Summer is the perfect season to enjoy long, leisurely dinners. A beautiful table setting can make these summer evenings extra special. Orchids, with their elegant and exotic appearance, are ideal for creating a stylish table decoration. Read on for ideas and tips to create a summer table with orchids!

 

Also read: Holding onto summer with tropical orchids

 

Create a summer table with orchids

 

Choose a colour palette

Start by selecting a colour palette. A well-thought-out colour scheme can significantly enhance the ambiance of your table setting. Orchids come in a wide range of colours, from soft pastels to vibrant hues. Combine white and pink orchids for a romantic and delicate look, or choose bright orchids like orange and yellow for a lively and energetic atmosphere. Coordinate the dinnerware, table runner, placemats, and napkins with the colours of the orchids for a harmonious look.

 

 

Select various types of orchids

Choose several types of orchids that match the colour palette and style of the table. There are many different kinds of orchids, each with its unique charm. Phalaenopsis, also known as the moth orchid, is a popular choice due to its graceful flowers and long blooming period. The uniquely shaped Cattleya, makes for a beautiful eye-catcher on the table.

 

Add extra accessories

Complete your summer table setting by adding accessories that complement the orchids. Think of beautiful candles in matching colours, gold cutlery, and napkin rings. Use natural materials like woven placemats and linen napkins to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

 

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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!

 

 

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

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!

 

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Did you know that an orchid doesn’t just bloom once, but many times? You can enjoy this plant for years to come! Spring is the perfect time to give an orchid a fresh start. With more sunlight and rising temperatures, orchids often sprout new buds. In this article, we provide you with a few tips to help your orchid rebloom in the spring!

 

How to help your orchid rebloom in the spring

Once your orchid has finished blooming, it may take some time before it blooms again. However, it is worth the wait because when this plant blooms, you can enjoy it for several weeks – sometimes even months! When an orchid begins to grow again, there are a few things you can do to help it along:

• Place the orchid in a bright spot, but not in direct sunlight. Orchids need adequate light to bloom; insufficient light may result in few or no flowers.
• Orchids don’t like drafts. While some fresh air is beneficial, be cautious with frequently open windows and doors.
• Support new stems with a stake. New stems are often heavy and quite fragile, so they can benefit from additional support. And those stakes with clips in the plant pot are there for a reason!
• Water your orchid once or twice a week. Preferably, do this by placing it in a container of water for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the roots to absorb the water.
• Enhance your orchid’s radiance by giving it a bit of extra orchid fertilizer. Note: regular plant fertilizer is too strong for an orchid, so only use special orchid fertilizer!
• Increase humidity by occasionally misting the orchid’s leaves with a plant mister.
• The ideal room temperature for an orchid is between 20 and 22°C.

 

 

Also read: How to keep your orchid in perfect condition!

Orchids are not just beautiful plants to behold; they are also air-purifying, stress-reducing, and energizing. Feeling a bit drained lately? Then you’ll surely benefit from these tips to give yourself an energy boost with orchids. Enjoy!

Give yourself an energy boost with orchids

 

From bathroom to spa

Take a morning to transform your bathroom into a spa. Fill up the tub, use your favourite bath salts, play some soothing music, light some candles, and place a few orchids around – if they weren’t there already. Studies in recent years have shown that people experience less tension when they look at plants. Perfect for your home spa! And with their spectacular blooms, they bring colour, elegance, and an exotic touch to the bathroom. Additionally, orchids thrive in bathrooms due to the high humidity. Most orchid species originate from tropical rainforests, so they appreciate the moist environment. Just make sure there’s enough natural light coming into the bathroom.

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

 

 

Caring for your orchids

After pampering yourself in your home spa, it’s time to focus on your orchids! Remove dead leaves, dust off the green leaves so they can absorb enough sunlight again and water your orchid. By caring for your plants with full attention, you can momentarily forget about everything else. Your orchids will be grateful, and they’ll show it by growing even more beautifully. Altogether, this will make you feel better too!

 

 

Also read: How to create an orchid jungle

Are you wondering how to decorate an Easter table that instantly brings joy? By using accessories and plants in Easter colours – like yellow, pink, and purple – it quickly becomes a cheerful affair. But to make Easter a little more special this year, we’ve come up with two fun Easter decorations that you can make yourself. These will complete the Easter table!

How to decorate an Easter table that instantly brings joy

 

 

A plant pot with Easter eggs

Look for an old plant pot, buy a bag of individually wrapped Easter eggs, and a tube of glue. Then, stick all the eggs onto the plant pot and place an orchid inside. We bet this will garner plenty of compliments! And the best part: you can snack on the Easter eggs during the Easter brunch!

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An Easter arrangement with orchids

Another fun idea for Easter is to create an Easter arrangement with orchids. It looks spectacular but is easy to make yourself! And as a finishing touch, add a few small bunnies and Easter eggs. After Easter you can remove them, and you’ll have a beautiful spring arrangement that will continue to bloom for a long time.

@orchidsinfo An easy orchid arrangement for Easter! Afterwards simply remove the bunnies and eggs to transform it into a spring arrangement 🐣🐰 #easterdecordiy #orchidarrangement #easterarrangement #easterdiy #easterorchids ♬ Food – eas Ratta

 

Need more inspiration to decorate your Easter table? Then also read:

• 5 Easter decoration ideas to make yourself
• Orchids as a feature on the Easter table

A green workspace offers numerous advantages, not just in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of productivity. Plants have the ability to enhance productivity, stimulate creativity, and positively impact well-being. If those aren’t compelling reasons for an office makeover with plants, then what are? Well, we have a few more.

Also read: Create a cozy & comfortable home office with orchids

 

The importance of a green workspace

Adding greenery to your workspace yields immediate positive effects. Some plants, in fact, help improve air quality by absorbing harmful substances and releasing oxygen. This can alleviate headaches, fatigue, and respiratory irritation.

 

 

Moreover, gazing at greenery has a calming effect and can contribute to stress reduction. Studies have demonstrated that employees in a green environment generally feel happier and more content.

 

 

Orchids are ideal for a workspace because they are easy to care for and long-lasting. With minimal effort, you can enjoy them for years!

An important step in keeping your orchid in bloom for as long as possible is watering. Remove the orchid from its decorative pot and place it in a container of water for 5 – 10 minutes, allowing the roots to absorb the water. Remove the orchid, let it drain, and then place it back in the decorative pot. Ideally, do this once a week.

 

 

And hey, look at the difference orchids can make in a workspace. In addition to all the aforementioned benefits, plants add ambiance and inject colour into a space.

 

 

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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.

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!

Also read:

• Interior, flower & plant style trends for 2024
• This is the Dulux Colour of the Year 2024: Sweet Embrace

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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More fun DIY ideas:

• DIY room spray with scented orchids
• DIY: scented sticks with Cambria and tuberose
• DIY: kokedama with exclusive orchids
• DIY: Gift wrapping with orchids

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.

 

 

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!

 

 

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