Just Plants

A view of the building's rooftop terrace.

There are two zones in the house. One side, which the architects refer to as the "buffer zone," faces north, capturing the sunlight in the winter and pulling it into the house. In the summer, it traps the harsh sun so less gets into the living space. Edible planters adorn the wall.

When paired with potted plants, Islands can double as a desk or dining table. Photo by Vicky Lam.

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The Urban Cultivator is a dishwasher-sized micro-garden that appears to be a wine rack for plants. It is poised to slide into pre-existing kitchen designs, making it an easy way to add a drawer of fresh herbs to your home.

Portland, Oregon's Revolution Design churns out these petite succulent planters. Made from walnut, they're available with blue or white accents.

A best-selling product at the Dwell Store, the Bosske cube is available in a small, large, and trio planter. Structured in a clear acrylic cube, the planter is designed to reveal the inner workings of each plant—soil, roots, and all.

Overall, the plant wall covers over 1,200 square feet of surface area.

Plant Pedestals by Peter Oyler for Areaware, $50 at areaware.com Give your houseplants a lift with these beech wood perches designed to show off planters, flower arrangements, and other accessories.