In the last 50 years, life has gotten markedly more urban. In the US, the percentage of the population that lives in a city has grown from 74% in 1970 to 84% in 2024. At the same time, the way we work and live has shifted, and people have found themselves busier and spending more time indoors.
While people have been bringing plants indoors for millennia, it’s no wonder we are now facing renewed emphasis on bringing greenery and plants into our built and indoor environments.
The biophilic design and interior landscaping movements are a cornerstone of this project. They bring principles of interior design, scientific understanding of human behavior and horticultural expertise together so we can live better and reconnect with nature.
What is interior landscaping?
Unlike traditional landscaping, which is about transforming outdoor environments, interior landscaping is the practice of using plants and natural materials as a core design element indoors.
This isn’t limited to a few potted flowers. It can also include built elements like dividers, and even larger projects like living walls. Interior landscaping can truly transform a space and make the indoors feel better to be in, as it brings visual interest and life inside.
That means interior landscapers themselves pay close attention to how plants affect spaces and the humans that use them. We have expertise in design, especially biophilic design, which is the practice of bringing natural elements indoors to create harmonious spaces.
But we also have horticultural expertise, from understanding what plants work in what conditions, recommending different species for different benefits, and knowing how to take care of plants. This allows us to blend design and nature.
How does interior plant design benefit my business?
At Plantscape, we have seen our clients’ spaces have a major impact on both how they look and how they make people feel. From small installations at receptions to major atrium projects, bringing fresh designs and live or replica plants has a host of research-backed benefits.
These include:
Air quality improvements driven by carefully selected plants. In a time when many spend hours straight indoors with recycled air, adding live plans can not only make a space feel fresher but actually help the air be as clean as possible. From your employees to clients you need to impress, plants help create the right atmosphere.
Improved mood, including lower coworker stress. Because of humans’ innate connection to nature, having plants and other natural elements like wood in your space can make people feel happier and lower anxiety. Whether in hospitality, an office, or retail, making people feel better can contribute to your business’s bottom line.
Make a better impression on guests in retail, hospitality and restaurants. When your business model includes enticing people into your space, making guests relaxed and encouraging positive emotions that potentially lead to larger purchases, interior plant design is a great asset.
More positive office environments and happier employees. Creating a more pleasant workspace through interior plant design can have real payoff in productivity and employee sentiment. When your physical office space is somewhere employees want to be, it goes a long way for satisfaction. Interior landscaping can make a dramatic improvement even to otherwise thoughtfully laid out offices.
Why work with an interior landscaping service like Plantscape?
Professional interior landscapers have a unique skill set. We can bring big ideas to life and help you create a truly incredible experience in your space. Here’s some of the best reasons to work with Plantscape’s interior landscaping service when thinking about adding plants, interiorscaping and biophilic design to your commercial space in Pittsburgh.
Design experience meets horticultural expertise
Interior designers or landscapers alone cannot do what we can do as interior plantscapers. Our skill set brings the best of design together with horticultural knowledge to craft spaces that wow with plants that work.
Get the highest quality plants and materials
Plantscape has strong relationships with quality suppliers for plants. We take pride in carefully choosing each specimen and knowing how to bring the best of what nature has to offer into your space. We also have commercial-grade options for things like planters and pots, and pay attention to the quality of all the materials of any interior landscaping project. We can offer a great selection and guide you through the best options for your goals.
Professional installation capacity
Interior landscaping can involve large-scale projects, and the installation options can get wonderfully creative. That means you want to work with a professional service like Plantscape that has the expertise to bring things to life not just with designs but with execution. As a national leader in the plantscaping industry that has with 50+ years of experience in the space, we have the know-how to install everything perfectly to bring any vision to fruition.
Maintenance for the best return on investment
Interior plantscaping is an ongoing project that needs care and attention to look its best. At Plantscape, we offer maintenance programs so that dedicated, trained experts can look after your investment so it always looks as good as the day it is installed.
If you are a Pittsburgh-area business ready to explore how Plantscape can create something special in your space, contact us today.
