4 New Trends for Indoor Vines

You probably didn’t know this, but there’s a plant you need in your living room like yesterday: vines.
Vines spark the imagination. On exterior walls, they can turn a home into a fairy castle or a school into a fancy institution.
Indoors, they are no less alluring.
These four indoor vine ideas will have you looking at shelves and furniture as potential strongholds for new plants.

Indoor Wall Lattice

Lattices have never looked so modern! To keep things simple, you can purchase a pre-made wood or metal lattice, or (like this rendition) create your own custom version. These hanging geometric wire frames give added dimension to the creeping vine.

As for the plant? That’s easy. Philodendrons grow well indoors and come in a variety of leaf shapes and colors. Simply place the pot close to the trellis and continually weave the tendrils as they grow. Gorgeous!

Corner Height

Adding some height in the corner of the room is a must for many interior design schemes. A tall element can add a lot of balance in a room. Most often, this is achieved with a tall floor lamp.

But a lengthy plant in the corner of a room is a whole lot more interesting. Give a well-established climber something to attach itself to (like rope or twine) and watch as it transforms the room. You’ll want this to be a showstopper, so be sure to choose a plant who will perform best in the level of lighting provided by that particular corner.

Framed and Arranged

Framed vines are a very creative way to decorate your walls. Especially when paired with other art, these framed living plants give off a very eclectic-chic vibe.

Box shelves like these are becoming an increasingly popular way to showcase cute trinkets or natural collectibles like feathers and shells. Take the trend a step further by filling them with your favorite potted vine.

If the plant starts to get a little bit long, you can trim it or wrap around a nearby element, like a small statue on a bookshelf or a standing lamp.

Draped and Intertwined

The best thing about the draped look is that it is fully customizable. Here, small potted plants are packing a big design punch by stretching all the way across a humongous wall to help fill up space. If there’s an empty wall in your house that’s been driving you crazy, this indoor vine idea could be the cure-all.

You’ll purify the air and execute a design to-do in one go.

To recreate this idea…

• Purchase small wall shelves with concealed mounting hardware (such as these from Ikea)
• Choose small planters in the same color that will fit the shelves
• Transplant your favorite easy-to-care-for indoor vine (like philodendron oxycardium)
• Drape and securely twist the creeping vines

You can recreate this idea to fill any space: horizontal, vertical or both.

While this monochromatic white look is beautiful and simple, you might prefer some variation in color or texture. You can have an accent planter that’s geometric or metallic, or try mixing and matching many different types of planters that suit your style.

The best thing about indoor vines like spider plants and philodendrons is that they are just as easy to care for as many other indoor favorites but they have a bigger impact on design than your average plant. Which indoor vine idea will you be trying this year? Let us know in the comments below.