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From waste to little moments of green.

MATT Bloom Story

At MATT, we believe good design doesn’t just look good — it does good.

Each MATT Bloom planter is crafted from those leftover pieces and reshaped into clean, modular forms that hold soil and water but also potential. Whether resting on a windowsill, a desk, or beside one of our wall panels, each planter becomes a small carbon sink and a quiet invitation to reconnect with nature.

MATT Bloom started as a small idea with a big heart: what if we could turn the offcuts from our concrete wall panels into something beautiful — something that grows?

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Hello from Maddie

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Hi, I’m Maddie Shen — a grad student in Wood Science at UBC and part of the team here at MATT. I started MATT Bloom as a way to turn what would have been concrete waste into something meaningful and alive.

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I hope MATT Bloom inspires you to nurture something:

  • A seed toward a low-carbon future.

  • A moment of calm.

  • Or simply, a deeper connection with Mother Nature.

 

Because every bloom counts.

Build it. Grow it. Make it yours.

You can order MATT Bloom as a fully assembled planter or choose our DIY kit for a fun and easy hands-on experience. Just follow the illustrated steps below:

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1. LINE IT UP

​Place the side panels face down against a wall or straight edge

2. TAPE IT TIGHT

Stick tape across the aligned panels

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3. GLUE THE EDGES

Apply a generous amount of glue to the chamfered side edges

4. FOLD & HOLD

Fold into shape and press together

5. BOTTOM IN

Fold into shape and press together

6. LET IT DRY

Allow the glue to set for at least 3 hours. Full curing may take 12 to 24 hours.

Pro Tips (optional):

•  Use a small clamp to apply pressure and keep panels aligned during drying.

•  A brad nail gun (23 gauge) can be used to secure the edges and add stability.

•  Leave any squeezed-out glue on the inside edges — it helps seal the joints and improves water resistance.

Explore MATT Bloom

MATT Bloom is available in 3 sizes to suit any space:

  • 4″ cube – ideal for single succulents or small desktop plants

  • 5.5″ cube – offers more space, perfectly sized for most plants commonly sold at grocery stores or nurseries

  • 4″ × 4″ × 10″ rectangular – great for grouping succulents, herbs, or creating a low-profile centrepiece

All planters are available in the signature MATT palette — White, Grey, and Black. 

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​Mix and match shapes and colors to build your own modern green vignette

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