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Designing with Foliage: How Plants are The Finishing Touch

Interior design has evolved: foliage now functions as a core layering element, not just an afterthought. Architecture Digest says interior designers report plants are now “standard” in client design briefs. Together, we can explore how to integrate plants into every space (bookshelves, bathrooms, kitchens) as one would use art or texture. And with “Shelfies” and “Shelf styling with plants” seeing a 90% spike in Instagram hashtags over the past year, Justin Hancock, horticulturist with Costa Farms, can demonstrate how plants elevate both form and function, how to choose plants for their structure and leaf texture, and how to treat them like sculptures. 

Featured Plants & Why They Work:

  • Pilea (Pilea peperomioides, Pilea varieties): Compact, sculptural, great for shelves.
  • Philodendrons (various climbing or vining types): Adds organic movement and layering.
  • Statement Aroids (e.g., Monstera, Anthurium, Alocasia): Bold leaves become focal points or plant art.

Why this is Timely:
Plants as the finishing touch every interior needs; this angle lends itself to features like 10 Ways to Style with Plants This Year or Design Lessons from Top Stylists. According to the National Association of Realtors, 74% of home buyers say greenery improves visual appeal and makes spaces more inviting.

Contact Stacey Pierson for high-res images and to have Justin comment on your particular questions. 610-444-3040 or stacey@gardenmediagroup.com 

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