How to brighten up your hallway with orchids

The first thing you see when you enter your home is the hallway, and the same goes for your guests. Yet, it’s a space that often gets overlooked when it comes to decorating. But that makes it one of the most impactful spaces to transform! And that transformation doesn’t have to be grand, because a hallway can easily be brightened up with a few orchids. Read on for some inspiration!

Also read: How to incorporate orchids according to the latest interior trends

Brighten up your hallway with orchids

One of the greatest advantages of decorating with orchids is the variety of types and colours. Whether you opt for a classic white Phalaenopsis, a stylish Cambria or another exotic species like Vanda: there’s always an orchid that suits your style.

An easy way to integrate orchids into your hallway is by placing them on a sideboard. Choose a stylish plant pot that complements the decor of the rest of the house, and place one or more orchids on it. This instantly brightens up the space!

 

Nooit meer een saaie hal met orchideeën

 

If you don’t have much space in the hallway, consider placing a small side table or plant stand with an orchid. Adding a mirror here makes the space appear larger, brighter, and gives the illusion of more plants. A win-win situation!

 

 

Is your hallway too narrow to place anything? Work vertically and hang several orchids with plant hangers! By hanging the plants at different heights, the wall appears more playful and taller, which is perfect for creating a spacious feeling in a narrow hallway.

 

Also read: Where should I place an orchid in my house? The 4 best spots

Boost your wellbeing with a cosy plant corner

Just like our phones, we also need moments to recharge. A moment of relaxation, free from distractions around us. A great way to do this is by creating a cozy plant corner in your home. This has multiple benefits, from improving air quality indoors to reducing stress. Curious about such a plant corner? In this article, you’ll find a few tips to create one!

 

Boost your wellbeing with a cosy plant corner

The idea of a plant corner is simple: it’s a specially reserved space in the house where you can place a collection of plants. This can range from a small corner on a windowsill to an entire room dedicated to greenery. Whatever you choose, the intention is to create a calm, inviting environment where you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.

 

Also read: Orchids in the bathroom for a tropical oasis of well-being

 

How to create a plant corner

Start by choosing several different types of plants. Consider their size (the bigger, the better!) and mix and match with different leaf shapes. Don’t hold back; you can really have a lot of plants to make sure you’re surrounded by greenery. You can even create a room divider from indoor trees, allowing you to sit secluded from the rest of the space.

Also, ensure there’s a comfortable chair or sofa where you can relax. Then all you need is a book and a cup of tea, and your moment to recharge is here!

 

Check out this video for inspiration:

 

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Also read: Give yourself an energy boost with orchids

This is Peach Fuzz: Pantone’s Colour of the Year for 2024

Peach Fuzz is the colour we’re going to see a lot of this year, as it has been chosen by Pantone as the Colour of the Year 2024! It’s a velvety, soft peach colour that enriches the heart, body, and mind – as Pantone describes it. Curious about how to style the Pantone Colour of the Year 2024 in your interior? Keep reading for inspiration!

Also read: The 4 interior design trends we’ll be seeing a lot in 2024

Pantone Colour of the Year 2024

Peach Fuzz is a warm, comforting colour. Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, describes the trend colour as nurturing, warm, and welcoming. “In a world that can seem very harsh, people are looking for colours that soothe, colours that are soft and warm, colours that nourish and comfort us,” she says.

Pantone kleur van het jaar 2024: Peach Fuzz

Peach Fuzz in your interior

An easy way to see if the Pantone Colour of the Year 2024 fits into your interior, is through accessories or plants. This way, you can start small without doing a complete makeover. If you like the trend colour, you can always go bigger later.

Peach Fuzz is a soft but striking colour, that combines well with other colours. There are many variations of the colour peach, so there’s always a match to be found. For example, with pastel pink, bright purple, or neutral earth tones. Take a look at the photos below for inspiration!

Kerstboom eruit, kamerplant erin

Pantone kleur van het jaar 2024: Peach Fuzz

Pantone kleur van het jaar 2024: Peach Fuzz

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DIY Terrarium with mini orchid

Just a little more wait, and spring will be upon us. Can’t wait any longer? Bring spring into your home! For example, with this terrarium with a mini orchid. It’s very easy to make on your own, yet it looks spectacular. And with the colourful hues, you’ll surely get a bit of spring fever! Read on to find out what you need and how to get started.

DIY Terrarium with mini orchid

Necessities

To create a terrarium with a mini orchid, you’ll need the following:

  • Large glass jar
  • Hydrogranules
  • Bark potting soil
  • Mini orchid
  • Other small green plants of your choice
  • Moss

Instructions

Got everything you need? Then let’s get started! Start with a layer of hydrogranules at the bottom of the glass jar. This ensures proper water management. The granules absorb moisture and release it gradually, allowing the plants to receive the right amount of water over an extended period. On top of this, add a layer of bark potting soil. This type of soil is specifically developed for orchids and is much lighter than regular potting soil. Next, it’s time to plant the mini orchid and green plants. Place the mini orchid in the centre as the focal point, with the green plants surrounding it. Finally, distribute some moss over the soil.

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How to incorporate orchids according to the latest interior trends

New year, new home! Ready to make some adjustments to your interior but don’t have the time, budget, or desire for a major makeover? In this article, we’ll show you how to incorporate orchids according to the latest interior trends!

Also read: Interior, flower & plant style trends for 2024

 

How to incorporate orchids according to the latest interior trends

Trend colour: Sweet Embrace

The trend colour we’ll be seeing a lot of next year is Sweet Embrace. Dulux has declared this as the Colour of the Year 2024. It’s a gentle blossom pink that is welcoming and brings a sense of peace and softness to a space. An easy way to add this colour to your interior is through orchids. This allows you to introduce a pop of colour, without immediately painting an entire wall in this shade.

Also read: This is the Dulux Colour of the Year 2024: Sweet Embrace

 

Trend: Curved Lines

The Curved Lines trend revolves around round shapes. Think of the round and oval dining tables that we saw a lot of in 2023. In 2024, we’re taking it a step further with even more organic shapes. Imagine a table with a top in various winding forms that seamlessly flow into the legs. Or a curved sofa, a rug in shapes other than straight lines, or start small with a plant pot in organic forms, housing an orchid in a natural hue.

 

Stijltrends 2024: Gentle Paradox

 

Trend: Soft Seventies

The Soft Seventies trend takes us back to the Seventies, a vibrant decade where fabrics and patterns were all about going wild. In 2024, we leave behind the busy prints and instead embrace velvet fabrics, vertical wooden slats, large and comfortable furniture pieces, and funky shapes that add a twist to your interior. The colour palette consists of greens like olive, shades of purple, and caramel. A colour combination that you can easily bring into your home with orchids!

 

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Also read: The 4 interior design trends we’ll be seeing a lot in 2024

This is the Dulux Colour of the Year 2024: Sweet Embrace

The Dulux Colour of the Year 2024 is announced! The trend colour we will be seeing a lot of next year is Sweet Embrace. A gentle blossom pink that is welcoming and brings a sense of peace and softness to a space. Curious about how to style the Dulux Colour of the Year 2024 in your interior? Read on for inspiration!

Also read: The 4 interior design trends we’ll be seeing a lot in 2024

 

Dulux Colour of the Year 2024

The name of the Dulux Colour of the Year 2024 gives it away: Sweet Embrace is a sweet and warm colour. Inspired by the softness of feathers and the subtlety of evening clouds. It’s a delicate shade that changes tone with the light but that always brings warmth to a space. Sweet Embrace is versatile in interior applications, especially because the colour is not too pink.

Sweet Embrace in the interior

Around the Colour of the Year, palettes have been created with colours that are easy to apply and reflect various trends. The colour palettes represent three trends: the quest for belonging, the quest for tranquillity, and the quest for joy.

 

An uplifting colour story

Mixing ethereal and dreamy tones of ochre and soft lilac, this palette has a contemporary, uplifting mood. Its mix of shades provides great opportunities for dynamic colour combinations that can enliven a scheme and bring energy and positivity.

 

 

A warm colour story

Warm, natural shades of sand, soil and terracotta – this family of global earth tones can help create spaces that feel familiar and embracing. These colours are ideal for layering to create a warm, comforting backdrop, and they work particularly well in living rooms or places where people want to come together, connect with family and friends and feel relaxed.

 

Un hiver chaleureux avec des orchidées colorées et durables

 

A calm colour story

Recalling the colours of woodlands and seascapes, these soft greens and blues have a naturally calming and clarifying effect. This palette works perfectly with natural materials such as wood, cork and wool. Mixing darker shades with lighter neutrals, this is a balanced palette that can bring a feeling of simplicity and serenity.

 

Het geheim van blauwe orchideeën

 

Also read: Interior, flower & plant style trends for 2024

Decorate your coffee corner with matching orchids

No day starts without good coffee, right? That’s why your coffee corner deserves to be a cosy spot – after all, you find yourself there quite often, brewing that perfect cup. And a stylish spot for your coffeemaker makes the experience even better! A cosy coffee corner enhances your interior, a place that deserves to be seen. In this article, we’ll share some tips to help you elevate your coffee corner game. From golden spoons to orchids in matching hues!

Also read: A warm winter with long-lasting colourful orchids

 

Decorate your coffee corner with matching orchids

Wondering how to create the atmosphere of a cosy, trendy coffee bar at home? Start by making space for a coffee corner. Whether it’s in the kitchen or in the living room, as long as there’s space for a small table or cabinet! This way, it becomes a standalone part of the interior that deserves to be noticed.

 

 

In terms of styling, coffee is the main character. While coffee gives you an energy boost, the coffee tones in your home create a relaxing and warm atmosphere. Think of brown mixed with white, beige, and black. From espresso to latte macchiato! Combine this with golden accessories for a chic look. This can be reflected in small things, such as golden spoons, a golden frame, or candle holders. Additionally, you can add accessories in brown tones, from cute wall decorations to an abstract artwork in warm mocha colours.

 

 

Finish styling the coffee corner with matching orchids. Did you know that orchids come in many types and colours? All the coffee tones mentioned above are available! Take a look at the images below for inspiration:

 

 

Also read: Bring the outdoors in with orchids in autumn colours

How to bring natural design into your interior this autumn

Now that summer is over, we’re spending more time indoors again. And that’s the perfect excuse to give your interior a touch-up! In this article, we’ll show you how to incorporate the orchid as natural design in your interior. Did you know that orchids also come in beautiful autumn shades? From brown to red and from purple to orange. Keep reading for inspiration!

Also read: 4 tips to keep your orchid blooming for as long as possible

How to bring natural design into your interior this autumn

 

An orchid is not just an indoor plant; it’s a piece of art. And that’s how we should treat it! So, don’t just place it on the windowsill, but choose a carefully considered spot in your home. Orchids on a pedestal, combined with paintings, on a stack of coffee table books, hung from the ceiling, and so on. Need examples? Here they are!

A lush arrangement as an eye-catcher on the coffee table:

 

natural design

 

Or on a stool in the corner, next to a lamp. The lamp will put the orchid in the spotlight!

 

natural design

 

Art meets art!

 

Een fijne thuiswerkplek maak je met orchideeën

 

Place a stack of coffee table books with an orchid on top. Hello, eye-catcher!

 

 

Running out of space? Go vertical by hanging orchids!

 

 

Last but certainly not least: there’s usually space for a piece of art on the dining table. Ensure the table is clutter-free and display a few statement pieces.

 

 

Also read: Bring the outdoors in with orchids in autumn colours

Holding onto summer with tropical orchids

Autumn is approaching, and that means summer is nearly coming to an end. While some can’t wait for autumn or even winter, others wish they could extend the summer season just a little bit longer. Do you fall into the latter category? If so, keep reading for our tips on how to keep the summer spirit alive a bit longer at home with tropical orchids!

Also read: 4 tips to keep your orchid blooming for as long as possible

 

Holding onto summer with tropical orchids

An easy way to prolong the summer atmosphere at home is by introducing tropical orchids. Thanks to their lush, exotic appearance, they create a summery ambience year-round! There are thousands of different orchid species, and they come in a wide range of colours, shapes, and sizes.

For example in pink and orange, a combination that instantly brings a summery feel to your home:

 

 

Yellow, the colour of the sun, is also a great choice!

 

 

Or create an arrangement consisting of various orchid types in various summery colours. Thanks to the different shapes and heights, this becomes a beautiful summer centrepiece!

 

Orchid: beauty that lasts

 

You can create the orchid summer piece in a bowl or in a cute crate. Both options provide a completely different atmosphere at home.

 

Voici comment confectionner une superbe composition avec des orchidées

 

So decide which types of orchids remind you of summer and place them in your home. You can explore the various types on this page.

 

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Everyday Happy Monday with Dutch bloggers Leoni and Tineke

Recently, Happy Monday Blog’s enthusiastic sisters Leoni and Tineke got to work on orchid styling. They are both photographers, have a great sense of styling and love for flowers and plants. Leoni and Tineke call each other every Monday to catch up. Hence, their blog is called Happy Monday. Those who follow their blog or Instagram channel have been able to admire the results. Doesn’t that make you happy every day? Read on for inspiration!

Read also: Create a cozy & comfortable home office with orchids

 

 

Light and open spaces

Although the sisters’ houses are more than 50 km apart, you wouldn’t say so when you see the interiors. One seems like an extension of the other as Leoni and Tineke both like a calm style with lots of light and space. White walls form the base along with a grey or wooden floor.

 

 

The interiors make extensive use of natural materials such as rattan, wicker, linen and wool. This creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. If you check out the interior photos on their blog or Instagram channel, also pay attention to the doors. Leonie and Tineke have a love for old ones.

 

 

Colorful mix

In calm, light interiors, orchids come into their own. The colours of the different flowers seem even more intense. To create eye-catchers, the orchids are not scattered around the house, but grouped in pots. Although Leonie and Tineke opted for a colourful mix of yellow, pink and white orchids, the overall look remains calm. This is due, for example, to their choice of pots. They are mostly white. No, the different shapes and structures do not make them boring. Apart from white pots, the exotic flowering plants have also found a place in sea grass baskets and wooden crates.

 

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Curious about Tineke & Leonie’s blog? Then visit happymondayblog.nl and follow them on Instagram via Happymonday.blog.

 

Want to know more about caring for orchids? Find care tips here.

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