I came up with this creative air plant display idea – DIY project, when I found myself with so many air plants that they needed to be transformed into a dramatic tabletop centerpiece.
Air plants are one of my favorites plants, they are amazing for making a creative tabletop Display. Do you love this fun plants as much as I do? During quarantine I began to explore the many types of air plants in the market.
This air plant exploration brought me to nirvana and pushed me to develop a creative air plant display idea!
Have you seen how many fun shapes, colors and sizes are available in the market?
So many to choose from that I have to stop myself or I will need a room just for them!
I have thought about it! I haven’t told my husband yet.
We all have extravagant thoughts to create something special.
Another ones of my loves are succulents. I have Easy Steps to create a succulent garden. READ HERE
This display began when a beautiful walnut cutting board cracked, after many years of use. I couldn’t just leave it in a corner and not use the wood for creating something new. Have you had anything that you just can’t let go of
This is one of mine!
I thought I should cut the wood in different size pieces and create a layered look to display air plant.
You can create this look with any scrap of wood you have in your home.
What will you Need?
- Get creative and find unique pieces around your home!
- Different types of air plants; different colors, textures and heights.
- Fresh herbs from your garden.
- A piece that is a vintage or meaningful item.
- Feathers
- Wood Blocks
- Tea Candles with clear cup
- Jar with different textures and colors to add a vintage look.
I found the tray on amazon and loved the different jars. That is when I decided to take it to the next level.
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Tray with short glass jars only
Tray with tall glass jars only
Let’s take a look at the Materials and Wood Blocks Placing.
What to place the Air plants in for a creative look
The most important thing when you do a creative air plant display is to use different textures and glass sizes to bring together the story. I found this Amazon decor piece and realized that the glasses had a vintage feel and I transformed the look to be a creative air plant display.
The best thing is, no water needed!
This fact really makes for allowing for creative ways to display air plants.
I just love this about them. So much you can do with air plants!
How to Frame an Air Plant Display.
There are a few important things that I followed for a creative air plant display:
- Anchor your display with taller air plants at the ends. Feathers are also a great addition.
- Use candle light to highlight the dramatic shapes and soften them against the wood.
- Introduce your favorite herb to soften the linear shapes.
Check out my post on How to Create a Stunning Tablescape – as a Designer!
An Air plant Display can be as unique as you Dream of.
How to bring it all together your Display
A creative air plant display does not need to be complicated. You can achieve this by bringing the pieces you love the most and anchoring them on a raised surface to contain them and frame the look.
Now that you have the tools, go create an amazing display with your favorite air plants! I use air plants in so many ways, but I think a table centerpiece is my favorite creative air plant display. Tell me how you plan to display yours! Remember that this is an opportunity to incorporate pieces that have a story and create what you love most, an opportunity to tell a story.
Your Cocoon Awaits you!
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[email protected] says
Your air plant table centerpiece is gorgeous!
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you so much Paula!
Kim says
Wow, that is really outstanding! I am generally a flower girl, but this is so elegant!
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you! I love air plants because you can do so much with them! I love flowers but air plats are so fun!
Melba Dechoudens says
I have been a fan of air plants for years, however, I had no idea of all decorations one could do with them, thank you.
gardenchillmudra says
Endless possibilities!
gardenchillmudra says
You got me started!!!
Carol Karl says
Gosh I haven’t see air plants for years. These all look amazing.
gardenchillmudra says
Today you can find so many different ones! It makes it so much fun to make different creations with them.
Marie says
I love how you reused the walnut cutting board. This turned out stunning! The herbs and feathers add a nice texture. Such a sophisticated way to display air plants, Melba!
gardenchillmudra says
Today you can find so many different ones! It makes it so much fun to make different creations with them.
Jennifer Williams says
How gorgeous! I love air plants and they add so much personality.
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you Jennifer! So happy to hear someone else loves them as much as I do!
Diane says
This is so smart! And you’re right about the candlelight highlighting their interesting shapes.
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you so much Diane! Candles are definitely my favorite way to create a cozy mood.
Stacey says
This is SO gorgeous, Melba! I’m definitely pinning this for later. I would LOVE to one of these for my home. Thank you for the inspiration!
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you Stacey! So fun and simple to do!
Cindy says
This is a great project. I’m generally not an air plant fan. You made an elegant setting with these!
gardenchillmudra says
I totally understand. Maybe I will change your mind! They are amazing, so many different types. Hope you try it and enjoy having them.
[email protected] says
This is just beautiful!
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you so much Libbie! So happy you liked it.
Maria says
I have to admit that I don’t own a single air plant but now I want to!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity. Love it:)
Jayne says
This is a fabulous idea, especially for someone like me who struggles to keep house plants alive!
Cindy says
This is a work of natural art! Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
Danielle says
Wow! I didn’t even know all of these types existed! You have displayed them beautifully!
gardenchillmudra says
Thank you Danielle! Yes, you can’t imagine how many are available. I go to a place here that has an amazing display of all types. Dangerous place for me! lol!