Bring the great outdoors inside with these nature-inspired online interior design courses using houseplants and flower arranging
Whether you work from home or simply want to revive an indoor space, bringing nature inside can be therapeutic and express your creativity.
That’s why we’ve collected this list of thirteen floral design courses by renowned experts. You’ll learn basic techniques for interior design with houseplants, various floral arrangement styles, and how to craft your own bespoke home decor pieces. Scroll down to let your creativity bloom!
Beginner courses to redesign spaces with plants
One of the simplest ways to bring nature into your home is by using houseplants or potted outdoor plants. These courses will help you plan a room or garden layout.
1. Home Styling and Decoration with Plants, a course by Urban Jungle Bloggers
Stylists Igor and Judith (@urbanjungleblog) have collaborated with brands like Zalando and Urban Outfitters, and their two books Plant Tribe and Urban Jungle have been published internationally.
Here, they teach you how to decorate your home or office with plants. Learn professional styling techniques, make a moodboard, and select the right plants for a cozy yet tropical look.
2. Expressive Decoration with Indoor Plants, a course by Daniel Virgnio
The mind behind Verde Terapia and the Cafofo do Dani network, content creator and landscaper Daniel Virgnio (@danielvirgnio), brings energy, color, and light to any interior project.
His course allows you to transform spaces using plants balanced with beloved furniture. Unite your personal style and vision for a space, selecting plants depending on the light and shadow of your room.
3. Interior Design for Beginners: Decorating with Plants, a course by Ale de la Cerda
Alejandra de la Cerda (@aledelacerda) is an architect and co-founder of Lenpo, a studio specialized in uniting people with nature, enhancing quality of life using plant-centric designs.
This course combines a functional and aesthetic point of view, perfect for the analytically-minded. Plan a design project centered around plants, from measuring your space and producing sketches, to selecting plants, appropriate substrates, and more.
4. Designing Green Spaces for Your Home, a course by Kathrin Grimm
Of course, when it comes to plant design you can’t forget your garden or outdoor space! For Kathrin Grimm, landscape architect and founder of Aplenosol, gardens provide us with an oasis from hectic modern life.
In this course, she teaches you how to design a garden tailored to your location. Observe the light, sounds, air flow, and more, to build an optimal layout for a relaxing effect.
Courses for flower arrangement
Elements of visual arts — like color theory, volume, and texture — all impact the construction of floral designs. Create expressive centerpieces with these flower arranging courses.
5. Floral Arrangement Design with Seasonal Blooms, a course by Bloom and Burn
UK-based floral studio Bloom and Burn creates vibrant arrangements with dynamic shapes, so they look freshly picked. Founder Graeme Corbett (@bloomburn) has worked with clients like Jamie Oliver and TV program The Voice UK.
In this course on flower arrangement with seasonal blooms, you’ll gain tools to design striking arrangements with a specific focus on how to use sustainable, locally grown flowers.
6. Design and Creation of Floral Compositions, a course by ORA The Floral Agency
ORA (@orafloralagency) creates magical, otherworldly experiences for brands like Carolina Herrera, Cartier, Mont Blanc, H&M, and more.
In this course, learn the essential techniques for creating unique floral designs. Founder Juliana Bustillo teaches step-by-step composition for installations, exploring styles, heights, colors, and textures so you can decorate a memorable table with a centerpiece and suspended art.
7. Floral Decoration: Joyful and Colorful Compositions, a course by Justine Beaussart
A dazzling dahlia, a radiant sunflower, and a sprinkling of playfulness... this is how Justine Beaussart's (@nebbiastudio) magical world of flowers comes to life.
In this course, you’ll craft a joyful floral arrangement ideal for photoshoots and events using invisible planters, aerial planters, and more. Justine also offers photography tips to craft that perfect Instagram shot.
8. Centerpiece Design with Dried and Preserved Flowers, a course by Violeta Gladstone
Violeta Gladstone (@violetagladstone) is a floral stylist who has worked for major brands such as Vogue and Burberry, and understands the ongoing beauty of flowers when carefully preserved.
In this course, you will learn to arrange plants using drying, preserving, and dyeing techniques. Follow Violeta's guidance to design floral centerpieces that fill spaces with long-lasting color.
Courses for botanical home decor crafts
Finally, explore the many smaller crafts that still inject personality to a space. Innovative and creative, we’re sure you’ll find something to make on your next rainy day…
9. Plant Art: Create Your Own Open Terrarium, a course by Fotosíntesis Green Art
Sara and Tom are the founders of Fotosíntesis Green Art (@fotosintesis_green_art), a brand focused on plant art and tiny ecosystems that thrive with very little human input.
In this course, you will build an open-glass terrarium using everyday tools. Assemble colorful layers of earth, and experiment with cacti, succulents, and decorative objects for a unique result.
10. Kokedamas: Create Natural Moss Pots, a course by Joan Català
The art of the kokedama, or “moss ball”, originated in Japan over 500 years ago. The decorative creations of Joan Català (@omotesandoplants), founder of Omotesandō, take their inspiration from this technique, combining natural products with modern designs.
In this course, you’ll explore the relaxing craft’s rich history and make your own kokedama, using moss to create natural “pots” for other plants to thrive in!
11. Design and Creation of Botanical Compositions, a course by Meena and Ceci
Meena and Ceci (@ciabotanica) are the team behind Compañía Botánica, a brand that combines design and botanical art to build gardens, balconies, and other green spaces.
In this course, you will learn to create living wall art with cacti and succulents. From the assembly of a wooden frame, to the substrate and support for your plants, you’ll gain valuable knowledge on the conservation and multiplication of succulents.
12. Stained Glass with Pressed Flowers: The Tiffany Method, a course by Molly Jackson
Stained glass can evoke magic through light, color, and perspective. Artist Molly Jackson created Cedar+Spruce Studio (@cedarsprucestudios) to combine natural floral elements with the Tiffany method for striking decorative glass art.
Here, Molly guides you through creating a stained-glass composition. Learn how to cut the glass, incorporate pressed flowers, solder the pieces, and finish with a polish.
13. Tulle Embroidery with Natural Flowers and Plants, a course by Olga Prinku
Flowers-on-tulle embroidery is the delicate craft of stitching with real flowers. Creator Olga Prinku (@oprinku) is a renowned embroidery artist whose work has been featured in numerous publications and fashion collections.
In this course, Olga helps you create beautiful handmade artworks with dried botanicals. You’ll embroider detailed compositions onto a hoop using flowers and leaves, for a unique wall-hanging.
Original article by @janaina_marques ; extended version by @lauren_duplessis.
Grow your knowledge of plant and floral design with these resources
1. Feeling inspired? Learn more about floral design in this in-depth explainer.
2. Make a hand-tied bouquet with this free tutorial.
3. Discover the materials you’ll need to make dried flower arrangements.
