Indoor Trellis Wall Ideas

I love pretty much any type of green wall look, but my favorite indoor trellises are the modular ones that come in small pieces. I like that I can move them around to place my vines exactly where I want them—bonus points if they’re also pretty to look at on their own, like the Wild Flower Wall Trellis.

If you’re ready to make your indoor trellis wall dreams come true but want to approach your decor practically (something I always recommend), I would keep these things in mind as you browse the inspiration below:

• The size and space you want to cover. You want your trellis wall to be large enough to make an impact but not so large it obstructs things in your home or gets in the way. Visualize the area you want to cover with plants—plenty of the ideas below can be modified to cover even the most awkward spaces.
• The material the trellis is made from. I’ve included options below for trellises made from wood, metal, plastic, string, and beyond. Consider not just the way your trellis will look but also how heavy and how durable it will be. Some materials are also much easier to clean than others.
• The installation method. Some of these trellises are renter-friendly and can be mounted with removable adhesive, whereas others need to be nailed or screwed into the wall. Some are heavy enough that you’ll want to take the extra time to secure them with the correct mounting hardware and mount them to studs, where applicable.

Growing vertically is the best way to turn an ordinary space into a lush paradise. Below is some inspiration for different ways to add a trellis wall to your home.

These trellises are made up of multiple parts that can be arranged across walls and doorways in whatever way you choose.

Photo by Denine

Photo by Denine

I have the multiflower pack of this Wild Flower Trellis in my home, and I love that it combines the versatility of hooks or clips with the beauty of an artfully designed bamboo trellis. The individual bamboo flowers can be placed wherever you need them, and they’re easy to remove and reattach. I think this look works especially well for pothos or philodendrons that might be less full but that have one or two very long vines—which, if I’m being honest, is what mine often end up looking like at some point or another.

This is another easy and versatile way to customize your interior wall trellis. You can hang these simple bamboo hoops in countless different configurations and allow your trailing or vining plants to climb them. This one also looks great with faux flowers or artificial vines tucked into it. I really like that you can hang them side-by-side or mount them concentrically to create different modern combinations.

I like using small, inconspicuous clips like these to train my vines up walls and over doorways in a way that looks like they’ve just naturally grown that way. They work really well in tandem with another trellis (either something staked into the plant’s pot like this one or a more conspicuous wall trellis like the Wild Flowers) to help coax your vines up out of their planter and onto the wall.

This is a similar idea to the Wild Flower trellis above, but the trellis pieces are shaped like monstera leaves rather than flowers. The way they’re shaped means that they’re not quite as versatile as the flowers (you may have to play around with angles a bit when you hang them to make sure that they look organic while also orienting your vines in the direction you want), but they are cute. I think these would go great with other tropical, tiki, or beachy decor—maybe around a home bar, for example?

This modular wall trellis system definitely won’t be for everyone, but if you’re looking for something lightweight and colorful, it’s a great option. It comes in a ton of different colors (all of the pieces interlock together) and can be hung to cover virtually any size and shape space on your wall.

The inspiration in this picture isn’t so much the trellis itself—it’s how it can be used. I love the way these vines cascade from the second-floor landing around the stairs. You can obviously start working toward this look by strategically placing your plants along the edges of your landing, but I would also use a small modular trellis like the Wild Flower or some simple plant clips to coax your vines into the direction you want them. Patience is going to be key here, but I think it’s worth it for the wow factor.

These wall trellises are one fixed piece that can be hung or mounted on a wall. They give your plants a wide swath of area to climb.

I love all types of plant ladders, and this rustic rope ladder is no exception. It has plenty of surface area for your plants to cling to and would look great with any rustic, boho, or beachy decor scheme. All you have to do is hang it on the wall above or next to your plants and let them go to town!

This particular wall trellis is listed as an outdoor trellis, but there’s nothing that says you couldn’t use something like this inside (and if it works in both places, that’s even better in my mind!) I really love the calming zen look of these symmetrical wooden slats. This could easily work in a country/cottage home or with zen/Japandi or even spa decor.

A simple diamond lattice is such an iconic look in the garden, and I love that this idea brings it into the home while giving it an updated, modern look. The dark stained wood and horizontal placement really give this an elevated look. I also think it would be fairly simple and straightforward to DIY something like this with a few items from your local hardware or even craft store.

This is a kind of woodsy or even witchy take on a hanging rope ladder. I really like the natural and unrefined look of the twig rungs on it. You could absolutely DIY something like this—just make sure to keep everything level and measure out your lengths of string to keep from giving yourself a major headache.

Want to know how to add a trellis wall to your home without needing to attach anything to the walls? Make the trellis the wall! This particular privacy screen trellis is made for outdoor use, but I think something like this would be a fantastic way to add greenery to your space and double as a room divider. I can see this working perfectly in a studio apartment, for example. I think that this is a fantastic “trellis wall” option for renters wanting to make a big impact.

This clever wall trellis idea is made from a simple Ikea memo board. The memo board is durable yet lightweight, has clean lines, and is already designed to be mounted on a wall! I love that this is a simple, no-fuss way to give your plants something modern and aesthetically pleasing to climb. Plus, the big openings and ladder-like structure make this ideal for pretty much any type of climbing plant.

In case you prefer to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself, these are a few of my favorite DIY trellis wall ideas!

I don’t think this one is quite as cute as the Sunlit trellis above, but this is a simple solution to DIYing a similar look. These are just a series of embroidery hoops in different sizes tied together and then affixed to the wall. It’s a great way to create an impactful wall trellis in a few hours tops with a handful of very affordable and easy-to-source materials.

If you’re looking for an even simpler indoor trellis wall DIY, look no further. All you really need for a simple version of this one is some sort of string, twine, or rope, and a way to affix it to the wall—nails, thumbtacks, and 3M hooks would all work. If you want to kick it up a notch, you can attach some grapevines to the string like in the picture (find them online or in the faux flower section of your local craft store). I like the wide lattice pattern used in the picture, but you could use this method to create all kinds of shapes—just know that curves are going to require some finessing and extra nails to get the string to lie where you want it.

This is a fun idea for a trellis wall that’s relatively simple to pull off. All you need are some wooden dowels and a long length of jute, twine, or some other rope. I would probably start with towel pegs similar to these ones since they’re already made to be mounted on a wall and come with any hardware you need, but you could just as easily use a dowel from the hardware store cut to the length you want it. Mount the pegs to your wall either in a grid or scattered pattern covering the area where you want your plants to climb, then zig-zag your rope between them, wrapping it around each peg to secure it.

I hope this list helped you find inspiration to greenify your space. Of all of the things I do to make my home feel more like, well—a home, I think that keeping healthy houseplants is the one that has made the most impact. I have a few pothos and philodendron vines that I propagated over a decade ago, and I like to use modular trellises like the Wild Flower Wall Trellis to train them across walls and over doorways—it’s my favorite way to add greenery to my space without having it be too in my way while I’m working and living my life. Whether you choose to create a full-impact plant wall or let a single vine creep along a door frame, I hope you’re feeling inspired to create your own green sanctuary at home!