No matter how spacious your abode may be, or whether it’s rented or owned outright, there’s no denying that a sprinkling of foliage makes a house a home.
Perhaps because one must nurture their photosynthesising friends, houseplants are commonly indicative of a caring, contemplative owner. According to Horticulture Magazine, 43 per cent of people with houseplants said looking after them improved their wellbeing, and as many as 37 per cent of purchasers think that the container is just as important as the type of plant.
Selecting the right plant pot is in equal parts fun and functional. Not only must your chosen piece fit your plant, but it must also complement your interior. Sure, you can opt for a classic terracotta container, but considering the expansive array of chic plant pots on the market at present, it would be something of a missed opportunity.
From funky floral prints courtesy of Anthropologie to uni room-ready Oliver Bonas eye-catchers, there are ample designs to uncover. The majority are also highly affordable, with household names such as Urban Outfitters, Homebase and H&M Home stocking stylish pots with low price tags.
Fill your space with shell-inspired pots to mirror the serenity of the sea, pepper your home with some decadent glazed pieces to add a textural touch or champion a futuristic metallic colour scheme to modernise a room. More affordable than art and less messy than a lick of paint, accenting your home with plant pots is an instantaneous way to lift any interior space.
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Anthropologie Faye Glazed Stoneware Plant Pot
Size: 18cm x 20cm
Made from 100 per cent stoneware, this gorgeous lilac piece by Anthropologie is a sweet spring-like accent to colour your space.
Buy now £16.00, Anthropologie
Oliver Bonas Kuori Green Wavy Ceramic Plant Pot Medium
Size: 15cm x 13.5cm
You can always count on Oliver Bonas to deliver in the home accessories department. Take this darling planter for example: in a warm ochre hue, it would look as pretty standing on a sideboard as it would on a window ledge. Add plants, real or faux, to create a stunning little display. Perfect for anyone short on space or first-time gardeners.
Buy now £16.50, Oliver Bonas
H&M Small Bubble Pot
Size: 13cm x 9.5cm
Just try and say the word ‘bubble’ in an angry or stressed tone and you’ll see how impossible it is. The same feels true of this glazed stoneware pot with its mood-boosting bubble design. The neutral white colourway makes it a versatile piece that will only be enhanced by the plant inside.
Buy now £12.99, H&M
TK Maxx Multicolour Floral Ceramic Planter
Size: 15cm x 15cm
Cheap yet undeniably cheerful, this petite planter is bursting with sunset-tone florals to delight any green-fingered fanatic.
Buy now £6.99, TK Maxx
Urban Outfitters Blue Cake Plant Pot
Tap into coquettecore with this cake-inspired pant pot that radiates Marie Antoinette charm. Working double duty, you can easily fill it with plants or instead reserve it for household essentials, makeup or stationary. The kitschy cute piece will delight any sweet-toothed spectator.
Buy now £18.00, Urban Outfitters
Dunelm Ceramic Monkey Plant Pot
Size: 13cm x 14cm
Available in sizes small and medium, this inexpensive plant pot will whisk you away to the luscious tropic of the jungle, buzzing with exotic wildlife from monkeys to dramatic Birds of Paradise.
Buy now £4.00, Dunelm
Aadon Ceramic Planter
Size: 17cm x 17cm
Another glazed glory, this soothing pale blue planter is the perfect base for your blooming buddy. It has a soft blue colourway to suit all interiors, whether your home leans towards a more modern or traditional aesthetic.
Buy now £14.99, Wayfair
M&S Chequerboard Ceramic Planter
Size: 19cm x 16.5cm
Didn't you hear? Checkerboard is the new It-girl print. Embrace the Gen Z-approved design with M&S’ sweet plant pot, suitable for taller blooms and blossoms.
Buy now £15.00, M&S
Burgon & Ball Porto Indoor Planter
Size: 14cm x 12.5cm
With a textured, ceramic design, this planter celebrates the rich heritage of ceramic design in Portugal. In a waterproof, stoneware with a textured finish, the intricate pattern gives an artisanal feel. At 14cm high, the small option is designed to fit the size of most house plants.
Buy now £13.95, Amazon
Homebase Glazed Finish Green Planter
Size: 25.5cm x 30cm
Add a mermaid-like touch of colour to your home. Homebase’s inexpensive yet elegant glazed plant pot is perfect for the summer season. Fill with pretty plants and the compliments are sure to flow.
Buy now £7.50, Homebase
