Urban homes are notorious for having smaller outdoor spaces that encourage inhabitants to get creative with how they can maximize it, which is exactly what's at work with this vertical plant wall. Designed by Stem Landscape Architecture & Design, the custom-designed planter has frames sections for greenery that incorporates plant life despite there being no open ground space nearby. The unit also features a built-in bench to let inhabitants sit amongst the greenery and enjoy its ambience, despite being nestled in the hustle and bustle of an urban location.
The vertical plant wall is paired with Monstera and Rhipsalis plants, while other portions are integrated with edible herbs and even flowering perennials to provide a pop of color.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Low-maintenance Urban Gardens
- The trend of low-maintenance urban gardens presents an opportunity for companies to develop innovative, space-saving solutions for city dwellers who want to incorporate greenery into their small outdoor spaces.
- Vertical Plant Walls
- The vertical plant wall trend offers opportunities for designers and architects to create customizable and space-efficient structures that allow urban inhabitants to enjoy the beauty of plants and nature even in limited space.
- Multifunctional Outdoor Furniture
- The trend of incorporating built-in benches and seating into outdoor structures like vertical plant walls provides an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative, space-saving designs that cater to the needs of urban dwellers.
Where This Applies
- Landscape Architecture & Design
- The landscape architecture and design industry can capitalize on the trend of low-maintenance urban gardens by offering customized solutions for incorporating greenery into small outdoor spaces.
- Plant Nursery
- The plant nursery industry can benefit from the vertical plant wall trend by offering a variety of suitable plants, including low-maintenance options and plants that thrive in limited light conditions.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The furniture manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of multifunctional outdoor furniture by developing innovative designs that combine seating and greenery, providing urban dwellers with functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces.
