INTERIOR LANDSCAPE

• Indoor landscapes mainly focus

on bringing along the natural
and raw look of the nature to
the doorstep of every space
making it more lively and
natural.
• These actually help to maintain
the micro climate of the
interiors making it efficiently
cooler or warmer as required
and reducing the strain on the
environment by reducing the
use of artificial gadgets.
 PLANTSCAPING
• Interior plantscaping,
otherwise referred to as
interior landscaping, is a
branch of interior
decorating that focuses
on indoor plants and
containers inside buildings
and offices. 
• Indoor plantscaping is
divided into two parts the
containers and the plants.
1. Pots and containers
2. Plants.
 PRINCIPLES
1. PROPORTION:
• Choose a plant that fits
not only the size of the
room but where it’s
being placed. An
excessively large plant
can overwhelm a space,
while a tiny plant can
appear insignificant if
placed out of context.
2. FORM:
• The three-dimensional
shape of the plant. Take
into consideration the
shape of the plant and
how that shape fills the
space. Examples of
different plant forms
include weeping,
columnar, round,
pyramidal and vase
shaped
3. TEXTURE:
• How coarse or fine the
plant’s surface looks or
feels. Think strappy,
fuzzy, spiky or bold and
how that texture
provides contrast and
interest.
4. Colour:
• Can be a landscape’s
most conspicuous
element. Colour has the
power to pull a
landscape together or
throw it into chaos
• In this case the
mustard-coloured pot
echoes the colour of
the nearby chair.
5.Repetition:
• The repeated use of
elements (plants) to create
a pattern or sequence.
Applying repetition with
respect to houseplants is
greatly dictated by a
person’s individual
aesthetic. If your tastes
lean toward modern, try
filling a windowsill with a
row of identical plants for
a clean, simple look.
 ORGANIZING SPACE WITH PLANTS
1. Potted plants in close
array in close array against
a wall against a wall
create a living create a
living picture.

2. Massed foliage gives an

empty fireplace an
elegant empty fireplace
an elegant look.
3. Small plants on shelves
under fluorescent lights.

4. Planter boxes on casters

arranged to arranged to
divide a long divide a long
room or create room or
create an entrance.
5. In a room short of wall
space, a central island
space, a central island
garden provides a garden
provides a background for
furnishings.

6. A large single plant in a

single plant in a corner
becomes corner becomes
a focal point. a focal point.
7. A bottle garden can be
displayed as a sculpture.

8. A hanging plant above a

standing plant extends
the line of greenery.
 TYPE OF INDOOR LANDSCAPE
• GREEN GARDENS
• These are generally full lush
green plantations or flowers
planted in a space where there
is ample of light and
ventilation.
• They are also planned
according to the wind
circulation.
• help to keep the indoor
environment fresh and
energetic along with the cool
fresh ambience and experience
like a walk in a green garden.
• STONE SCAPING
• The stone landscaping or the
stone gardens are an important
part of Japanese landscapes
and used all over the world to
create similar ambience spaces.
• Stone scapes in interior are
created in courtyards of
bungalows, entrance lobbies,
extended bedrooms, etc. where
they can connect easily with the
external environment.
• These spaces can be used as
meditation zones
• HOLY SCAPES
• There are many beliefs and
rituals where some plants are
considered holy and as good luck
for the entire house.
• Such holy spaces can also be
created as a part of indoor
landscape with some water
bodies and holy plantations
around with some round pebbles
creating a perfect holy ambience.
• Statues can also be installed on
pedestals in the centre or a
particular corner as per the
rituals or holy scripts
• FLOATING INDOOR
LANDSCAPING
•  is some designed landscape
patches on some small water
body.
• These are not recommended in
warm and humid climates as
they increase the humidity
levels inside the house affecting
the interiors.
•  can be used near the living
room area or may be the dining
areas where a relaxing soothing
ambience is necessary.
• WATER SCAPING
• Water scapes are generally
used to create a feeling of
motion in the interiors.
• There are generally small
channels of water or a pond
like depression created which is
either decorated with a
fountain.
• Water scapes can be extended
vertically on walls in form of
streams rolling down or may be
small indoor waterfalls that
connect with the ponds or the
streams below.
1. LILY POND
• Lily ponds are a great idea to
go for if wish to inculcate
nature’s spell and warmth in
house ambience.
• Suited for front yards,
entrance foyers, or around
living areas,
• With the arresting presence
of landscaping complete with
a dash of olive green leaves
and pink blossoms, you are
good to go. 
2. SWIMMING POOLS
•  If someone who wishes to
opt for a lavish living, the
mandatory inclusion of a
swimming pool in house
goes without saying.
•  There could be formal
and informal seating, or
an open-air dining for
special occasions. Oh, and
you could definitely swim
at any hour of the day.
3. FOUNTAINS
• A fountain in your backyard
or somewhere close to the
house entrance is passé.
• These indoor fountains
come in numerous
variations. Some are the
traditional spray fountains,
some artificial falls, while
some water channels that
pour water into a pool. 
4. CASACADE
• By cascades, we refer to
artificial waterfalls that
would work brilliantly for
your backyards, gardens or
even your living rooms.
They might use artificial or
natural rocks as miniature
mountains, or could even be
improvised using pottery,
showpieces and the like. 
5. AQUARIUM
•  One of the commonest
forms of water decor implied
in homes, aquariums can be
built-in with walls, with
tables, underneath stairs, and
every other place you can
imagine.
• It adds a twerky twist to your
interiors and at the same
time is a joy to observe!
 NEED AND USE OF INDOOR LANDSCAPES

• As a result these indoor landscapes play a vital role in

increasing the architectural beauty of a space and also
makes the space more functional and environment
friendly. They provide a variety of rich ambience in an
interior space enhancing the value of the entire structure.
• Screening of unpleasant views. Provide new vistas. Define
space.
• Maintain a person’s contact with nature.
• Mentally and emotionally carry a person to an naturalistic
environment.