Features of the use of moss in interior design

Features of use in design

Initially, living walls or decor were made from natural forest lichens: but this option was quickly abandoned, because moss in apartment conditions required too much care - from maintaining high humidity, to constant watering and spraying. To make things easier, the plants began to stabilize.

Stabilized moss is a natural material that has undergone a “conservation” process, allowing it to retain its original appearance and softness for a long time. To create interior decor from live moss, natural plants of various types are collected. Cladonia is considered a standard raw material - lichen, widespread in forests, tropics, deserts. After assembly, stabilization is carried out: the reindeer moss is impregnated with a saline solution, if necessary, a dye is added.

Benefits:

• Ease of care... A living wall or painting does not require feeding, watering.
• Aesthetics... The green composition retains its original appearance for a long time.
• Large selection of colors... Stabilized moss can be not only green, but also yellow, orange, purple, etc.
• Environmental friendliness... Although the moss is processed, it is not inferior to wild plants in its naturalness.

disadvantages:

• Demanding the environment... Severe frost, as well as direct sunlight, negatively affect the state of the natural decoration, shorten the service life.
• Fear of water... The ingress of liquid destroys the preservatives, and therefore the moss itself. This fact somewhat limits its use, but the stabilized material can be replaced with artificial moss.
• Limited service life... Even under ideal conditions, the greens will last only 6-9 years, after which they will begin to dry, crumble: the raw materials will have to be changed to fresh ones.

As for the use of moss in the interior, one should make a reservation: greenery is suitable for almost all styles. But it looks especially good eco, loft, Scandinavian, japandi, boho, country.

On the picture phytowall behind the sofa in the living room

Applications

Moss in the interior of an apartment may look completely different, but the main use case was, is and remains a wall of moss. Large surfaces covered with reindeer lichen look incredibly stylish, refresh any interior, create a feeling of closeness to nature.

Phytowalls are different: occupy space from corner to corner, decorate only individual vertical or horizontal stripes, ledges, niches, columns.

Walls usually do accent role, highlighting certain areas in the room.

The second most popular application in the interior is moss paintings... Solutions can be wall panels with a textured surface, framed paintings, wooden panels of unusual shapes, complemented by decorative moss.

In addition to the classic figures: square, rectangle, circle, wall decor can be made in the form of an animal, lettering, star, heart, tree, flower.

Advice! Decorative moss on the wall can also be functional: for example, if you use it to decorate a clock.

In the photo there are wooden panel with herbs

A wall of moss is not the only option for using it in the interior. If you are looking for an unusual mobile decoration, take a look at the compositions in pots, glass florariums, vases.

On the table, you can place a "lying" flat panel with a favorite subject: for example, in the form of a fairy forest or a beautiful meadow.

You can also decorate furniture with stabilized moss: unusual inserts in rack or a green “river” in the countertop will transform ordinary home furnishings into original ones. From live reindeer lichen also make bathroom rugs.

In the photo there are green inserts in the zoning partition

How to care?

The care process depends on the type of moss.

• Live moss... The growing green garden is initially watered daily: when the plant takes root, watering is reduced to 1 time in 3-4 days, but sprayed every day. It should be placed in a shaded place with high humidity - it is better to place a humidifier or vessel with water (for example, an aquarium) nearby.
• Artificial... Any inanimate plants are dust collectors, therefore, from time to time, the decorations will have to be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or washed with a damp sponge.
• Stabilized... Keep away from ultraviolet radiation, frosty air, water. The dust is removed by cold blowing - from a hair dryer or a vacuum cleaner with a reverse draft.

What does it look like in the interior of the rooms?

Moss is popular in different rooms, but each has its own tasks.

Kitchen

Moss in the interior of the kitchen is a beautiful accent that allows highlight the dining room or decorate your work area. If the decision is made to make lichen kitchen apron, directly above the sink and in the area of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe stove, the plant must be protected with glass. Or not use it at all.

Advice! Do not place phytowalls or panels near radiators - high temperature combined with dry air is detrimental to living greenery.

Living room

Moss in the living room interior decorates one of two surfaces:

• the wall behind the sofa;
• TV area opposite the sofa.

In the first case, before you start decorating, take care to exclude constant friction. A stabilized lichen does not like frequent touching with hands, head, pillows, etc.

It is more convenient to decorate the area with media equipment stylishly with the help of panels: distribute them so that the TV literally grows out of the greenery.

In the photo, the decoration of the TV area in the kitchen-living room

Bedroom

There are not so many bright ideas for the bedroom: place the layers of lichen over headboard, also excluding in advance the possibility of constantly touching the wall with your head, pillows.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a controversial location for placing reindeer lichen, especially stabilized ones. Of the advantages - high humidity, due to which you will have to take care of the plant less. On the other hand, there is a high probability of water ingress, which destroys the protective layer.

Therefore, if you are going to use phytodecor in the bathroom, carefully approach its location: it is better to place an artificial imitation directly in the wet area above the shower room, but the canned version will take root above the countertop or behind the toilet.

On the picture bathroom decor with live plants

Balcony

Loggia is a kind of conductor between a concrete box and fresh air. To enjoy the view from the window and the chirping of birds while sitting at home, it is enough to give the balcony a more eco-friendly appearance. It's easier to do this with a phytowall.

But don't forget the requirements: if the loggia is too sunny, not insulated and has a chance of leakage (or even open), you can use only an artificial version.

Hallway

Surprisingly, dark corridors - the best locations for living or stabilized moss. There is no sun, water, frost here: all that remains is to take care of the humidity level.

Stabilized moss is the perfect decoration for any room! Create suitable conditions for the composition and it will delight you for many years.