannah Blackmore  /  Styling: Claudia Stephenson

A lot of people ask me how I find homes to feature in the magazine, well honestly, most of the time I find them through Instagram and the lovely ladies at Norsu Interiors pointed me in the direction of this home designed by Michelle Hart of Bask Interiors. Her client Georgina, had a traditional home full of charming period features, it just needed to be brought back to life. With the help of Michelle, it has now turned into a slightly more contemporary space with Scandi-style furnishings and decor and lots of lush plants everywhere - my kind of home!

Photography: Annette O'Brien  /  Styling: Alana Langan  /  Interior design: Bask Interiors

Our 14 page special on decorating with plants is one of my favourite features in this issue. Recently I moved into my first bought apartment and I’ve been absolutely loving transforming my courtyard with a massive vertical garden, and shelves of potted plants. I simply can’t get enough! It was the driving force behind this feature and I hope you’ll devour each and every page and be inspired to create a lush oasis in your own home. This kitchen below has totally been brought to life thanks to the open shelving and the abundance of greenery gracing it.

Photography: Martina Gemmola  /  Styling: Ruth Welsby  /  Interior design: Cantilever Interiors

A highlight in this issue, is our delicious dining rooms feature showcases three spaces each with clean modern lines, and filled with their own distinct personality. Here is one of the beautiful dining rooms within this feature - I’m in love with that moody blue feature wall.

Photography: Jeremy Blode  /  Styling and design: Little Liberty Interiors

It’s been a couple of years since we last featured Katy’s colourful abode, and my goodness, how it’s changed since Katy last graced our front cover of our first printed Annual edition. Katy has taken a more pared-back approach with the renovation of her small home, including a galley-style kitchen renovation to open up the space, new timber floors, and bathroom transformation. A black and white palette ensures the longevity of the interior’s design, with Katy adding layers of pastel decor throughout to help soften the overall mood.

Photography: Lauren Bamford  /  Styling: Alana Langan 

The new issue arrives this week and pre-orders are now open to our readers (click here). Magazine orders will be sent out next Monday. If you’ve missed one of our back issues, now is the time to pick one up on sale for just $7 each + postage. If you wish to wait til this issue hits newsagent stands, it will be in stock June 13. And finally, in important news, we'll be moving to a quarterly format from here on in. That means Adore Home will be released once every three months instead of every two. For subscribers, this will not affect your subscription - you will still receive 6 issues, it will just be over a longer time frame. It’s so much work to complete one issue every two months (more so with the printed issues than our online issue in the past), and as I’m only one person I need to make sure I’m not taking on too much work and can produce the best possible magazine each and every issue.

King Living recently invited Jason Grant, interior stylist, author and creative consultant, to create a living room celebrating his signature relaxed and laidback Australian style using the King Living Jasper.

Styling Jason Grant  /  Photography Felix Forest

As part of King Living’s The Room Project, Jason was asked to style a living room with the focal piece being the award-winning Jasper. As a living room is a place for friends and family to come together to relax, entertain and socialise, Jason knew the big, comfortable sofa was the perfect starting point.
“Let’s be honest, the living room is the place where we do most of our living. A great sofa is an important investment piece and something that sets the mood for the style of your space,” he says.

“It’s important to style your space reflecting your personality and to create your very own unique place, and most of all have fun whilst you’re doing it.”

He believes the classic style of the Jasper is a winner; “It’s super comfortable and I love that this sofa can be reconfigured into many positions – it’s like ten sofas in one.”
Delivering ultimate flexibility and comfort, the Jasper design features an arrangement of platforms and shelves; it can be rearranged to suit a wide range of seating, lounging and sleeping preferences.
“Despite being a stylist, I don’t like things over styled, I like real spaces that feel lived in”, says Jason. “This is the intention of the look I created with the Jasper, a space that feels inviting and where you want to sit down.”

Check out this fun behind the scenes video featuring stylist Mr Jason Grant in action. Shop this collection by clicking here.

ART  /  STOOL  /  ROUND CUSHION  /  MUG  /  CHAIR  /  PENDANT LIGHT
SOFA  /  THROW  /  WALL CANDLE HOLDER  /  CUSHION  /  TABLE  /  TRAY

As the days turn cooler, it’s time to introduce rich warm colours and lots of layers and textures into your home. And Fenton & Fenton’s Fall Collection is the perfect way to celebrate the change of season.

Photography: Armelle Habib  /  Styling (unless otherwise specified): Lucy Fenton  /  Words: Jacqui Greig
Photography (last two photos): Jai Vasicek

Styling by Heather Nette King

For Lucy Fenton, the Fenton & Fenton Fall Collection is a chance to show how Winter can be embraced within the home; “I want to remind people that it means more time spent inside enjoying our homes. Winter is all about cuddling up on a comfortable sofa with a chunky blanket and a glass of red. We want people to embrace that and appreciate the intimacy our homes provide.”

As well as welcoming design elements such as leather furniture, silk carpets, chunky throws and lots of cushions, the Fenton & Fenton Fall Collection focuses on a rich colour palette, courtesy of Haymes Paint. The hero colour of the Fall shoot is ‘Light Off’ by Haymes, which is a rich navy blue. “It may well be my favourite colour to date,” says Lucy. “It is really dark and moody but still so inviting and cosy. We paired the navy with a lot of our tan leather pieces, textured grey linens and silks as well as bright colourful artwork which really pops against the dark walls.”

Styling by Heather Nette King

“The lovely soft pale pinks and bright pinks make the room inviting.”

Contrasting beautifully with this is ‘Aleaha Rose’, a beautiful dusky pink colour. “It’s so pretty and inviting and makes you feel happy even on the dreariest of days.” Teamed with natural leathers and a colour palette of greys, more pinks and even reds, this statement colour brings true warmth into an interior.

Lucy advises to pair darker colours with some bright artwork, a rug and add multiple layers and textures, and to remember that just because the room is dark, it doesn’t mean everything in the room also needs to be. “The lovely soft pale pinks and bright pinks make the room inviting. Pastels have a whole new look when they are offset with the really dark wall and I love that. It really means you can enjoy the best of both worlds, the dark moody hues and the soft pastels all at once.”

Photographer Brooke Holm first came to our attention when we featured one of her stunning artworks in a Melbourne home designed by Little Liberty Interiors. Brooke’s upcoming exhibition titled Salt and Sky, showcases her amazing landscape photography of salt fields in Western Australia.

Words: Loni Parker

“...shot from above, create graphic compositions with painterly textures in delicious pastel ice-cream hues.”

This exciting new body of work by Brooke Holm is truly breathtaking. It’s hard to believe that these are actual aerial photographs of the Western Australian landscape. These salt ponds and harvested fields shot from above, create graphic compositions with painterly textures in delicious pastel ice-cream hues.

“At a distance they can be enjoyed as pure studies in colour and composition but on closer inspection the smooth, creamy and powdery textures of the works are palpable as is the sensation of a breeze as it whips up the surface of the ponds,” says exhibition curator and Modern Times director Amy Malin.

Salt And Sky will be Brooke’s last show in Australia for quite some time as she is set to head off for New York mid-show where her star will no doubt continue to rise. Join Brooke in person at the exhibition opening night on Thursday 23 June from 6-8pm for a celebratory drink and a gander at these delightful artworks in the flesh at The Modern Times. 
When: 23 June - 7 July 2016
Where: The Modern Times, 311 Smith St, Fitzroy, Melbourne

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LIGHT  /  THROW  /  PRINT  /  SERVING SPOONS  /  PLACEMAT  /  BOWL
CHAIR  /  HAND WASH  /  CUSHION  /  DUSTPAN   /  CLOCK  /  DRESSER

Our Devour edition is in newsagents today, right across Australia! I’m super happy with how this issue turned out, that front cover too, is so damn cute. I thought it appropriate that I get the cover photographed with some donuts acting as delicious props. These ones from Brisbane’s Nodo Donuts, are absolutely delish. They’re not only gluten free, they’re baked (not fried) so they’re much better for you than your standard donut. I have taste-tested a few of their flavours and they are so yum - my personal faves are the Pumpkin Maple and Raspberry Coconut. They taste like a moist cake more so than a traditional donut, but are absolutely scrumptious. If you’re in Brisbane, be sure to try them out, trust me you won’t be disappointed.

When stylist and designer Paul Joseph Hopper teamed up with his friend and mumpreneur, Bianca Moore it was a case of ‘bloomin’ marvellous’, their vision transforming urban places into green spaces with Terrace Outdoor Living.

Photography: Jacqui Turk  /  Words: Pip Miller

In what started as an online store, Terrace Outdoor Living has since expanded with the opening of a retail haven in Sydney’s leafy Queen Street, Woollahra. So what is it that business partners Paul and Bianca bring to the table? Experience and a whole lot of creativity it seems. Paul’s background in horticulture and as a stylist saw him featured in iconic home interior magazines both in Australia and overseas while Bianca’s keen eye for current trends, love of design and manufacturing stemmed from a career running her own fashion label. According to Bianca they both carry the creative gene and come from families of keen green thumbs.

“We met in the UK in the hip seaside town of Brighton back in the early ‘90s. Paul had a groovy café bar near the seafront and I basically walked in one day looking for a job. Paul moved to Australia in 2001 and worked as senior stylist at House & Garden magazine. I helped him make some outdoor cushions for a photo shoot and the idea was sort of born from there.”

As a team, it is their combined talents that has enabled them to value-add their service delivery to include a wide variety of styling assistance and solutions, from helping clients make the most of their garden to made-to-measure upholstery.

“We find people come to us as a source of not only inspiration and style ideas but also for our curated range of indoor and outdoor plants, pots, glamorous yet practical gardening tools and furniture with upholstery services,” said Paul.

As a business concept what Terrace Outdoor Living does in effect says Paul, is help people create their own little oasis or mini-escape. “It is important to have a place in which you can reconnect with nature or even just to relax and contemplate.”

“It is very important to revamp or renovate your outdoor space as you would your kitchen or bathroom. It will improve your lifestyle and add to your property’s value.”

Paul says you don’t necessarily even need to have your own outdoors area to enjoy that feeling. With indoor plants making a huge comeback he said all you need to do is designate an area, a corner even – add some greenery, an easy chair or big floor cushion and you are done.

Bianca says for those lucky enough to have both indoor and outdoor areas to play with, they should command equal focus. “It is very important to revamp or renovate your outdoor space as you would your kitchen or bathroom. It will improve your lifestyle and add to your property’s value.”

Terrace Outdoor Living is located at 47 Queen St, Woollahra, Sydney. Open Mon to Sat 10am–5pm and Sun 11am-4pm. Click here to shop their range online.

POT  /  MISTER  /  GARDENING FORK  /  CHAIR  /  CUSHION  /  HANGING PLANTER

If there’s an interiors trend that dominated 2016, it would have to be the comeback of the plant stand. Turning plants into sculptural statement pieces, plant stands are now a decorating must-have.

CAPRA DESIGNS

Photography: Eve Wilson

Partners in both business and life, Bianca Lambert and Thomas Wilson started Capra Designs in late 2015, two months after the birth of their baby boy, Banjo. Their latest Melbourne-made Aurora collection is their second range, and it’s gorgeous.

“We are makers at heart and therefore we create things that we would love in our own home,” explains Bianca. “Tom and I have a very similar design aesthetic, we appreciate a clean, modern, industrial look which shows in the wire component of our range. Sometimes our designs start on paper and other times we take an idea direct to the studio for creation.”

A standout in the collection, the Crescent stand towers over most plant stands at a whopping 159cm. A real show-stopper, it has proven to be a favourite amongst renters says Bianca; “The Crescent Stand is a renter’s dream, allowing them to bring height to their decorating without putting holes in the walls, it’s often used by renters as a feature rather than artworks.”

Plant choice is also an important consideration when it comes to styling plant stands. “I recommend looking for something which drapes but also has some height for example a Spider Plant, Boston Fern or Devil’s Ivy,” says Bianca.

When asked what Bianca’s favourite plant is, she can’t just stop at listing one. “There are so many indoor plants I adore and my favourites change on a weekly basis as new varieties come into season. I can’t go past Hoyas and Rhipsalis which are widely available at the moment and drape perfectly in hanging pots. I’m also becoming a little obsessed with Air Plants since they have become more accessible (despite how long they take to grow) and sit so pretty in our Minimo pot,” explains Bianca.

“Trilogy (pictured above to the right side), was one of our products that went straight into development. Originally developed as a stand alone piece, it was obvious with its simplicity and versatility that part of its beauty would be in the shapes it creates when joining two together. The Diamond and Trilogy hangers were designed for both inside and out. They look great outside either clustered in a corner and strung at different levels or hung in a line to help divide two spaces,” explains Bianca.

“Minimo (pictured above to the left side), on the other hand works beautifully sitting alone or grouped with other treasures in a vignette. Be creative with how you choose to use the vessel you may want it to hold an Air Plant, a potted plant or even use to hold nuts or lollies,” says Bianca.

IVY MUSE

Photography: Annette O'Brien  /  Styling: Alana Langan

Without a doubt, Ivy Muse led the plant stand revival, opening in 2014. The botanical wares studio specialise in a variety of contemporary plant stand designs, all made and designed in Melbourne. Their latest collection Homebody, comprises of seven new designs including a plant hanger, three plant stands, a plant shelf plus hand-made ceramic tabletops and ceramic pots (all pictured above). Long time friends Jacqui Vidal and Alana Langan (pictured below) are the masterminds behind Ivy Muse and both agree there is nothing chicer or cheaper than adding life and style to a home than healthy plant life. What Ivy Muse specialise in, is making sure your greenery is displayed in style.

According to Alana, plant stands really do what their name suggests by giving plants height but their magic lies in their ability to transform – from humble plant to decorative statement! “Plant stands suit a variety of spaces within the home – their use is mostly guided by the plants they support and how you would like to use them. If you need to brighten a dull corner, a plant stand with a hardy plant like a Sanseveiria or Cast Iron plant will do the trick well. For a brighter spot, you could choose a long trailing Devil’s Ivy or team your stand with a large lightweight pot and a Spath Sensation for maximum effect.”

“Plant stands suit a variety of spaces within the home – their use is mostly guided by the plants they support and how you would like to use them.”

HUNT FURNITURE

Another worthy contender in the plant stand space, is the TOM planter designed by Max Hunt and Tom Crosby for Hunt Furniture.

This versatile indoor planter box also doubles as a side table. How clever! Depending on your preference, you can select the wire frame in classic black, or polished copper. The hand made box comes in natural American Oak or Japan Black finish.

Based in South Australia, Hunt Furniture’s aim is to produce well designed, simple, elegant, and accessible furniture.

OUR FAVE PLANT STANDS

1 MINIMO PLANT STAND & POT  /  2 ROUND MODERN PLANTER /  3TABLE PLANT STAND

1  MID-CENTURY PLANTER /  2 ROCKET PLANTER /  3 CYLINDER MODERN PLANTER

1 HAIR PIN POT STAND  /  2 FOUNDATION PLANT STAND  /  3 CRESCENT PLANT STAND

GREEN CUSHION  /  SIDE PLATE SET  /  PRINT  /  STOOL  /  CANDLE  /  BLACK POT
COASTERS  /  HAND WASH  /  TOWEL  /  PLANT STAND + POT  /  PINK LEAF CUSHION

Move over Fiddle Leaf Fig! There’s a new collection of ‘It’ plants – and that thankfully, are much easier to take care of!

1 SNAKE PLANT

Photography: Hannah Blackmore   /  Styling: Tarina Lyell

Sansevieria Trifasciata, also called Snake Plant, Viper’s Bowstring Hemp, Mother-In-Law’s Tongue or Saint George’s Sword, adds just the right amount of spikiness and height to a space. It can grow up to 90cm in height, but we think it also looks wonderful on a smaller, less mature scale (like below). This good looker is also a multi-tasker, removing nasty toxins in the air! You’ve got to love that. Just don’t over water it. We think that’s a pretty easy task – got to love a low-maintenance plant.

This image and top image courtesy of The Balcony Garden  /  Photography: Hannah Blackmore

2 DEVIL'S IVY

Photo: Annette O'Brien  /  Styling: Alana Langan for Ivy Muse

Epipremnum Aureum, commonly known as Golden Pothos, or Devil’s Ivy (among many other names), is almost impossible to kill, making it an ideal choice for any self-confessed black-thumb! This evergreen vine requires very little maintenance – it doesn’t need much light or too much water. Dimly lit rooms – Devil’s Ivy is your go-to plant! Its attractive heart-shaped leaves and lush long draping tendrils make this plant an incredibly popular choice. We think it works well in almost any situation – potted (like the Ivy Muse Calypso pot pictured opposite), sitting on a shelf, in a plant stand, on a console table – heck, anywhere that needs a green facelift!

Its attractive heart-shaped leaves and lush long draping tendrils make this plant an incredibly popular choice.

3 Monstera deliciosa

Artwork: Lamai Anne/  Photography: The Design Villa

Lovers of lush tropical style, we’ve found the plant for you! Monstera Deliciosa is the perfect plant partner for warmer climates, growing best between 20–30°C. Not only does it look great potted, if you’re growing one outside in your garden, the leaves look fantastic cut and placed in a tall, thin vase. With many people now opting to decorate their interiors with foliage instead of flowers (for both economic and aesthetic reasons), the Monstera leaf adds coastal flavour to any room, and makes quite the statement. Or layer the leaves to create a unique table runner as pictured below.

Image above and right courtesy of Emily Henderson blog.
Creative Direction & photography: Andrea Posadas
Styling: Amanda Holstein

4 ORCHID

Photography: Hannah Blackmore

Photography: Jacqui Turk  /  Interior: Steve Cordony
Image courtesy of: Interiors Addict blog

Ok, ok so orchids have been around for donkey years, and have always been popular among interior designers. That hasn’t stopped us from loving this elegant flowering plant, and that’s why it has been included in our top 5 list. An orchid can create serious sophistication in a home, and looks great potted en masse (as pictured right).

The orchid represents better value for money than your typical bouquet of flowers with the blossoms lasting a few months. They can take up to a year to re-bloom.

With so many varieties out there, you’ll never tire of this flowering beauty. The most common variety is the Phalaenopsis (pictured) and enjoys windowsill light and consistent moisture (water approximately every 7-10 days).

The orchid represents better value for money than your typical bouquet of flowers with the blossoms lasting a few months.

5 Rhipsalis

Photo: Annette O'Brien  /  Styling:  Alana Langan for Ivy Muse

Photography: Annette O'Brien  /  Styling: Alana Langan

Rhipsalis Baccifera, also known as Mistletoe cactus, is a tropical succulent native to rainforests in warm regions. Surprisingly, growing Rhipsalis requires shade to partial shade, making it perfect for using indoors. Like most cactus though it doesn’t like too much water, so be sure to not over water and keep the soil well-drained. We love Rhipsalis for its draping qualities, its pencil-thin stems make it perfect for a hanging pot (like the Ivy Muse ‘Saturn’ hanger pictured above) or simply place on a shelf to create dimension and add sculptural life to your interior (like opposite).

We love Rhipsalis for its draping qualities, its pencil-thin stems make it perfect for a hanging pot...