6 ways to incorporate green walls in living spaces
Dress up a sterile air well or erect a a privacy screen with a little help from nature.
By Isabelle Tow /
You will have seen green walls adorning external spaces, but what about green walls in the home, such as in the living room or foyer?
The idea is catching on here and not simply because green walls are a pleasant visual feature.
Mr Veera Sekaran, founder and managing director of urban greenery company Greenology, says: "Green wall systems can help home owners maximise their vertical space, while freeing up horizontal space for other uses.
"A small green wall of 1m by 2m can hold up to 60 plants - a number nigh impossible to have on the floor of a regular-sized balcony."
Here are some ways you can incorporate green walls into different spaces at home.
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GET GREEN INSPIRATION AND SUPPLIES
GREENOLOGY
289 Farnborough Road, tel: 6214-1140; e-mail: green@greenology.sg; go to https://greenology.sg
VERTICAL GREEN
06-14/15 Pioneer Centre, 1 Soon Lee Street, tel: 6100-6680; e-mail: info@verticalgreen.com.sg; go to www.verticalgreen.com.sg
CHIN LING NURSERY
10 Bedok South Road, tel: 6448-8602; e-mail: enquiry@chinling.com.sg; go to www.chinling.com.sg
NATURE LANDSCAPES
15 Joan Road, tel: 6252-6802; e-mail: contact@naturelandscapes.com; go to www.naturelandscapes.com
EXPERT TIPS ON CULTIVATING THE DREAM WALL
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This article was originally published in Home & Decor Singapore
Photos:Habitat Horticulture, Vertical Green, Greenology, Garry Belinsky & Legacy Estates LA