Our pots are designed to work hard and look beautiful, with earthy materials that feel calm, tactile and honest. Whether you favour the stillness of stoneware, the crisp sheen of ceramic, or the quiet strength of metal, each piece is made to bring warmth and character to your rooms. Small details matter: a speckled rim, a hand-pressed line, a soft curve that sits comfortably on a shelf.
Every item has its own personality. No two stoneware glazes settle in quite the same way, iron develops a subtle patina with time, and glass catches the light in a way that flat colour never can.
Why stoneware feels so right indoors
Stoneware earns its place by how it looks and how it behaves. High firing gives it a dense body and a naturally nonporous surface. That translates into a faithful, weighty pot that resists knocks better than thin ceramics and sits solidly beside a tall palm or monstera without wobble.
The glazes are the point. Reactive finishes create speckles, soft runs and mottled hues that never feel printed. Put a cream-and-ochre stoneware pot next to a linen sofa and the room instantly feels grounded. In a white hallway, a charcoal stoneware cylinder adds a quiet anchor.
Practicalities matter as well. Because vitrified stoneware keeps moisture in the soil, plants that like even hydration will thrive. It just asks for sensible watering and a drainage plan, especially if you love succulents.
Choosing the right material for your home
Not every plant or room needs the same thing. Use the guide below to match material to setting, care routine and style.
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Material |
Look and feel |
Best for |
Care notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Stoneware |
Matte to satin, reactive, earthy tones |
Stable displays and larger houseplants |
Heavy to move; retains moisture; wipe with a soft cloth |
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Ceramic |
Smooth, often glossy, broad colours |
Accent pops and patterned statements |
Can chip if thin; check for drainage or double-pot |
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Metal |
Sleek, industrial or warm metallics |
Modern spaces and hanging planters |
Nonporous; use liners; avoid hot direct sun on roots |
|
Terracotta |
Raw, rustic, breathable clay |
Cacti and succulents |
Dries quickly; protect from hard frost; saucer recommended |
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Glass |
Clean, light-catching, translucent |
Decorative cachepots and orchids |
No drainage; use as cover pot or with visible pebble layers |
If your priority is stability with a lived-in finish, stoneware leads. If you want a reflective accent that brightens a darker corner, brass or copper-plated pots deliver instant glow. For trailing plants by the window, a hanging iron planter frees floor space, adds height, and simplifies the delivery of water and nutrients to your plants.
Highlights from the latest arrivals
This season’s pieces lean into texture and form. You will see soft stripes in layered glazes, sculptural silhouettes that read as art, and a handful of playful designs that invite a closer look.
We have expanded our series of stoneware flower pots in calm neutrals and richer earth hues. The striped stoneware models bring subtle rhythm to shelves and sideboards. For those who enjoy a little theatre, the stoneware conch shape reads coastal without cliché. There is also a small run of pots with a fish motif, which pair nicely with blue-grey foliage or silver-leaf plants.
Faces are back, this time with a quiet, modern expression. The flower pots with face imprint work especially well in pairs on a console. Alongside these, you will find re-used stoneware jars reborn as planters, ideal for herbs in the kitchen. Glass cachepots add a crisp counterpoint to the tactile pieces, while round galvanised planters and a compact iron planter bring structure to patios and porches. A hanging iron planter rounds out the set for vertical displays.
- Stoneware flower pots: reactive glazes, muted tones, thick walls
- Striped stoneware: layered bands that add movement without noise
- Stoneware conch: sculptural shell form for bookshelves and consoles
- Face imprint pots: a soft, figurative note that sparks conversation
- Stoneware w/ fish: a subtle coastal wink that suits greys and blues
- Re-used stoneware jar: characterful herb holder with history
- Glass cachepot: light, clean, perfect over a nursery pot
- Iron planters: robust, refined, including a neat hanging option
- Round galvanised planters: outdoor-friendly with classic utility
Every finish earns its keep. The hand-feel of stoneware, the tidy gloss of ceramic, the cool confidence of metal. Mix a couple of textures and a room comes alive.
Styling ideas that bring rooms together
Start with your furniture’s mood to enhance the overall decor. Pale wood and natural fibres love the gentle tactility of stoneware. Black framed shelving or concrete floors feel lifted by warm metallics. A colourful rug or gallery wall can be tamed by a row of simple matte pots in oatmeal and clay.
Layering height helps plants read as a considered display rather than scattered objects. Place a tall iron planter beside a low stoneware bowl, then tuck a glass cachepot into the cluster so light bounces through leaves.
Keep your palette tight or deliberately contrast it. In a neutral room, two or three tones repeated across pots will feel calm. If you prefer contrast, pick one accent colour for ceramics and repeat it once more across the space.
- Soft textures with soft finishes
- One metallic accent per vignette
- Repeated neutral glaze for cohesion
- Vary heights: floor, stool, shelf
- Pair stripes with solid colour
Try these quick pairings. A striped stoneware cylinder on a rattan side table beside a textured cushion. A brass-like planter with trailing pothos on a minimalist desk. A face imprint pot on a hallway ledge with a trailing string of pearls for a gentle smile when you walk in.
Plant care that respects materials
Great design should support healthy roots. Most stoneware, ceramic and metal planters are nonporous, which means soil dries more slowly than in unglazed clay. That is helpful for ferns, calatheas and many tropical plants. It just calls for care with cacti and succulents, which prefer fast-drying mixes.
If a pot has no hole, use it as a cachepot. Keep your plant in a nursery container with drainage, drop it inside, and empty the outer pot after watering. Another option is to create a drainage layer of lightweight clay pellets with a felt disc on top before soil, although the nursery-pot method makes watering checks simpler.
Metal is resilient and light to handle, yet it conducts heat. If your metal planter sits in a sunny window, use a plastic or ceramic liner to buffer the root zone and rotate the plant occasionally. Iron pieces can be wiped dry after watering to keep them pristine.
Stoneware needs little attention beyond a soft cloth to remove mineral marks. The heft that gives it stability also means you should plan your plant’s position before filling it. Felt pads under heavy pots protect wood floors.
In terms of sizing, choose a pot that is 2 to 5 centimetres wider than the current rootball for most houseplants. Fast growers can step up more, slow growers less. If you pick a large statement planter, consider staging with a smaller interior pot and a decorative top dressing until your plant grows into the space.
Texture, pattern and quiet character
Reactive glazes do the heavy lifting in rooms that lean minimalist. A satin oatmeal pot with soft speckles adds depth without shouting. If you prefer graphic pattern, glazed stripes give form to a corner while staying easy on the eye.
Hand-finished marks matter. A slight irregularity on a rim, a carved line you can feel with your thumb, a glaze that breaks from cream to warm grey across a curve. These signals tell you the piece has been handled, not just made.
Then there are conversation pieces. A stoneware conch brings a coastal air to shelves stacked with art books. A pot with a face imprint offers a gentle human note. Even a reused jar turned planter adds a thread of history to a modern kitchen.
Outdoor notes and entryways
Round galvanised planters hold their own on terraces and porches. Their zinc tone is honest and pairs well with lavender, rosemary and compact olives. Iron planters add a sculptural edge beside front doors, particularly in matte black with box balls or bay trees.
If you style an entrance, repeat one material for flow. Two stoneware pots in similar glazes but different heights will read as a pair without feeling stiff. For covered outdoor spaces, glass cachepots can still work as decorative covers, though they are best kept out of strong sun.
Drainage is non-negotiable outside. Use liners with holes and raise pots slightly on feet to prevent waterlogging after rain.
Materials that age well and tread lightly
Longevity is a form of sustainability. Stoneware and ceramic are made from natural clay and, with sensible care, can last for decades. They will not leach additives into soil, and when their working life is over they can be crushed for aggregate rather than sent to landfill in one piece.
Metal planters are highly recyclable. If you choose steel or aluminium, you are choosing a material with a long service life and a second life at the end. Galvanised pieces shrug off the weather for years, while painted or powder-coated finishes can be refreshed.
Re-used stoneware jars are a small but meaningful gesture. A vessel with past life and new purpose saves resources and adds interest that newness alone cannot create.
Bring these qualities together and you get rooms that feel warm, planted and personal. Choose a mix that respects your plants and suits your life. A single well-chosen pot can reset a corner. A thoughtful cluster can change the way a room feels.