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9 of the best planters for inside and out
Bring the outside in with unusual, design-led plant pots, from freestanding metal tubs to rustic glazed stoneware
Choosing the right plant (and pot in which to house it) is easy when you know how. Gynelle Leon, houseplant expert and founder of Prick LDN, gives her advice… ‘Just like a brilliant piece of art deserves to live in a frame, houseplants deserve gorgeous planters to enhance and augment their natural beauty. Look for the diameter printed underneath the plant’s nursery pot – you’ll be looking for a planter the same size, or one size up. If you choose a planter without a drainage hole, make sure the nursery pot fits comfortably inside so that water can trickle out; if your planter does have a drainage hole, find a saucer to go underneath to protect your table or floor from water stains. And remember, as long as a room has a window, it can have a houseplant!’
‘Maki’ plant box, Oyoy Living Design
Elevate your favourite houseplant with this tall plantbox. Its leather-wrapped handles are a luxurious touch, while the colour palette feels suitably organic. £115, oyoylivingdesign.co.uk
‘Life Cabin’ planter, Adorno Design
The product of a collaboration between two young designers –Busra Tunc and Jenny Nordberg – this industrial-style piece is made of iron that has been powder-coated by hand. £193, adorno.design
‘Furrowed’ planter, Grant & Budds
Bands of wooden discs adorn the generous curves of this matte-glazed planter. It’s also available in a pleasing ‘Putty Grey’, but we love the luscious appeal of it in this ‘Forest Green’ hue. £34, grantandbudds.com
Marble-effect planter, Henry Holland Studio
Fashion designer turned potter extraordinaire Henry Holland has a distinctive style – his marble-effect pieces in earthenware clay are a must-have for a new generation of design fans. £85, matchesfashion.com
‘Plant Box’, Ferm Living
This elegant plant box makes a handsome home for greenery, but can also have trays added to store keys (or in fact anything you’d like to organise, from magazines to gardening tools). £209, nordicnest.com
‘Prick’ plant pot, Prick LDN
Sometimes, simplicity is the best approach. These terracotta pots by the houseplant experts are available in a range of sizes to perfectly fits the brand’s supplied ferns, cacti and more. £25, prickldn.com
‘Globe’ planter, AYTM
Not just beautiful, this design is also smart. Tilt or twist the black ball on its golden base to help your plant better catch the sun’s rays. Available in a range of sizes. £104, madeindesign.co.uk
‘Fiber’ planter, Broste Copenhagen
Moulded from fibre clay – a combination of resin, mesh, fibrous substance (like pulp waste from paper mills) and stone or clay – a material that’s a lightweight, often sustainable choice, this ridged pot is a rustic gem. £165, royaldesign.co.uk
‘Ribbon’ planter, Owmi Studio
The studio that created this cheerful butterscotch-yellow planter also suggest it could be used as a drinks tray. That’s two of our favourite hobbies checked off in one design – cocktails and greenery. £120, glassette.com
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