Stands
There are different beautiful stands for indoor flowers; they can be installed or hung both at home and outdoors. Decorative flower stands are selected taking into account their purpose:
- Wall-mounted - used in small rooms, they save space, but they are difficult to assemble, and they simply cannot withstand many pots. Designed for one or two pots, they hide imperfections in the walls well and highlight the beauty of climbing plants.
- Tabletop - the flower stand rests on a table, cabinet or bookcase. They are made in the form of a sculpture or a slide. Such varieties are often used for large plants and are suitable for large rooms.
- Floor-standing structures are stable, but take up a lot of space. They can withstand heavy loads and accommodate many flower pots.
- Street - they are chosen taking into account the landscape design of the site. Outdoor metal flower stands or made from other materials are required to highlight the beauty of the plants grown by the owner.
Advice! When choosing a stand, be guided by where it will be located and what flowerpots can be placed on it. You should not choose bulky structures if you intend to move it further.
Types of floor stands
Floor flower stands for the home are divided into several types, but the most common of them are:
- Stationary – these are classic floor stands. They often have more than one shelf for flower pots. They are made in different modifications: multi-tiered, racks.
- Shelves - have the shape of a ladder with several horizontal shelves connected into one unit. This shelf can be placed on a windowsill or directly on the floor. Available as a cabinet with open doors or in a round shape.
- Mobile - have different shapes and sizes. These are stands on wheels that can simply be moved to another window or rolled out onto the veranda. The presented property facilitates easy cleaning in the place where it is located.
- Non-standard - designs have an unusual appearance and color. They are usually decorated with decorative elements, equipped with ornate supports and decorated with bright details. Fits into any interior design.
There are more types of floor stands. Their designs depend on the ideas of the master who designs the room. For example, screens and towers are in great demand.
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Types by type of construction
Floor shelves for flowers also differ in design.
You should choose a stand taking into account which flowerpot will be placed on it in the future. It would be useful to pay attention to the number of flowerpots. The basic rule for choosing a design type is compliance with the interior.
The following types are distinguished:
- Single. The stand is designed to accommodate one flowerpot. In most cases, it is designed to fit a large pot with a lush or brightly flowering plant. One small flowerpot with a scanty plant on a stand will look ridiculous. The height ranges from 10 to 110 cm, but not higher than the middle height of the room. Made from any material.
- Double. This stand is designed to accommodate two flowerpots. Nests for pots are usually made at different levels, but there are also pots with the same height. Products are of different heights, but the top pot should not extend beyond the 110 cm mark. The structures are made of different materials and have different designs.
- Multiple. It can accommodate three or more flowerpots of different sizes. Such stands are made in the form of a trellis with nests for pots, a ladder, or a structure with multiple and multi-level branches coming out of one rack . They accommodate both large and small flowerpots. They are made from different materials.
Advice ! There are many design options for any type of stand. It is recommended to take the idea of choosing an existing interior from ready-made design projects or find a suitable one in a specialized store.
Vintage style
Below are items that will help you feel the charm of retro style. For example, the living room in the photo features iconic pieces such as the Eileen Gray table, the Castiglioni arc floor lamp and the Barcelona chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Modern copies of these things are available to everyone.
Iconic furniture
Another retro style trend is painted metal furniture . From authentic vintage pieces to bright, colorful contemporary pieces, they're perfect for office spaces, as you can see in the following photo.
Painted furniture
No one has excelled at exploring vintage style like American company Restoration Hardware, which draws inspiration from the past. For example, the school chair that you see in the photo was made according to drawings from more than a century ago.
Modern school chair
The industrial bar stools in the following interior will easily fit into the updated vintage style in the interior of the room. Notice how the light-colored seats harmonize with the muted natural color palette.
Industrial bar stools in a vintage space
We finish the story of vintage style with another product from Restoration Hardware. The French wire chair is made according to samples from the 50s from the Paris Museum. The wire frame of the structure is softened by black cushions.
French wire chair
Color combination on the stand
The main condition for grouping plants in one place is the need to create the same conditions for maintaining and caring for them. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room, furnishings, color scheme and the general idea of the interior design of the existing room. By placing plants on stands, you can hide the existing shortcomings of some flowers and emphasize the advantages of others. There are special rules for combining plants on a stand:
- Pots with tall plants or large leaves that have darker foliage should be placed on multiple stands in the background. Closer to the edge you can place flowers with small or lighter leaves. If you arrange the pots correctly, the group will be visually more voluminous and deeper.
- It is recommended to place shade-loving flowers that require high humidity in the center of the structure. For example, a florarium.
- You should not collect too many brightly flowering or variegated foliage plants in one group. Otherwise, they will hide the beauty of their neighbors and tire the eye.
You can place a group of pots on a windowsill or on a table next to the window. Here it is convenient to use trays with gravel for moisture-loving plant varieties.
What are coasters made of?
Stands for indoor plants are made of various materials, but the following varieties are usually used.
Metal
This is the most popular material for making products. Forged twisted coasters look beautiful and original. They are strong, stable and can support up to 12 pots . Forged coasters are produced in different shapes and styles that fit harmoniously into the interior of the room. Metal structures for flowers can be different and unusual - a pyramid, a heart, a carriage, a bicycle, a treble clef and much more. A metal stand has many advantages - durability, strength, and exquisite forging.
The main disadvantage is its high price, because metal is an expensive material, and the jeweler’s work is also paid for. Metal can rust, so it is important to protect the product from moisture by covering it with paint in a timely manner.
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Wooden parts can be used in combination with a forged structure, but the price will be much cheaper.
Often, wooden stands are used to decorate a room in the Provence style or to create a minimalist interior.
Stands in the form of a small staircase can also be used in loft style design.
Wood can be combined with metal - it looks harmonious.
The advantage of a wooden structure is its low cost. The downside is its fragility and low strength; many flowerpots cannot be placed on it.
Glass
This is an interesting solution for making stands because glass expands the space of the room and allows plants to breathe. Glass products are made in different shapes and colors, plain or with a pattern. Colored in blue, orange or white, they highlight the green foliage and improve the mood. Glass shelves are suitable for any design style. Glass combines perfectly with metal parts. All this can be attributed to advantages. These also include low cost and compactness. Disadvantages are the fragility of the structure and low strength .
Plastic
It has the ability to quickly take a given shape, so both small and large structures can be made from it. They are inexpensive and suitable for purchase by a beginning gardener. The main disadvantage is its fragility during operation. Advantages also include immunity to moisture and mechanical damage.
More often, the manufacturer makes combined stands, because all materials are combined with each other. This correlates their cost and strength, and the choice is up to the buyer.
Relevance of decorative metal structures
The expressiveness and high plasticity of such a material as iron are well known to architects, designers and decorators - professionals working to create the appearance of future cities and the interiors of individual households. Their collaboration with large industrial manufacturers is promoting the active use of iron in public and residential environments.
Due to the properties of metal, professional architects successfully use it to create a wide variety of artistic works. They combine the functional and decorative qualities of iron, using it for the construction and decoration of objects, using forged, riveted, cast and welded metal elements.
Among the metal products, the most common are stairs, fences, window bars, gazebos, benches and chairs for the garden, tables, flower stands, bar counters, etc. Most of them are produced according to sketches of mass-produced products or according to special projects that are brought to life in industries with a narrow specialization.
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There are many benefits of decorative metal products. Perhaps the most important of them, experts consider excellent compatibility with other materials, such as stone (both natural and artificial), wood, ceramics or glass. That is why correctly designed and made decorative metal structures fit perfectly into any interior. The texture of metal products can be anything, since metal is a highly plastic material.
In the modern world, decorative metal structures adorn streets, squares, personal plots and premises for various purposes. They serve for many years and, without exaggeration, are extremely popular, remaining relevant.
Why are metal stands needed?
Iron flower stands are simply necessary in a private area, because they not only hold flowerpots with plants, but also perform a decorative function.
They also contribute to the rational use of landscape design. Metal structures are convenient for outdoor landscaping. Garden metal flower stands can be placed in various places: on the veranda, along the perimeter of the pool, along the facade of the house, near the flower beds, on the sides of the paths.
Metal parts are durable, not afraid of mechanical damage, and will last a long time if they are painted on time to prevent the spread of rust.
Advantages
Metal flower stands have a number of advantages over other designs:
- Versatility - can be located anywhere.
- Durability - iron does not distort, no matter where it stands.
- Resistance to various types of precipitation, because they are coated with a special composition.
- Aesthetics - they help transform the interior of the house and the entire area.
- Originality – you can order the stand according to your own sketch or make it yourself.
- Huge selection - products are made in various shapes, designed to be decorated in any style.
In addition, metal combines perfectly with all materials used, which makes the design look more advantageous.
How to add dynamics to the situation?
Refer to vertical lines
Several parallel vertical straight lines can already give the interior some movement. And at the same time, visually raise the ceiling. In this case, it is not necessary to choose wallpaper with vertical stripes or draw lines on the walls (although this is a very effective option); you can also turn to other methods:
- contrasting curtains on the sides of the window + cornice raised to the maximum height;
- vertical wall decor (for example, a collage of several photographs or posters placed in a line on top of each other);
- accentuation of load-bearing columns protruding from the walls;
- semi-partition with a vertical pattern;
- sconces that cast light up and down;
- narrow and tall paintings, posters, mirrors.
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To horizontal lines
Horizontal lines are used a little less frequently to add dynamics to the interior, but they can also be used. Especially if you want to visually lower the ceiling (then the lines are placed along the wall) or visually move the walls of a narrow room slightly apart (in this case the lines will run along the floor or ceiling).
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Take advantage of asymmetry
Asymmetry, although it is an independent compositional technique, also introduces dynamic notes into the environment, causing the eye to “jump.”
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Draw diagonals
This will help:
- diagonal arrangement of furniture;
- laying flooring diagonally;
- walls painted diagonally;
- carpets and runners with appropriate patterns.
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Leave enough air
Having free space and air in the room is a prerequisite for creating a dynamic interior. The more cluttered the space, the closer the furniture is placed, the more static the situation becomes.
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Choose geometry
Clear geometric shapes are another way to make the interior more dynamic.
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Don't be afraid of contrasts
Contrasting combinations and accents (in reasonable quantities) will enliven your decor and also play into the hands of dynamics. By the way, contrasts are not only in color, but also, for example, in shape, size, hardness-softness, etc.
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How to choose the right one
It is important to pay attention to quality when choosing a product. You need to carefully check the joints of the parts - they carry a large load. This is especially true for the pot holder - they must fit in size. The structure must stand firmly and not wobble. The stand should be at least 40 cm so that the flowers receive full light and air. The distance between the pot holders should be sufficient to accommodate several flowerpots. The places where parts are welded should be free of sag, burrs and barely noticeable.
How to build a garden stand
How to make a flower stand yourself?
To work, you need a welding machine and a device to bend metal rods, as well as the rods themselves to the required size. Then you need to sketch out a drawing of the future stand with dimensions and drawings.
It should be borne in mind that the soil is an unstable material, and for the stability of the product it will have to be driven 60 cm deep. All the necessary parts are bent from metal rods.
The following is an explanation of how to assemble the flower stand. Here it is necessary to fasten all the parts by welding. Then the product must be installed in a permanent place and painted in any color.
Metal floor structures in the interior
The design of any room dictates its own rules, including the installation of structures for flowers. Flower stands in the interior are selected according to shape, color and dimensions for each individual room. In the hallway you can put a single and narrow, but tall structure. For the living room, table-shaped stands for one flowerpot placed around the perimeter are suitable.
In children's rooms, it is better to place stable stands in the shape of animals standing on all their paws. In the bedroom you can install elegantly shaped shelving and place pots with climbing plants on top.
When choosing original flower stands, avoid overly elaborate designs, otherwise they will overshadow the natural beauty of the plant itself. Products should be discreet, but quite effective.
Modern metal furniture
Let's start with modern furniture that brings a refreshing touch to your home. Take a look at the sleek dining room and bar stools and notice how the seat cushions soften each piece.
Chairs with soft seats
A gorgeous octagonal shape, unusual legs, glass top - this stylish table from Alex Sacchetti is simply gorgeous. Here's to getting creative with geometry!
Table made of glass and metal
Fashionable designer chairs and a table from the Italian factory Esedra 2 will add sparkle and luxury to the room, although iconic design motifs are clearly visible in this dining group, for example, the outlines of the legendary Saarinen pedestal table.
Table and chairs from Esedra
And here is a real miracle! Many spheres merged into one, creating the Cloud Chair by Richard Hutten, the latest in design. Maybe it’s too bright for an ordinary living room, but for a museum it’s just right!
Cloud Chair by Richard Hutten
Small cocktail tables are becoming increasingly popular, and these cast aluminum pieces come in several color options. Silver, antique brass, lemon, persimmon and just white - choose what best fits into your interior.
Chic metal tables
With legs as thick as the tabletop (a signature feature of American company Parsons), this rectangular coffee table is crafted from wood covered in metal.
Parsons coffee table
The industrial-style TV stand is compact and therefore suitable for decorating small spaces . Made from raw steel and glass, this piece is reminiscent of how it can easily be given a vintage look through industrial design.
Industrial Style TV Stand
Here's a French-made design in dark gray with unexpected storage spaces.
Industrial style table
