Decorating your home with plants is a no-brainer since nature is inherently beautiful.
However, the same can’t be said for planters – if you’re not careful, you may end up with a houseful of ugly plant pots!
Before spending a single penny, go through these 23 indoor planter suggestions to get a better sense of what will seamlessly slot into your scheme and what won’t.
1. Grecian bust pots
Forget about what everyone else is doing with their planters – go with a plant pot that speaks to your own personal interests and passions.
After all, life would be pretty boring if every home had the same plant display, and it robs you of the chance to get an insight into who people are as individuals.
Got a thing for Greek history? Select an ancient Greek statue and give it a green hairdo for something fun yet seriously elegant.
2. Fabric plant pots
You only ever see houseplants in hard-wearing pots and for good reason as they need a solid base to grow out of.
That doesn’t mean your pot can’t be soft on the outside!
Upholstered pots and planters are a great way to surprise people with an interesting design twist and as with all fabrics it makes the home look and feel warmer and much more inviting.
3. Pan plant pots
Keep in mind that certain types of greenery seem to be in their element in certain spaces.
For instance, preserved moss is really good at filling its container and creating a look that isn’t too dissimilar to what yeast does to bread, which is why it’s a smart move to decorate your kitchen with moss and using kitchen accessories as its pot.
4. Accent-colored pots
Plants literally bring life to interior schemes. What many homeowners fail to realize is that colors do too.
To decorate a white scheme with a white plant pot isn’t really much of a decoration at all, since nothing jumps out at you.
For the best results, use your pot color to punctuate the scene i.e. offer up an accent color so as to give the eye some extra dimension to feast upon.
5. Slim profile planters
Maybe you’re an apartment dweller and space isn’t on your side, in which case a space-saving solution is needed for any freestanding plant displays.
Technically this idea is more about plant stands than plant pots, but you can buy planters that come with their own stand.
So with that said, and with floor space a top concern, consider going with a stand with slim profile legs as this leaves the smallest possible footprint.
6. Basket planters
From picnics to bread, we associate baskets with the finer things in life, and this alone is why you can’t go wrong with a basket planter.
But if you want a technical answer for why you should choose this kind of pot over other designs, consider that baskets are made from weaved strands of fiber which means your home benefits from a burst of texture and pattern in equal measure.
7. Color coordination
You’ve probably heard experts and home decor bloggers make a big fuss about tying a room together. We can attest that this is vital.
The alternative is a space that has no sense of rhythm and is jarring as a result, which nobody wants.
To create a scheme that flows nicely, do some color matching between your indoor plant pots and any nearby decor.
8. Weathered plant pots
If you think aged items have no business in a contemporary scheme, you need to go away and have a serious rethink.
Things that have stood the test of time are always intriguing because they always have a story to tell.
And don’t worry if you don’t have enough time to put your plant pots through the ageing process as you can buy them aged and distressed straight out of the box.
9. Themes
Sometimes you fall in love with a piece of decor while out shopping, only for it to look out of place when sat amongst your existing decor scheme.
A simple way to ensure new additions fit right in is by getting a theme going. This means using plant pots in the same material even if they are displayed in different locations.
It also means using similar materials for other forms of decor which are there to complement your plant display, such as trays.
10. Metallic plant pots
Unlike their outdoor counterparts, indoor plants don’t really need to be homed in heavy duty pots.
But you do have a strong case for a metal indoor planter if you want to add a touch of bling to your space.
Copper or brass pots should definitely be considered for their luxurious color tones, and you often see them in a hammered design to suit those who don’t get excited over smooth finishes.
11. Framed plant pots
When the scene is brimming with visual interest, your plants may require a helping hand to garner some attention.
That helping hand could be something as simple and decorative as a border or frame to distinguish it from everything else in the vicinity, just like how performers on stage are sometimes spotlighted to guide the audience’s focus.
12. Clear vases
If you can’t see what’s going on inside the pot then you could be missing out on half the action.
Clear planters and vases give you a fuller picture of your specimen, which is useful for checking on their health.
From a decorative standpoint, it’s a chance to step up the aesthetics with some extra little details – imagine a pile of rocks at the bottom of a glass vase to bring a spa-like sensation to your bathroom.
13. Half painted planters
What should you do if you’re split down the middle when it comes to opaque pots versus transparent pots?
It’s a tricky one because an opaque planter leaves you with a lovely accent piece whereas a clear vessel lets you spy on activities taking place lower down the plant.
Well, we’ve done the math and it would seem that a half painted, half clear plant pot is the way to go, and it packs an aesthetic punch may we add.
14. Round terrariums
Planets are spherical, so it makes perfect sense for your mini plant ‘world’ to reside in a spherical container.
As poetic as that sounds, it’s not the only reason to go with a round terrarium.
If you’re planning on having one in a central location such as the coffee table, you will find that a round design is more inclusive as people sitting on all sides will be able to enjoy the display.
15. Donut vases
You don’t walk into a room and expect to see right through the home decor.
All the more reason then to decorate your home with see-through planters for a unique and unexpected design touch.
We’re talking about donut vases which are shaped with a hole in the center, hence the donut label, and they elevate any space they occupy, especially when holding your buds and stems.
16. Trough planters
If you’re not hung up on tailoring each pot to each plant, by all means go large-scale with your choice of indoor planter.
Something long and deep like a trough planter is a really good way to draw attention to a row of your finest greenery, and you’ll find that it infuses the interior scheme with a nice big block of color.
Slim versions are also ideal in entryways and other narrow spaces.
17. Rectangular planters
Taking into account the dimensions of the space you intend to fill and letting that guide your choice of plant pot shows good style sense.
It really is as easy as it sounds: a rectangular surface such as a bedroom dresser top would suit a long and rectangular planter.
Of course, a bit of contrast never hurts anyone either, so don’t be afraid to pair rectangles with circles if you want to spice things up in terms of lines and shapes.
18. Multi indoor planters
Why settle with one potted beauty when you can multiply the beauty of houseplants?
Not everyone has the time or resources to go around visiting every store, florist and garden center in the local area to curate an eclectic display.
This is where multi planters come in, and although the designs can be quite repetitive, they give homeowners a shortcut for potting large quantities of plants.
19. Galvanized planters
Have you always been a fan of rural architecture and want a small piece of it reflected in your decor scheme?
Anyone who has ever worked on a farm will tell you that galvanized metal is a common sight and so you’d do well to decorate your home with galvanized planters and bring about that farmhouse vibe you’ve been longing for.
20. Box plant pots
Don’t have the confidence to care for live plants? No worries. Artificial house plants come with way more potting options.
Indeed, faux plants don’t have to be accompanied by water, soil or access to sunlight, so you get to be rather daring with your pot selection.
We say gather together some decorative boxes, fill them with greenery, and stack one box on top of another for heightened visual interest.
21. Geometric terrariums
If a round terrarium doesn’t do it for you, perhaps a few more corners and angles will change your mind.
Cue the geometric terrarium. It’s not just the angular nature of them that will turn heads and get people talking, it’s also the fact you’re setting up a clash of shape and form between the organic treasures inside and the hard lines that comprise the container itself.
22. Tilted plant pots
Natural landscapes full of thriving plant life are seldom flat, so why is it typical for plant pots to be flat along the top?
To be honest, we don’t really care to answer that question because it opens up an opportunity to set your pot apart from the rest.
With a tilted plant pot, you gain more realism from your plants and a greater sense of nature indoors as it looks as though it is growing out of a hillside.
23. Jug planters
When you give a piece of decor a new purpose, you always end up with an instant focal point.
To this end, have a go at taking something unrelated to plants and testing whether it can rise to the occasion as an eye-catching planter.
Jugs have a 100 per cent success rate as planters, mostly due to the fact they closely resemble vases, but also because it writes a lovely metaphor about drinking in nature.