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Spotted! Moss Turns Up Inside
This pot-plant alternative is appearing in some unexpected places in homes
The trouble with plants for many people is that they needs lots of light, frequent watering, pruning and fertilising. Enter moss, which is low maintenance and incredibly versatile. One of the most popular uses for moss is in vertical gardens. The trend has been going strong for a while and marries well with the practicality of moss, but the creative options are almost limitless, with moss having the ability to take on sculptural qualities.
When it comes to creating atmosphere, Buddhist monks have long understood the calming effects of moss. The soft texture and varying shades of green provide a soothing backdrop to a room. Even if you’re not ready to cover a wall with it, potted moss will provide hints of spa-like tranquility for the benefit of any home.
When it comes to creating atmosphere, Buddhist monks have long understood the calming effects of moss. The soft texture and varying shades of green provide a soothing backdrop to a room. Even if you’re not ready to cover a wall with it, potted moss will provide hints of spa-like tranquility for the benefit of any home.
Instead of candles
Moss balls are a Japanese tradition known as Kokedama. Here they are presented on classical silver candle sticks. While this artistic tradition dates back centuries, the balls suit a modern aesthetic well.
Moss balls are a Japanese tradition known as Kokedama. Here they are presented on classical silver candle sticks. While this artistic tradition dates back centuries, the balls suit a modern aesthetic well.
Moss ball collection
A grouping of moss balls forms a lovely focal point for this living room. Balancing them around each other shows off their sculptural quality and allows you to play around with different sizes. You can make your own moss balls as long as the soil contains peat moss for moisture.
A grouping of moss balls forms a lovely focal point for this living room. Balancing them around each other shows off their sculptural quality and allows you to play around with different sizes. You can make your own moss balls as long as the soil contains peat moss for moisture.
Planter box moss
In contrast to the moss ball collection, this coffee table centrepiece takes a more natural form, with imperfect edges and an uneven height. For a more casual living room, particularly one with a country style, this type of arrangement is right in keeping.
DIY ideas for potting up houseplants
In contrast to the moss ball collection, this coffee table centrepiece takes a more natural form, with imperfect edges and an uneven height. For a more casual living room, particularly one with a country style, this type of arrangement is right in keeping.
DIY ideas for potting up houseplants
Potted moss
Got a thing for green? In this kitchen, little pots of green punctuate the display case alongside a gallery-worthy collection of emerald green crockery. The moss is used ingeniously here to fill in the gaps between the dishes without taking attention away from them.
Got a thing for green? In this kitchen, little pots of green punctuate the display case alongside a gallery-worthy collection of emerald green crockery. The moss is used ingeniously here to fill in the gaps between the dishes without taking attention away from them.
Bathroom wall
Freestanding baths can be divine. Their beautiful shape is like artwork for your bathroom. Sometimes, though, you might want some separation and shelter from the rest of the room. This dramatic moss wall would capture some of the spray and steam from the bath while creating a stunning partition.
Freestanding baths can be divine. Their beautiful shape is like artwork for your bathroom. Sometimes, though, you might want some separation and shelter from the rest of the room. This dramatic moss wall would capture some of the spray and steam from the bath while creating a stunning partition.
Dining room centrepiece
This modern dining room is brought to life with an arrangement of three round moss bowls, picking up on the circular art and chandelier as well as the curvature of the dining chairs. The green also accentuates the crisp white table and walls.
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This modern dining room is brought to life with an arrangement of three round moss bowls, picking up on the circular art and chandelier as well as the curvature of the dining chairs. The green also accentuates the crisp white table and walls.
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Meditative moss
Once you’ve mastered small arrangements, feel free to step it up a notch or three (or leave it to the professional firms like The Sill, who constructed this one). This wall, in a New York meditation studio, combines ferns and multiple types of moss to create a three-dimensional effect across a wall almost three metres wide.
Once you’ve mastered small arrangements, feel free to step it up a notch or three (or leave it to the professional firms like The Sill, who constructed this one). This wall, in a New York meditation studio, combines ferns and multiple types of moss to create a three-dimensional effect across a wall almost three metres wide.
A carpet of green
One way to connect your interior space to the outdoors is through a garden atrium. The effect is almost surreal in this house. As you look through the atrium, the moss garden almost seems like it belongs to the outdoor environment on the other side of the wall. The moss also provides a strong textural contrast with the corrugated exterior wall.
One way to connect your interior space to the outdoors is through a garden atrium. The effect is almost surreal in this house. As you look through the atrium, the moss garden almost seems like it belongs to the outdoor environment on the other side of the wall. The moss also provides a strong textural contrast with the corrugated exterior wall.
Moss pairings
You can create rather unique floral displays by arranging moss with other flowers and plants. This arrangement with daffodils is a conversation piece on its own. While wide shallow vessels work well, you can also use driftwood as a platform to build upon.
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Moss can be worked into homes in the most subtle of ways, or used for a dramatic, transformational effect. How would you consider using it in your home? Tell us in the Comments.
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You can create rather unique floral displays by arranging moss with other flowers and plants. This arrangement with daffodils is a conversation piece on its own. While wide shallow vessels work well, you can also use driftwood as a platform to build upon.
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Moss can be worked into homes in the most subtle of ways, or used for a dramatic, transformational effect. How would you consider using it in your home? Tell us in the Comments.
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A ledge of moss makes for a pillowy shelf to look at while you lie in the bath. The moist environment in the bathroom creates the perfect climate and enough hydration that watering shouldn’t be necessary. The natural stone is an ideal match for the greenery.
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