Green party Get back to nature

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“Wind extra long fronds around exposed beams or attach to the wall to add a grown-in effect” Jenna Holmes plant designer

Green party

Bring the outside in with a plethora of greenery to help promote a sense of serenity and wellbeing

Biophilic design aims to reinforce our connection with nature by creating sensory spaces filled with organic textures, sunlight, fresh air and greenery. Indoor plants are a big part of this, helping to reduce stress, clean the air and bring a note of calm to our interiors. The home of plant designer Jenna Holmes (@plantmama) is one such leafy haven.

Art of Zen Bring nature indoors with a living mural of trailing plants On side wall shelf: Devil’s ivy plant. On back wall shelf: Devil’s ivy plant. Rhipsalis trailing plant. On floor: Polemonium ‘Touch of Class’ plant, for similar pot, try Northcote Pottery ‘Frankie’ 27cm x 23cm egg pot in Black, $38, I/N: 0057375. All plants sold separately. Home Bazar ‘Bahama’ 68cm x 115cm x 75cm rattan lounge in Natural, $199, I/N: 0167004. Tea cup and tea accessories, T2 Tea, t2tea.com. Cushions and plate, H&M Home, hm.com/nz. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. 

JENNA OF PLANT MAMA creates indoor plant jungles

Curves help to bring a natural aesthetic into the home. They’re ergonomic and easy on the eye, so look to furniture with rounded edges

Going up Treat your staircase as an evolving gallery for slender plants – just allow plenty of space for feet to tread and ensure handrails are easily accessible for safety

On stairs, from bottom: Maidenhair fern, peace lily. Devil’s ivy plant in Tuscan Path ‘Octavia Hunter’ 40cm x 38cm medium pot in Green, $69.89, I/N: 0118052. Ctenanthe ‘Grey Star’ plant. Fiddle leaf fig. On window sill, from left: Rhipsalis trailing plant, for similar pot, try Moda ‘Moderno Cache’ 18cm round plastic pot in Charcoal, $7, I/N: 0313629. Dichondra argentea ‘Emerald Falls’. Hanging near window: Rhipsalis trailing plant. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own.

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Grow an indoor garden A wealth of greenery can help to soften the lines between indoors and out, and enhance our connection to nature

Opposite page, hanging from ceiling: Boston fern. Devil’s ivy plant. On wall: Devil’s ivy plant. Boston ferns. On timber stand: Chinese money plant. String of hearts plant. Devil’s ivy plant. On ledge, from left: Devil’s ivy plant in Tuscan Path ‘Octavia Hunter’ 40cm x 38cm medium pot in Green, $69.89, I/N: 0118052. Spathiphyllum wallisii peace lily ‘Sensation’. Cactus in Tuscan Path ‘Octavia Hunter’ 40cm x 38cm medium concrete pot, $69.89, I/N: 0118055. Monstera plant. On floor, from left: Fiddle leaf fig in Tuscan Path ‘Stone Art’ 55cm x 45cm extra large egg pot in Black, $129, I/N: 0044423. Rubber plant ‘Burgundy’. Ctenanthe ‘Grey Star’ plant. Happy cane Dracaena fragrans ‘Massangeana’. Maidenhair fern. On table: Candles and candle holders, H&M Home. All plants sold separately. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Above, on shelf, from left: Monstera adansonii Swiss cheese plant, for similar pot, try Moda 18cm round self watering plastic pot in White, $12.50, I/N: 0313653. Dichondra argentea ‘Emerald Falls’. Hoya ring plant, ‘Burrito Donkey Tail’ plant and variegated devil’s ivy plant, for mini pots, try Scheurich 9cm x 8cm pots in Assorted Colours, $4.98 each, I/N: 2891345. String of hearts plant, for similar pot, try Tuscan Path ‘Ava’ 16cm x 15cm ceramic cylinder pot in White, $9.89, I/N: 0125597. All plants sold separately. Below, on shelf: All plant and product details as before. On coffee table: Plant and product details over the page. 

Calming and fresh, a greenpainted feature wall makes the perfect pairing with an array of indoor plants

Living colour Fill your home with a gentle palette of soft, earthy tones and other colours inspired by the natural world

Hanging from ceiling: Boston fern. On green shelf: see previous page. On coffee table: Monstera plant leaves. On side table: Ligularia reniformis, for similar pot, try Moda ‘Moderno Cache’ 18cm round plastic pot in Charcoal, $7, I/N: 0313629. String of pearls plant, for similar pot, try Moda ‘Modern’ 15cm round plastic pot in White, $5, I/N: 0313632. On floor: Dragon tree plant. Boston fern. Plant, for similar, try Chlorophytum ‘Spider’ plant. All plants sold separately. Brilliant ‘Orb’ glass DIY pendant light in Black, $74.90, I/N: 0137651. Green cushion and vase, H&M Home. Teawares, T2 Tea. All other products, stylist’s own.

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Natural materials, like timber, stone and linen, bring the textures and organic forms of nature into the home, creating a restful look

“Trial and error is so valuable. I have become an expert because I have spent time making those mistakes and learning from them,” says Jenna Holmes

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Use all surfaces for a multilayered plant jungle. “Recognise areas you can add plants other than just on the floor. Wall planters and hanging planters can really open up the floor space and create a different visual effect,” says Jenna Holmes

Top shelf: Monstera adansonii Swiss cheese plant. Middle shelf, left to right: Hoya ring plant, for mini pots, try Scheurich 9cm x 8cm pots in assorted colours, $4.98 each, I/N: 2891345. Plant, for similar, try Chlorophytum ‘Spider’ plant, for similar pot, try Moda ‘Moderno Cache’ 15cm plastic pot in Charcoal, $5, I/N 0313626. String of hearts plant, for similar pot, try Moda ‘Modern’ 15cm round plastic pot in White, $5, I/N 0313632. Bottom shelf, left to right: Dichondra argentea ‘Emerald Falls’. ‘Burrito Donkey Tail’ plant, for mini pots, try Scheurich 9cm x 8cm pots in assorted colours, $4.98 each, I/N: 2891345. String of pearls plant, for similar pot, try Tuscan Path ‘Ava’ 16cm x 15cm ceramic cylinder pot in White, $9.89, I/N: 0125597. Top left corner: Fiddle leaf fig plant. Bottom right corner: Monstera plant. All plants sold separately. Shelves, for similar, try Flexi Storage 900mm x 240mm x 38mm floating shelves in Oak, $41.52 each, I/N: 2583900. Pendant, for similar, try Verve ‘Paco’ pendant light in White $24.88, I/N: 0304658. Velvet cushions, H&M Home. Bedlinen, Adairs, adairs.co.nz. All other products, stylist’s own. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. ◆ To hear more of Jenna’s tips on indoor plants, listen to episode 1 of our new podcast, Staying Grounded by Bunnings. See page 5 for details.