Make indoor plants pop with these style and design tips | The Great Indoors | Gardening Australia

Guest presenter Craig Miller-Randle shares his styling secrets to make your indoor plants into works of art!
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As a furniture and homewares designer, Craig uses shape, texture, and colour to make a place look and feel a certain way, and you can apply the same principles to plant styling.
Craig’s plants are all growing in lightweight plastic pots so that he can give them “great drainage, customise their potting media and change their look anytime I like.” Planting directly into heavier decorative pots makes it harder to move them around and you’re stuck with one look.
Grouping plants in odd numbers creates a balanced effect that makes it more pleasing to the eye. You can also use the ‘pyramid principle’ to group plants - imagine a triangular shape and put tall plants at the back and smaller plants to the side and front to create height and depth. Another way to group plants is by colour, such as those with tones of purple, to create cohesion among plants with different leaf shapes and textures.
Craig has created “vertical drama” in what would otherwise be a bare stairwell void. Plants are used instead of artworks, dripping down the walls and making use of all spaces. To attach plants to the wall, Craig has simply used clear fishing line attached to white shelf brackets drilled into the wall, which doesn’t distract from the plants. For renters, you can achieve the same effect with the highest-rated adhesive hooks you can find - some will hold up to 7 kilograms.
When it comes to more colourful pots, Craig uses the “one or the other rule” - either the plant is the feature, or the pot is the feature. A simple green leaf philodendron can look great in a bold pot, whereas something with colour like the purple Oxalis triangularis, stands out best in plain white.
Designer planters can be pricey, and the cost can add up if you want a dense indoor jungle. Craig suggests upcycling pots you have around the house or from op-shops by painting them with two coats of chalk paint in neutral tones to create a matte finish and so they look like they all belong together.
To create a DIY pot platform, to give height to some plants, Craig uses two similar shaped hand painted pots, and turns the smaller one upside down to act as a plinth. Put the larger one upright on top and glue together with a heavy-duty adhesive.
Plants will naturally bring life into your space so don’t stress about following the rules, focus on how they make you feel!
Featured Plants
Purple Shamrock Oxalis triangularis
Begonia ‘Connie Boswell’ Begonia cv.
Rhipsalis Rhipsalis cv.
Philodendron ‘Golden Dragon’ Philodendron cv.
Filmed on Boon Wurrung & Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
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[@laurapearson3370]

A house isn't a home without plants or pets.....this one is beautiful

[@linardonadelina5923]

Oh please keep this presenter he is so interesting, entertaining and enjoyable

[@FairleyTrashed]

I love everything about this video.

[@ethelstevenslove3165]

Alison Fairly; Yes it's beautiful......

[@wandashaw3551]

OMG! Your home is beyond amazing! Your plants are even more amazing!!! Perfection in my opinion! 😍

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

This is what I like so much about Craig-he keeps it simple when growing plants and gives you ways to make it fun and affordable. And his "one or the other rule" is any easy one to follow. His advice and tips are always in the back of my mind.

[@firda2000]

Speechless of all these beautiful atmospheres in these indoor jungle❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️what a paradise home😘😘😘😘😘

[@anabinaday9118]

Wow!! Your house is so beautiful and refreshing 💖

[@shaeead9654]

I love your ideas on the wall of stairway … n those flowering hoya…❤️

[@shailar9180]

Love love love all ur plants . Beautiful . I got a ton of plants myself . Mostly outdoors / patio area . It is soo much work . I enjoy them when I am home .

[@rechellegissane1424]

Thank you thank you thank you Craig! 🙏🙏🙏 I absolutely loved your series of indoor plants and your apartment is just glorious ❤ You present so warmly and explain the information so easily - you are a treasure. I really hope you make more episodes 🙂

[@evitetriyani6005]

Wish i had beautiful home like that

[@esthernation8245]

Plant styling 101: put plants on every surface you have

[@rosamosse293]

THANK YOU FOR THE BRILLIANT TIP OF NOT LIMITING TO THE SAME DECORATIVE POT. YOU ARE VERY VERY MUCH GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO ❤️❤️!!!

[@PlantedinPots]

“Who wants that kind of commitment” YESS 👏 my mom told me about the rule of 3 / odd numbers for decor when I was younger and for some reason that’s what stuck, now I can’t get it out of my head when I’m decorating and even when I’m putting on jewelry 😅

[@prishlavrghs]

I am mesmerized by your collections.... beautiful 💕....wish I could visit your home.

[@CrowR75]

Just binge watched this group of videos, fantastic!!! Thanks Craig

[@peachesapples9603]

Love your home and your collection of plants !! Beautiful !

[@Didi-yu4zy]

I loved Your home! Oh God give me like this home, please!!!!!!

[@evitetriyani6005]

Beautiful

[@velvetvert9431]

I'm envious that you have the amount of light needed to just put the plants wherever you think they look good! That doesn't fly here in the frozen north, where my poor babies are strategically close to windows and under grow lights to make it through the winter.

[@TT-ty4eg]

Wow. Beautiful thanks

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

Craig, his to die for plant filled home🌴 and knowledge about styling and plant care are beyond amazing🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Every plantabulous part looks great. The hanging plants in the stair well ! 🌴omg they look INCREDIBLE!

[@miriamlagunes4191]

Thank you yo share!! I love your space!!

[@GraftingTactick]

Such a beautiful indoor forest design, I absolutely love it 👌❤ subbed 🤝

[@plantaricanplantasymas]

beyond amazing. love every plant. thank you

[@anndoherty5860]

Thank you so much for sharing your plant knowledge and tips with us. I watched your entire series and have learnt a great deal. I feel really enthused to give indoor plants a go. And yes your home is absolutely amazing! Well done!

[@claudinejonas4117]

My whole heart & soul loves all of your collections! 💕💕🙏🏿🙍🏿‍♀️

[@ethelstevenslove3165]

Beautiful, just beautiful......

[@evitetriyani6005]

Very inspriring houseplant

[@winnievuong7998]

so beautiful

[@Hadinata1994]

So stunning😍 Its not only the plants looks healthy and happy but you placed them as they’re character, loveable house :)

[@manjukhanna6260]

Omg your home 🏡 is amazing 👏

[@MiaUy]

Beautiful and amazing plant collection! I love watching this, I already watch this several times.

[@seahorse394]

Beautiful video !

[@farzana9776]

wow, what a place!

[@SB-fx1so]

Craig! Where has the legend gone- no longer on social media 😢

[@tsigeredaendale6434]

Oh.....! I love all your collection and thank you for you sharing. I have a lot of plants with different white planters. I learn more from you. Thank you again.

[@anaramos5270]

Thanks for showing the way I can organize my plants. Love your place is very beautiful.

[@helenabria1747]

Wow, full of Wow 👏 I do love your designs,, plants,,, and specialty you. Keep up the good work.. Thanks 💓 😊

[@lizzietroup9423]

Fantastic video.

[@GardeningAustralia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-bk5he1rv3s]

Absolutely Gorgeous

[@GardeningAustralia]

Thank you! 😊

[@cf1324]

I already watched all the videos with Craig. I want more! Craig please start your own channel. Can anyone tell me the name of the georgious bromeliad hanging at the bottom of the wall above his stairs (minute 2:50) the one with the horizontal neon stripes?

[@winnievuong7998]

Thank you so much teach me A lot

[@lorraineyanez4301]

The stairwell is amazing, it has two things I love plants and a skylight. I always wanted a skylight well one day I hope my rhypsalis plants are as beautiful as yours.

[@rintup8079]

Love from kerala 🙏

[@alexyb7102]

So amazing!!! May I ask which plant you have there on the right hand side? The big one in the middle? It is so gorgeous!

[@nirmaliemendis7165]

Its so nice and eye catching 🥰

[@zebeart8808]

Beautiful!

[@watiu9lei]

I'm so information overload. This is so thorough. I intend to use a corner of my small living room to have all indoor plants with green and colors but am afraid they die due to lack of sunlight.

[@gintaginting3758]

REALLY LIKE THIS......WONDERFUL

[@loveaustralia5937]

Waiting from Bendigo, Victoria! 💐💐💐💐💐

[@katamyk4638]

Beautiful ❤️

[@SB-fx1so]

Legendary 👌

[@evitetriyani6005]

Enjoy yourplants😍😍😍

[@livingwithplants6043]

Absolutely perfection, I'm in love how you display them, I'm inspired😁😍

[@nicholejohnson9779]

Gorgeous

[@manjushagadipati4578]

Absolutely Awesome! Though wonder how watering and maintenance of the ones suspended at heights is done.

[@rumahbungasyauqi6211]

Awesome home i love all this video 😍😍😍 amazing

[@EverSlimUS]

What an incredible collection and what a breathtaking place to live in with so much light! How many plants do you have? How long does it take to water them...?

[@immp3425]

Eeeeeee keen beans!!

[@joyous5507]

Just stunning!!! 👏👏😍❤️️

[@itsaworkofart]

Thank you for sharing this 😍👍🏻

[@wendynoto4726]

Wow NICE

[@winnievuong7998]

I love you jungle house

[@vandanad3786]

So beautiful.... Specially that hanging wall... Omg.... How u clean ur plants... I always felt stressed after seeing dust on leaves... As I have huge windows.. N windy place.

[@ksenijavojisavljevic2034]

Great comment on art

[@deenasayed2333]

WOW 😮

[@customer01sai97]

I love the stairwell and wondering how could you stick the pots to not let them fall down

[@joses.colonpagan2575]

Amaizing man, where can i find those black square plant stands? Thank you

[@labellalowe3463]

Your plants are amazing! I love them. In the US has USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. What is yours? or something equivalent about the range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival.

[@Hadinata1994]

“Nature is the highest form of art.”

[@under40ty]

Keren bang... Hehehe

[@snezhanatormasheva671]

Красота.

[@user-ir3vw4lm5z]

Does anyone know the brand name of black furniture that was in the living room I guess?? The one on which he tried to put a pot of hime monstera. I really want to find out the name of the furniture.

[@bertharosales6033]

Mm I will like to be in you house to feel the peace that the plants offer

[@mrsbeard5225]

Why don’t you start your own?! :)

[@evitetriyani6005]

I have golden dragon big

[@soniaorchidcenter7742]

Hi

[@Bailey110489]

1. Those two Italian made Terracotta pots are about $50 from Bunnings plus paint and hassle could’ve just paid $20 extra for a decent one. 2. Stacking two short fat pots together didn’t look good at all.

[@JamesBanko1]

Takes real skill to suck your stomach in so hard. Well done 👍

[@zoickn]

I can tell all the plants showed in this video are all new plants from nurseries. Wall without plant stains? Pots all without water stains? Wait till you keep and maintain them. The water stains. Bugs. Fungals. Dried leaves.....

[@mycomment3509]

Just get riff of the plastic, please :)

[@dai12nao]

Wow so beautiful I love to see your videos do you have your own channel or Instagram I love how you explain.

[@debrag3666]

Beautiful