Are you looking to refresh your backyard oasis this summer with some new planters or plants?
I’m back from my first trip out to the west coast in awhile and still on a high with all the California style inspiration I soaked in. I’ve got some beautiful ideas for planters and containers as well as some interesting outdoor furnishings inspired by the looks I saw, to share with you today.
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I loved this coastal look restaurant in Santa Monica, CA, with the ocean views and rustic, beachy vibes. carlaaston.com
We had a late lunch one day on the rooftop deck at Elephante Beach House in Santa Monica. I loved the rustic, casual vibe here. Smooth plaster (or stucco) walls, terracotta urns, handwoven baskets, woven screens, wicker chairs and all the natural wood created the most relaxing atmosphere.
Of course, perfect weather helps too! :-) And plants! Lots of plants.
Stone walls and a warm wood toned deck make for a casual backdrop for the rustic furnishings and plants in this California restaurant. carlaaston.com
I love, love, love this look. It felt like a mini-vacation within a vacation to me. The plaster walls (or these are probably smooth stucco) were gorgeous.
The smooth stucco look and carved wall hangings create a cool vibe on the rooftop deck.
I’ve never been that fond of snake plants, but I do love the verticality they bring to a cluster of plants. I’m already ordering my white gravel/pebbles for the tops of all my houseplants now. Perfect topper material for succulents.
These really tall, narrow pots seem to be the trend in containers these days.
A cluster of various plants in unique containers are topped with a white gravel.
I love the woven screening used and those bulbous pots with cacti and succulents up on the stone wall.
Even in the most dense commercial spot, an oasis is created with container gardens. These tall rectangular containers build a short wall for privacy.
A wall is created with these rectangular concrete planters on a deck.
I can’t wait to see my new succulents that I had to replace after our big freeze this year, grow a bit. They never looked quite as full and grand as any of these.
Layered levels of plants and containers make this deck interesting.
Succulents spilling over the edge of this modern tall container look great in front of the light colored stone wall.
I’ve located some online sources for some similar containers. You can check them out below. I found some textural screens and caning by the foot too, if you want to make your own. Remember to verify the dimensions of all your purchases online. :-)
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