what is a room of wonder?
Rooms of wonder have been around since the end of the 13th century. They are traditionally a place where objects found in nature are collected and displayed. Florian and Ueli give the wonder room a modern and green twist by combining the objects with plants. They incorporate their wonder rooms into still lifes and interior designs.
PLANTS TAKE YOU ON A JOURNEY
Plants bring a feeling with them, a natural feeling with a kind of primal force that only plants have. They can also take you on a journey. "When I see palms I think of a beautiful sandy beach, and a cactus makes me think of the desert. Tropical orchids, anthuriums and ferns make me think of the jungle," says Florian. So you can create an atmosphere with plants just as much as with objects. And that is exactly what the Plant Designers love about a room of wonder.
NATURE IS THE ARTIST
The positioning of plants is also important. Do you position a plant on a surface or hang it up? Does it need a lot of light, or a little? "Nature is the artist and we are only her assistants. The trick is to create an exciting dialogue between plants and objects. Think for example of the combination of an amethyst (a purple-coloured gemstone) with a purple-coloured plant," Ueli says.
Create a room of wonder yourself
Creating a room of wonder doesn't have to be difficult! In their masterclass, the Plant Designers explain step-by-step how to create a room of wonder yourself.
Step 1
Choose a place in your home where your collection of plants and objects will stand out.
Step 2
Make sure you have a table or other item on which you can create your wonder room.
Step 3
Determine the atmosphere you want to create and choose your plants accordingly. Play with plants of different sizes and shapes to create a beautiful whole.
Step 4
Complete the room of wonder with the objects you have collected.
Step 5
Enjoy your room of wonder. And discover the effect on your mood and interior!
MORE PLANT DESIGN
Can't get enough of this wonderful world? Check out how to make a mini room of wonder yourself, read all about Plant Design, or be amazed by Plant Designer Alexis Tricoire's masterclass on working with plants at heights. Share your green creations with us on Instagram and Facebook with the hashtags #thejoyofplants and #plantdesign.
