The Importance of Indoor Plants in Commercial Spaces:
Enhancing Well-being and Aesthetic Appeal With Plants.
In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are increasingly turning to biophilic design to create more inviting, productive, and inspiring environments. One of the simplest yet most effective ways to achieve this is by incorporating indoor plants into commercial spaces. Whether you run an office, showroom, shop, café, hotel, or restaurant, plants will transform your space - Improving aesthetics, air quality, productivity and overall customer and employee experience.
At Plants By There, we specialise in planting scheme design and installation as well as plant maintenance; ensuring that your business reaps the full benefits of having greenery in your space without the burden of having to maintain the display yourselves. Let’s explore why indoor plants are essential for commercial spaces and how you can use them to enhance your own business environment.
Why Indoor Plants Are Essential for Your Business:
1. Boost Employee Productivity & Well-being
In office environments, houseplants do more than just add a touch of green - They have been proven time and time again to help reduce employee stress, improve focus, boost productivity and increase overall job satisfaction! Research has shown that workplaces with greenery can enhance team productivity by up to a whopping 15%! So plants really are a wise investment for any business aiming to ensure employee and business well-being.
2. Create a Memorable Customer Experience
For showrooms, shops, cafés, hotels, and restaurants, first impressions are everything. Lush greenery instantly elevates the ambiance, creating a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere that encourages customers to stay longer and return more often. You want to make them feel right at home, plants will do just that!
3. Improve Air Quality
Indoor plants naturally filter pollutants from the air, reducing toxins and increasing oxygen levels. This is particularly beneficial in enclosed commercial spaces where ventilation may be limited and air conditioning is intense. Cleaner air contributes to a healthier environment for both employees and customers.
4. Enhance Your Brand Image
A well-designed planting scheme reinforces your brand identity, whether you want to convey luxury, sustainability, or a modern, fresh aesthetic. Thoughtfully placed plants and carefully selected pots and planters can create a strong visual impact that aligns with your business values and overall design theme.
How to Incorporate Plants into Your Commercial Space:
Office Spaces:
Desk plants like succulents, snake plants and pothos will bring fresh life to individual workstations.
Statement planters in meeting rooms and lobbies will create a calming and inspiring atmosphere and soften the vast space.
Large potted floor standing plants in reception and break out areas will set a professional and welcoming tone to clients and staff.
Go up! Disguise an industrial ceiling or utilise spare space and suspend hanging plants above desks, tables and seating areas to benefit from greenery without taking up valuable space.
Retail Shops & Showrooms:
Greenery at entranceways will draw customers in and create an inviting space.
Strategically placed plant displays will enhance product displays or help to set the tone of a season.
Window displays dressed with live or preserved foliage will compliment your products whilsts enticing passers by to stop and take notice.
Hanging plants for a unique and stylish touch will add dimension to your store space.
Cafés, Bars & Restaurants:
Small tabletop plants will add freshness and authenticity to your client’s dining experience.
Large floor standing plants can be used to create a cosy and intimate atmosphere, divide up the space and provide a softness and homely feel.
A mix of planters on shelves with trailing plants will add character without taking up floor space needed for diners.
Hotels & Hospitality Spaces
Lush plant displays in lobbies and lounge areas will create a luxurious and relaxing ambiance.
Statement planters in hallways and near elevators will enhance the guest experience on the way to their rooms.
Potted plants in atrium, courtyard, balcony or winter garden spaces will introduce a natural element and complement the interior decor scheme.
Why Choose Plants By There?
We offer a full-service approach, ensuring your space becomes vibrant with plants and is well-maintained. We design bespoke planting schemes, carefully selecting plants and planters that will complement your aesthetic and thrive in your environment, whatever that may be. We carry out installation and provide ongoing aftercare, so that you can enjoy the benefits of greenery without worrying about the upkeep and display longevity.
If you’re looking to transform your commercial space with beautiful, professionally designed indoor planting, get in touch with Plants By There today. Let’s create a greener, healthier, and more inspiring environment for your business!
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