Do you have a plain patio, terrace, or balcony? These areas are often used to receive guests or hold parties and adding a touch of green won’t hurt. After all, everybody loves to be greeted by nature. A terrace redesign challenge in a home in Drummoyne, NSW showcases our IOTA slate trough planters to make […]
Best Ways of Using Pots and Planters in a Residential Area
Your home should be the place where you feel most calm and relaxed. The home should always be the place that you feel safe with your family. One of the best ways to promote calmness is with plants. The most common areas where you can add pots and planters are the entrance and doorways of […]
Enhancing Busy Places with Pots and Planters
What comes to mind when you hear talk of “Busy Places”? These are locations where a lot of different people are always present. Places like offices, town centres, and malls are great examples of these. It looks modernized in a way that makes the ambiance more serious and less relaxing. Just imagine tons of plain […]
Liven Up Boring Corners with Container Garden Ideas
Have you ever seen areas that become boring after renovation? They added a new steel railing, changed some of the concrete, or even changed the whole area but it still looks dull. Well, that happens A LOT. Renovation is usually done to enhance the usability of the area, improve the looks, or even resolve the […]
Must-Have Components in Your Next Landscape Design
If you’re looking at your yard as a blank canvas, then good for you. You see the potential in it for high-quality landscape design. However, seeing the potential and knowing what to include in your landscape plans are two different things. If you’re stuck for ideas and would hate to miss the most obvious inclusions, […]
IOTA Manhattan Trough used in a Carpark in Buderim
IOTA’s Manhattan Fiberglass Planters were chosen to spread some greenery in a car park at Buderim. Because the area was so large the designers opted for the largest of the range – the Trough 2000 to really stand out. Without the Manhattan Fiberglass Planters, the open area would be dull and somehow incomplete. Since the […]
IOTA Moscow Trough in a Car Park at Bli Bli Queensland
Designers of a Car park at Bli Bli, Queensland chose our IOTA Moscow Planters. Moscow planters have a rough sand texture that perfectly fits with contemporary commercial spaces. In this car park, Moscow planters are lined up towards the wall to indicate borders and avoid accidents. Some planters are also spread out towards the building […]
Moscow GRC Planters Help to Green St. Patrick’s College
IOTA’s Moscow GRC planters were installed in this student area at St. Patrick’s College in Brisbane. The place is a popular destination among students. Benches and tables have also been situated where students can relax, have lunch, and socialise. The planters have been lined up across the wall and planted with climbing shrubs. The result […]
IOTA Moscow Planters Liven Up Springfield Lakes
IOTA’s Moscow range of GRC planters now highlight Springfield Lakes Shopping Center in Brisbane. The trough planters have been lined up to serve as a border for the shopping center’s outdoor walkway. At the same time, the planters will help to add green foliage to this urban landscape. Trough planters are especially helpful in directing […]
Fiberglass Planters Help Green This Parking Area in Maroochydore
IOTA’s round and trough fiberglass planters helped green this parking lot in Red Rooster, Maroochydore, QLD. The area along Maroochydore Road, hosts a variety of establishments and some wide roads. The surrounding area has some large trees, however it is still mostly concrete so the areas where you can plant are quite limited. The parking […]
Trough Planters and Rectangle Planter Boxes in Design
Trough planter boxes can add a number of functional and aesthetic elements to your indoor and outdoor designs. We normally see these rectangular planter boxes lining up the sides and corners of buildings and streets. To give you a few ideas, we list down some ways you can use trough planters in your design project. […]
Architect Profile – Denise Malateux
Denise Malateaux is a Brazilian architect living in Australia. Denise has been working with interior design and landscaping for workplaces and residential properties for 9 years in Brazil. She has been studying and working in Australia for the last 12 months. We asked her some questions. What are your thoughts on landscape design? Throughout these […]
IOTA Fiberglass Cube Planters at King George Square
IOTA’s fiberglass cube planters were recently specified for King George Square, a historical landmark in Brisbane, to help add some greenery. The square is located between Adelaide St. and Ann St., next to Brisbane City Hall. The square was last redeveloped in 2009. It became controversial as the designer removed the grass which made the concrete […]
Fiberglass Trough Planters Used as Dividers in Worongary Shopping Centre Restaurants
IOTA’s fiberglass trough planters are being used in the restaurants at Worongary Shopping Centre at the Gold Coast. The planters serve as partitions between the different restaurants in the establishment. One of the best ways of using trough planters indoors is for creating division. In residential houses, trough planters can be used to create a […]
IOTA Manhattan Trough and Cube Planters Used for Taringa Residential Complex
IOTA’s Manhattan fiberglass planters enhanced this residential complex in Taringa in QLD. The clean white colour added a nice contrast to the green foliage making the view more appealing to the complex’s residents. The trough and cube planters helped to add form to the courtyard which also allowed for an assortment of colourful feature plantings. […]
IOTA Venice Tall Round Planters Enhance Epicurious Garden
IOTA’s Venice tall round planters were placed throughout Epicurious Garden to soften the hard landscaped areas. They give height and depth to the overall design which enhances the terrace effect given by the stairs and the natural slope the garden is on. The planters also help visitors stay on the garden path. With its rounded […]