Are you a plant lover? Do you have a green corner at home where you like to take refuge? At Decoora we propose you today easy and fun ideas to personalize your green space using paint. And painted pots are a great ally to make it take on greater prominence.
The plants are very decorative. Yes, even the green plants that we usually use indoors because they are undemanding They are capable of transforming a corner, a space. But if we also place them in some custom painted pots They will not go unnoticed. Take note of what type of paint you should use for this and put some of our ideas into practice this fall.
Choose the right paint
Plants are living beings and just as we choose the substrate and even the pot material thinking about their best development, we must think about the paints that we will apply to them. Some paint components could damage them., which is why it is always advisable to opt for moisture-resistant paints that do not release toxic chemicals.
You will also have to take into account the pot material to choose. The plastic ones and the clay ones in plain tones are the most popular for this type of projects since they are the most economical and each of these could require a different paint. Get advice from your trusted hardware or paint store!
Prepare the pots
Before you start painting you will have to clean and prepare the pot to achieve optimal adhesion of the painting. Plastic pots will be easy to clean and prepare, but what about clay pots? With these you will have to follow the following steps.
- Clean the pot using a brush to remove all traces of dirt or dust.
- Then give it a fine sandpaper and clean it again.
- Make sure it is clean and dry to apply a primer. Clay pots are porous so applying a primer with a brush so that it penetrates well into the pores and seals them is important before painting.
Painted pots: Ideas to decorate them
It's time to get creative! Are you short of ideas? Don't worry, at Decoora we have five different ideas for you. Simple ideas that will inspire you and allow you to personalize your pots without much effort.
mountains design
Has it been a long time since you picked up a brush? The mountain designs They are a simple proposal for all those who face this project with fear. And you don't need to master the brush, or even have a pulse, to create this type of designs.
You can go for single-color designs and use a gradient to create an elegant and serene design. It will look fantastic if you choose a color that coordinates with some of the elements in the room and will not steal too much attention from the plant.
However, if you want the planter to become an important piece of the room, why not a multi-colored design like the one shown in the image? Choose three or four colors and sketch a design rough before applying the paint to know where you want to put each color.
Gradient and blurring
The spray paints They are the most suitable to achieve this type of effects. Now, we're not going to lie to you, it takes some practice to achieve an attractive result. The good thing is that you will only have to "waste" a little paint and practice on another surface until you find the key. To avoid complications, start with single-color designs and place the darkest tone at the base and the lightest tone at the top so that your plant shines.
Imitation terrazzo
Terrazzo is in fashion, so why not imitate it? To do it you will only need patience! If you have confidence and skill with the brush, you can improvise the shapes of the colored terrazzo stones one by one, interspersing two, three or even four colors. But if this is not the case, we recommend creating larger shapes like those in the first image, drawing them gently with a pencil beforehand.
Like a cone ice cream
Fun, this is this idea that will turn your flower pots into an ice cream cone and It will make your home always seem like summer. This type of design looks fantastic on terracotta pots since you can use its base color for the wafer part. Then you will only have to choose a light color such as white, vanilla or pale pink for the top part and paint some colored chocolate noodles on it with a marker.
Faces
Some eyes, a nose and a mouth are all you need to paint on your pot to give it life and you can do it in so many different ways... Animal faces work great in small painted pots with rounded shapes.
If you want to give a less charming and more artistic touch to your pots. However, we encourage you to opt for designs like the one in the last image. They look especially good when combine white and terracotta and they provide a very natural touch to our green corner.