Living plant walls are all the rage! If you want one indoors but can’t fathom where to even start, opt for an artificial plant wall instead – it gives all the impact of a living plant wall with zero maintenance.
But even faux plant walls can come at a hefty price. For instance, the Easigrass artificial wall on sale at John Lewis & Partner will set you back a whopping £395.
So instead, why not take inspiration for this savvy shopper and try making your own, for as little as £65! Calsey Banks, from Birmingham, is somewhat of a pro at home DIY projects. She shows us how she created the look for less.
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Bathroom before
Image credit: Calsey Banks
Calsey planned originally to build a real plant wall in her garden, before deciding to welcome the idea indoors – in her own creative way.
‘My bathroom was lacking in something. I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was until I came up with the idea to make a foliage wall in my bathroom before I make it in my garden ‘ Calsey told Latest Deals.
We have to say, we love the bathroom regardless – from the marble tile choice to the matching bamboo accessories, it’s a yes from us! But we couldn’t wait to see the difference Calsey’s artificial plant wall creation would make…
Image credit: Calsey Banks
‘I didn’t want to get it made by somebody else as I know from looking online they can be very pricey and the area I wanted was quite large,’ Calsey explains. ‘So I decided to do it myself to add my own touch and it would be a fraction of the price. It cost me around £65 to make!’
Calsey shopped around for affordable artificial foliage from retailers such as IKEA. and used affordable materials like cable ties to pull the look together.
‘Firstly, I purchased plant squares to create my foliage wall look, then I added my own plants to add my own touch.’
Going on to say, ‘I added each stem from the plant with cable ties, and once I was happy with the final look I attached it to the wall with large command strips. It was as simple as that!’
Bathroom after artificial plant wall
Image credit: Calsey Banks
We love the stylish bathroom even more now! It exudes the coolness of a hip hotel bathroom in London, perhaps because it’s such a bold and quirky idea?!
‘I am so happy with it and it’s so simple and easy to create – anyone could make it,’ exclaims Calsey.
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If you would rather just blow the budget and save the time making it yourself, here’s the lush design at John Lewis & Partners.
Buy now: Easigrass Handmade Vertical Artificial Plant Wall, £349, John Lewis & Partners
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Who says you have to choose the bathroom? This trendy new wall covering idea is suitable for any room – let your imagination determine where you feature yours.
