Floral wedding trends for 2019
It’s the flowers that really complete a wedding. Many brides carry a bridal bouquet, but this is only the beginning. After all, flowers create a beautiful background that’s perfect for capturing those special moments in pictures. Read more
Here’s how to create a floral wedding with Anthurium flowers
Anthuriums as cut flowers are available in a multitude of shapes, colours and patterns. This makes them the ideal flowers for bridal decorations. Read more
Is it beneficial to have plants in a bedroom?
People used to think that having plants in a bedroom wasn’t such a good idea since plants release oxygen during the day but absorb it at night. Read more
Plants in the kitchen? 5 inspiring examples
If we could, we’d have plants all through the house. In the living room, of course, but also in the hall, the bedroom and the bathroom. And why not in the kitchen as well? Read more
The most beautiful urban jungle bathrooms on Instagram
5 striking vases that set the scene for cut anthurium flowers
Whereas you (hopefully) buy yourself flowers often, you probably never buy a vase. After all, once you have a number of vases, you usually don’t need a new one (and your storage space is probably full already). Read more
6 distinctive plant pots for your Anthurium plant
Once you buy a plant, you probably put it straightaway into a plant pot that you already have and leave it at that. A pot’s a pot, right? Read more
Flower arranging 2.0: How to create a beautiful bouquet
Flower arranging might seem a little tedious or old-fashioned, but it doesn’t have to be. Actually, it can be a delightful opportunity for some ‘me time’. Besides this, your flowers will both look prettier and last longer. Read more
Give your home a spring update
Spring is here! The first rays of sunshine are peeking through the clouds and we’re all getting a case of spring fever. Now that the spring cleaning is all done, it’s time to spruce up your home with a new look – including fresh flowers and plants. Read more
Freakebana: the latest “Ugly-Cool” style of arranging flowers
The latest trend in flower arranging is Freakebana: a modern variant of Ikebana, the Japanese minimalist art of flower arranging. Read more
Harvesting Elements: a style trend with a simple, sober, and sustainable approach
Last year, trend watcher Aafje Nijman presented the three style trends for 2019 that she developed together with the Flower Council Holland, Tuinbranche Nederland, and iBulb. Read more
New Frontiers: rapid change, smart solutions, and sensory effects
Last year, trend watcher Aafje Nijman presented the three style trends for 2019 that she developed together with the Flower Council Holland, Tuinbranche Nederland, and iBulb. Read more
Soft Landing: a style trend that’s soft, inviting, and attractive
Last year, trend watcher Aafje Nijman presented the three style trends for 2019 that she developed together with the Flower Council Holland, Tuinbranche Nederland, and iBulb. Read more
How to use the Pantone colour for 2019 in your home
The Pantone colour of 2019 has been chosen! Living Coral – ‘an animating and life-affirming shade of orange with a golden undertone’ – has been named the colour of the year for 2019. Read more
Inspiration for a baby’s room with botanical flair
Is there a baby on the way? If so, you’re probably thinking about decorating a baby’s room. One of the latest trends is the “botanical” baby’s room. But how can you create one? Read more
December 2018: Anthurium Houseplant of the Month
Powerful appearance, attractive to see and timelessly beautiful: the Anthurium is the kind of roommate that you’ll never get bored of! An exotic plant with her shiny leaves and colored bract, that bring back both a classic and a modern interior to life. Read more
Give any room a colourful exotic look by introducing plants to brighten up the autumn season
It’s easy to make your own unique exotic still life. Simply put a number of gorgeous anthurium plants in different pots and then arrange them together on a pretty cabinet. Read more
6 beautiful ways to display your plants
You simply used to put a plant in a planter, and that was it. Today, there are so many great ways to display your plants that an ‘ordinary’ planter could look pretty boring indeed. Read more
Decorating your home using the Flexa trend colour for 2019: Spiced Honey
Every year, the colour professionals at the Flexa ColorLab meet with trend watchers who keep an eye on design and social developments. Together, they select the Flexa Colour of the Year. For 2019, this colour is: Spiced Honey. Read more
3 tips to make your summer last even longer
Are you like so many of us who just aren’t ready to say goodbye to summer? With autumn just around the corner, it’s almost impossible to avoid. But you can make summer last a little longer inside by making a few changes there! Here are some ideas to do just that. Read more
How to create a mini urban jungle in your home
Anyone who loves plants will tell you that you just can’t have enough of them. But where can you find space to display them all to perfection? This is where we come in: here’s a suggestion on how to create a mini urban jungle in your own home! All it takes is a few tips and tricks. Read more
5 nifty plant stands for under €30
If you have lots of houseplants, it’s nice to display them in various ways and places. You could place them on a little stool, a bench or a shelf, but what about a plant stand? Read more
The 3 style trends for the flower and plant sector in 2019
The new year has started, so it’s time to start looking at the green trends for 2019! Trend watcher Aafje Nijman recently presented the three style trends for the flower and plant sector that she developed together with the Flower Council Holland, Tuinbranche Nederland, and iBulb. Read more
3 reasons to have more flowers at the office
Flowers make you happier, less stressed and more relaxed. They also have a beneficial effect on communication and employee satisfaction at the office. Enough reasons, you might say, to have more flowers at the office. This article explains exactly how this works. Read more
Style trend Romance 3.0: decadence, flowers and plants
Last year, the Tuinbranche Nederland, the Branchevereniging VHG, iBulb and Flower Council Holland consulted trend watcher Aafje Nijman to present three style trends for 2018: ‘Punk Rebooted’, ‘Re-assemble’ and ‘Romance 3.0’. Read more
Re-assemble: a style trend with lots of colour and creative contrasts
Last year, the Tuinbranche Nederland, the Branchevereniging VHG, iBulb and Flower Council Holland consulted trend watcher Aafje Nijman to present three style trends for 2018: ‘Punk Rebooted’, ‘Re-assemble’ and ‘Romance 3.0’. Read more
Punk Rebooted: a style trend that breaks the rules and catches the eye
Last year, the Tuinbranche Nederland, the Branchevereniging VHG, iBulb and Flower Council Holland consulted trend watcher Aafje Nijman to present three style trends for 2018: ‘Punk Rebooted’, ‘Re-assemble’ and ‘Romance 3.0’. Read more
Taking beautiful pictures of flowers
We recently shared 6 Instagram accounts full of inspiration for flower lovers: each and every one is bursting with gorgeous original flower pictures. So captivating, they could almost make you jealous! Read more
How to incorporate the 3 green trends for 2018 in your own garden
At the end of last year, the Tuinbranch Nederland, the Branchevereniging VHG, iBulb and Flower Council Holland put together three green trends for 2018: ‘Punk Rebooted’, ‘Re-assemble’ and ‘Romance 3.0’. And now that summer is fast approaching, we can hardly wait to see these trends popping up in the garden! Read more
How to create an urban jungle in your bathroom
The urban jungle trend was a big hit in 2017 but it’s still going strong in 2018. You see it particularly in living rooms because that’s where you usually spend most of your time and can enjoy it most. But have you ever thought of turning your bathroom into an urban jungle? Read more
With these plants you bring spring into the house
Now that spring has begun, the sun begins to show itself more often. Wonderful! We are well and truly ready to venture outside without a jacket, put on our sunglasses and grab a seat on a terrace. Read more
Home decorating tips: how to use anthurium plants
Who could imagine a home without plants? They make any room more inviting, and they’re also good for your health. Plenty of reasons, therefore, to have plants in your home. Read more
6 ways to use the Pantone trend colour of 2018 in your home
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute announces its trend colour of the year; for 2018, this is Ultra Violet. This vibrant colour will undoubtedly be showing up frequently this year in fashions, make-up and home decor. Read more
Good-bye Christmas tree, hello Anthurium pot plant!
It’s hard to get used to not having a Christmas tree in your home anymore. That place where the tree and all its pretty decorations stood is now a big empty spot. But don’t fret: there are enough ways to fill it up. Here are just a few. Read more
Here are the 3 green trends for 2018
With the new year now in sight, it’s high time to start looking at the green trends for 2018! Last year’s trends were ‘Harmonise’, ‘Equalise’, ‘Energise’ and ‘Rebel’. But will these trends continue into 2018? Read more
4 ideas for incorporating anthuriums in Christmas decorations
December is the month to get together with friends and family for more elaborate dining. Using anthuriums is an easy way to add a special touch to these gatherings. Read more
Trend: a botanical Christmas decoration using anthuriums
December is the month to get together with friends and family for more elaborate dining. Using anthuriums is an easy way to add a special touch to these gatherings. Read more
Get more out of your plant
Your plant looks good on the windowsill, but there are so many ways of doing more with plants in your interior. Here are a number of interesting tips about plants in the home. The possibilities are endless and for that you really don’t need to have green fingers! Read more
The nicest vase trends all in a row
Vases are the finishing touch in any interior. They make the picture complete. Different flowers each week allow you to really ring the changes. Read more
The green trends of 2017
Greenery has returned to our interior as if we’ve landed back in the 1970s. Nowadays you can’t step into a restaurant or clothing shop without being greeted by an oasis of plants and flowers. Hanging plants, plants in a bottle or lying varieties in a glass case. You either love it or hate it, but it’s making us very happy. Read more
Anthurium June houseplant of the month
The anthurium is the houseplant of the month for June. Thus rugged, strong plant with its stylish air is attractive to look at and has a timeless beauty: the anthurium is the sort of housemate you can never get enough of!
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Bringing ‘City jungle’ to your home with blue Anthuriums
No matter whether it is clothing, household appliances, flowers or plants, trendwatcher Sandra Könings always adds a personal touch – always looking for ways to make products more beautiful. Read more
Anthuriums bring back the peace of the past
From London to Paris, trendwatcher Alex Speelman is seeing a significant number of interiors and fashion stores that are making extensive use of plants for their styling again. And Anthuriums are thereby doing well as a ‘bringer of peace’. Read more
Stylist Elize Eveleens’ remarkable bond with Anthuriums
Stylist Elize Eveleens has had innumerable quantities of flowers and plants in front of her lens for her work. But these two photographs with Anthuriums are amongst her personal favourites. Read more
The revival of the Anthurium: from elegant to cool
Floral designer Klaus Wagener is fascinated by the anthurium’s versatility. Design and trends are his business. Read more
Carmen blogs about interior trends with flowers and plants
Carmen has three great passions in life; writing, photography and interior design. So it comes as no surprise to discover that she travels all over the world seeking inspiration in the field of living and interior design trends. Read more