Public Gallery for Pots and Planters
We are proud to have served customers across Australia for over 30 years with decorative pots and planters for gardens, homes, commercial spaces and landscaping projects.
In need of indoor or outdoor pots inspiration? Some of our products are available for public viewing in some of our pots and planters galleries or in garden pots showcase events. Find their locations on this Google Map or read on for more planter pot design ideas.
View Listings in google mapsFind inspiration for your indoor and outdoor spaces
Seeing decorative pots and planters in a real setting can make it easier to imagine how different designs might work around your own property. A pots and planters gallery provides inspiration for everything from compact balconies and courtyards to spacious gardens, entrances and commercial landscapes.
Pay attention to how different shapes, finishes and sizes interact with surrounding architecture and greenery. Seeing planters in context can also provide a better sense of scale than viewing individual products alone.
Planter pot design ideas for every style
The right combination of pots and plants can help establish a clear style throughout your space. Rather than treating planters as an afterthought, consider their shape, finish and placement as part of the wider design. Here are a few planter pot design ideas to inspire your project:
Contemporary and minimalist
Choose streamlined troughs, cylinders, cubes and other architectural forms in understated finishes. Black, white, grey and other neutral tones work particularly well with contemporary homes, polished concrete and modern paving.
Keep planting relatively simple with ornamental grasses, sculptural foliage or a single feature plant to reinforce the clean aesthetic. Repeating the same planter in several locations can also create a sense of continuity across a larger property.
Rustic and Mediterranean
Create a relaxed, established look with terracotta tones, weathered textures and aged finishes. These styles complement natural stone, timber and other organic materials while adding warmth to patios and garden beds.
Pair your planters with olive trees, herbs, lavender or cascading greenery for a Mediterranean-inspired display. Mixing different pot sizes and traditional shapes can make the arrangement feel collected over time rather than overly formal.
Tropical and lush
Fill substantial pots with palms, ferns and broad-leaf plants to create layers of rich greenery. Large foliage can provide an effective contrast against simple planters, allowing the plants themselves to become the main attraction.
Mixing different plant heights can make patios, pool surrounds and sheltered courtyards feel more immersive. Smaller pots containing trailing or compact foliage can then be positioned around larger feature plants to build depth.
Classic and formal
Urns and traditionally shaped decorative pots and planters lend themselves to structured arrangements. Try matching planters on either side of an entrance, along a pathway or around a formal entertaining area for symmetry and balance.
Evergreen shrubs and neatly shaped plants can reinforce this sense of structure, while flowering varieties introduce seasonal colour without changing the overall layout.
Tips for styling pots and planters
1. Use pots to define your outdoor space
Planters can influence the layout of a garden just as much as the plants themselves. Long troughs positioned around a patio can visually separate dining and relaxation areas, while tall planters filled with screening plants can introduce privacy in exposed spaces.
For entrances and pathways, repeating the same pot at key points helps guide the eye through the landscape. Alternatively, use one oversized planter to create a focal point in an open courtyard or garden. If you’re working with an empty corner, group several pots at different heights rather than relying on a single piece.
2. Get the scale and proportions right
A pot that looks substantial on its own can appear surprisingly small beside a large home, pool or open landscape. Consider the proportions of the entire setting rather than focusing only on the planter.
Larger spaces can accommodate oversized pots, broad bowls and substantial troughs, while balconies and compact courtyards generally benefit from more restrained proportions. For grouped displays, varying the height and width of your pots can create depth without making the arrangement feel crowded.
Also consider the mature size of your chosen plants. A small tree or established shrub needs a planter that provides appropriate growing room while looking visually balanced with the foliage above it.
3. Mix and match pots
Your pots don’t all need to be identical to create a cohesive landscape. Instead, repeat one or two design elements throughout the arrangement. For example, combine different shapes in the same finish or use one planter shape in several sizes. You could also keep your decorative pots and planters neutral while introducing variation through colourful flowers and foliage.
Mixing materials can create effective contrast, too. Smooth contemporary finishes can sit alongside more textured pieces, helping individual planters stand out while still feeling connected to the wider landscape. For a particularly strong focal point, start with one statement pot and arrange smaller, simpler planters nearby. This establishes a clear visual hierarchy rather than having every piece compete for attention.
4. Match your planters with the right plants
Think about the shape of the plant as well as its growing requirements. Upright grasses and narrow foliage can emphasise the height of a tall planter, while trailing varieties soften edges and introduce movement.
Broad bowls pair naturally with spreading arrangements, while large containers can provide an appropriate visual scale for shrubs and suitable small trees. For colourful planter pot design ideas, combine flowering varieties with contrasting foliage rather than relying on blooms alone.
Always consider sunlight, drainage, root space and watering requirements before planting. Plants sharing one container should also have similar growing needs to make ongoing care easier.
From gallery inspiration to your own space
Found a display or combination you love? Use our pots and planters gallery as a starting point and adapt the idea to suit your property’s scale, colours, plants and architecture. The pots shown in public locations may represent only part of the wider selection available.
Explore our full collection of pots, planters and garden products online at Pots Wholesale Direct or speak with our team about recreating a particular look for your home, garden or landscaping project.