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Plant Life: The love of plants is celebrated in this beautiful new book by Ivy Muse

Until quite recently, indoor plants were a little out of fashion. But no longer are our green friends a forgotten trend of the 1970s when wooden cladding, avocado bathrooms and hanging baskets ruled the world.

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Bright, minimalist dining room with potted plants clustered around a round wooden table, framed botanical artwork on white walls, and natural light from large windows

Today, ferns are back in the bathroom, cacti are sitting on plant stands – plants are no longer confined to just the garden. They are the stylist's best friends. But, if you're a bit useless at keeping plants alive, you need to know how to look after them.

Plant Style: How to Greenify Your Space is a charming guide by the founders of the Australian plant-wares label, Ivy Muse, packed with design-savvy tips and expert advice in botanical styling – including crucial tips in how to care for your indoor oasis. Available via Thames & Hudson.

Wooden cabinet topped with potted plants including ZZ plant and Monstera, trailing ivy, stacked books including Tom Ford, decorative owl figurine and framed botanical artwork on white brick wall
Modern bedroom with pale wood wall, grey bedding and white textured throw, surrounded by potted plants including monstera, palm and trailing vines on furniture and floor
Sunlit bedroom window with potted plants on the sill, hanging ivy, and blue bedding in the foreground
Bright dining room with potted plants, white table, rust-coloured bench, blue stools and woven pendant light overlooking a garden through large windows
A wooden desk with shelving cubbies sits beneath a colourful botanical illustration, surrounded by potted plants including cacti and trailing greenery by a bright window
Woven rattan egg chair surrounded by potted plants on a wooden floor in front of black-framed windows, with grey cushion and cream fur throw
A white fireplace mantelpiece decorated with potted plants and trailing foliage, displaying a framed photograph of desert cacti above, with shelves of books on either side
Black freestanding bathtub filled with lush green plants including ferns and trailing ivy, positioned in front of white shutters on a black and white checkered floor
Collection of potted houseplants arranged on wooden furniture against a white wall, including monstera, trailing ivy and snake plants, with hanging planters above
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