Decorative Pots for a Living Room: Matching Size to the Corner
The right decorative pot for a living room is the one that suits the corner it stands in. Measure the free floor space first, check how much daylight reaches it, and then choose the pot size. A pot that is too small looks lost in an empty corner, and one that is too large blocks the walkway.
How do you match a pot to the corner?
| Spot in the room | What works | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Empty floor corner | A large floor pot with a tall plant | Height fills the corner from floor to eye level |
| Beside a sofa | A medium pot with a leafy plant | It softens the side of the sofa without crowding it |
| Side table or shelf | A small pot | It adds colour without taking up the surface |
| Next to a window | A group of two or three sizes | Varied heights all get light |
Which plants suit a living room?
Living rooms usually have less light than a balcony, so choose indoor plants that accept bright indirect light, such as money plant, snake plant or peace lily. Check the plant's root ball before buying a pot, and leave a little room for growth. A pot far larger than the roots holds wet soil for too long.
How do you choose the pot style?
Pick one element of the room and repeat it. If the room is plain, a textured pot adds interest. Boston Pots, for example, are a 13" fluted planter (12" diameter) on a stepped base, in black, M-green, clay brown and marble white. If the room already has strong patterns, a clean range such as Matt Classic keeps the plant as the focus.
How do you keep the floor dry?
Every indoor pot needs a way to drain and a way to catch that water. Place a saucer under the pot, and water slowly until a little comes through. Empty the saucer afterwards, because standing water harms both the roots and the floor.
Why choose plastic for indoors?
Plastic pots are light enough to move when you clean or rearrange a room, and they do not break if knocked. Our planters are UV-protected and unbreakable, and made in Delhi since 1997.
See more shapes in our designer pots range.