Tips for Choosing and Decorating with
Plant Stands

Plant stands have come a long way from being merely the supportive tool for plants to being a style statement. Now they are not just used to keep the plants arranged but also enhance the looks of any environment- indoors or outdoors. They are not just used for keeping plants but as for decoration too- either to show off some decorative or to accent a corner for enhancing the whole decor. However, care has to be taken so that they may add to the looks and do not ruin them.

• The plant stand for heavier plants should give proper support and complement the type of flooring. For example, a lightweight pedestal is fine for hardwood floors but not for a floor with plush carpet.
• Always consider the home decor style before choosing the material of plant stand. Wrought iron plant stands look fine with all types of decor- contemporary or casual- and are a must when most of your home is furnished with wrought iron furniture. However, a more traditional home decor will look fine with a wooden plant stand.
• When using indoors, a wrought iron indoor plant gives a more dramatic look. A cascading or multi-tier indoor plant stand can enhance the looks further.
• Always differentiate between the indoor plant stands that are bought for placing in the corner of a room from those meant for a prominent spot. The one with delicate intricacies in design will look good in a corner whereas heavy ornamental ones will look good on prominent places.
• Too many indoor plant stands in a single room gives a cluttered look. If anyway, more than a one plant stand is used in a room, their height, color, and types should vary from each other.
• Use the plant stands creatively. Antique indoor plant stands look good by themselves- no need to cover them up with a plant. Something interesting like lovely bird houses or animal figurines can also be displayed on them.
• Always consider the proportion of the plant in relation to the stand- a heavy, overpowering stand is never a match for small, decorative plant.
• Consider the size too. When the plant's container is placed on top of the stand, at least two or three inches around the entire base of the container should be left unused. It will properly support the plant and help keep the stand stable.
• Outdoor plant stands are also good companion of your patio furniture or for such areas like garden, porch or courtyard. If your garden is a small one then place some plants and flowers on outdoor plant stands and surround them with additional plants or decorative items like hanging baskets to give interesting height and depth to the garden.
• The outdoor plant stands should be made of such material that can withstand any weather condition. Wrought iron stands are best suited for this purpose.
• If buying heavy plant stands, consider getting those with built-in wheels to make moving and storing easy.
• If you want to save space then go for tiered plant stands which are good for both- indoor and outdoor use.