Emma Sibley & Tom Murphy Create Beautiful Designs that Water Themselves
Meghan Young — June 2, 2015 — Eco
References: londonterrariums & coolhunting
The idea of a self-sustaining terrarium is a nice one. It allows people to enjoy little pieces of green paradise in their homes without having to put any real work into them. As Cool Hunting notes, "New flower shops are opening that focus on simple-to-care-for, visually striking plants." A self-sustaining terrarium easily falls into that category.
Designed by Emma Sibley and Tom Murphy of London Terrariums, these self-sustaining terrariums were born out of an accidental hobby that bloomed into something bigger than either of them expected. They share, "We are predominately interested in the science behind how they actually work, as opposed to making something overly kitsch or purely a commercial product. For us the theme of 'gardening under glass' is a much broader subject that permeates throughout the urban environment across the world; we see London Terrariums being much bigger than just the terrarium."
Designed by Emma Sibley and Tom Murphy of London Terrariums, these self-sustaining terrariums were born out of an accidental hobby that bloomed into something bigger than either of them expected. They share, "We are predominately interested in the science behind how they actually work, as opposed to making something overly kitsch or purely a commercial product. For us the theme of 'gardening under glass' is a much broader subject that permeates throughout the urban environment across the world; we see London Terrariums being much bigger than just the terrarium."
Trend Themes
1. Self-sustaining Terrariums - More people are realizing the benefits of having plants in their homes without having to put any real work into them, and the demand for self-sustaining terrariums is increasing.
2. Simple-to-care-for Plants - New flower shops are opening that focus on simple-to-care-for, visually striking plants, which is a trend that self-sustaining terrariums easily fall into.
3. Gardening Under Glass - The idea of 'gardening under glass' is becoming more popular, and self-sustaining terrariums are a perfect representation of this trend.
Industry Implications
1. Floral Industry - The floral industry can benefit from self-sustaining terrariums as a low-maintenance option for customers who want to enjoy plants without the hassle of upkeep.
2. Home Decor Industry - Self-sustaining terrariums can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the home decor industry to offer a new type of eco-friendly, low-maintenance decor to customers.
3. Boutique Plant Shop Industry - The boutique plant shop industry can capitalize on the trend of 'gardening under glass' by offering a variety of self-sustaining terrariums with unique designs and plant combinations.
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