Reading Lyon interiors before buying plants
Indoor success in Lyon hinges on orientation more than fashion. East-facing rooms on the Presqu'île catch soft morning light; west walls bake in afternoon heat once shutters open. North courts stay cool even in July. We map these conditions with your photos, then assign species that tolerate winter heating when radiators run dry air through December. Floor load matters too: terracotta pots look handsome but must fit stair turns in Croix-Rousse walk-ups.
Composition principles we use
- One anchor plant per sightline, then secondary foliage at knee and table height.
- Vessel diameter chosen so saucers do not overhang parquet borders.
- Trailing stems reserved for shelves that sit away from door swing.
- Pet-safe alternatives listed when cats share the salon.
- Empty negative space kept intentional — rooms breathe better with fewer, healthier plants.
Rooms we style most often
Living rooms along Rue de la République corridors want a calm green mass opposite the sofa. Kitchens with Saône reflections need humidity-tolerant herbs and compact foliage away from hob grease. Bedrooms favour quieter leaf movement and low night watering. Home offices in converted Croix-Rousse lofts often need glare control without blocking the skyline.
What install includes
On install day we bring plants, vessels (if ordered through us), soil top-ups, and felt pads for floors. We place, water once, and leave a care card with intervals in weeks — not vague “water when dry” slogans. A follow-up visit can be booked after four to six weeks; see pricing for EUR ranges.
Related services
If your best light sits on the sill, consider window gardens. For outdoor courts, see courtyard greenery. Low-maintenance rooms may prefer dried botanicals.
Care after we leave
Lyon’s continental swing — cold snaps and warm courtyard summers — means watering changes by season. We note shutter habits because closed shutters cut light dramatically on west façades. If leaves yellow after a holiday, photograph the plant and window wall together; that pair of images usually diagnoses light starvation versus overwatering within one reply.