Picture this: it’s January. The winter holidays wind down, decorations are back in the box, and everyone restarts their normal routines. It’s undeniable that things can feel a little sluggish, especially at work and in the office.
But getting fresh energy and into the spirit of the new year is something that is especially important in commercial space. Whether encouraging customers to stop by your store, making the right impression on clients, or signaling to employees that you’ve got a great year ahead, you are in charge of setting the tone.
Plants are a great way to do this, and refreshing your space with greenery and blooms can bring just the life you need. Here are some options for perking your space back up with horticulture.
Reception and Entrance Makeover: Nail Your First Impression with Indoor Plants
One way to make a big impact when refreshing a commercial space is to focus on the entrance or reception area. Whether you’re managing a retail space, dealership, office building, residential complex or restaurant, plants at reception can welcome people in. Especially in the winter months, a pop of green and color makes a big difference.
We recommend working with the size, flow and furniture in your current space to mix in container plants large and small without having to purchase too many new pieces.
Container plants can range from indoor trees to contained plants that fit on a host stand or reception desk. You can mix different shades of green, blooming flowers, and even succulents for different aesthetics and textures.
And using containers means you can play with size, proportion and color in addition to the plants themselves. At Plantscape, we love getting creative with vessels and can offer commercial-grade options on everything from standard terra cotta pots to pots with stunning glaze, or even modern and geometric options.
Entrances are high-traffic spaces that can offer a low-effort, big reward when refreshing a space for warmth and energy.
Office Plants: Interior Design that Encourages Employee Engagement
If you have a commercial workspace, whether classic cubicles, an open office with hot desks, or anything in between, plants can make employees feel engaged and connected.
Often, we hear that employees are looking for ways to bring their own plants in, or want a bit more greenery in a space. So a great way to show you are investing in employees is not leaving it up to individuals to supply plants for the office.
If you want to start smaller, a great idea to boost engagement is individual plants that fit neatly on a desk or conference table. These can help employees feel less stressed, be more productive and give them something to focus on other than their screen when they need a break.
Another option with lower investment but high reward is focusing on communal spaces in your building. Whether in a break room, reception, or a literal (or metaphorical) water cooler in your office, larger container plants can make these spaces more lively and energize employees.
A larger investment in plants and employee wellbeing might look like bringing in a biophilic interior designer to use greenery to enhance your whole office, or even adding a special feature like a living wall. One of the wonderful things about adding plants is that you can do it after your other décor is already in place, and a professional like the biophilic designers and horticultural experts at Plantscape can help you figure out how to enhance your space to make it work better – for example, using a living wall to give some privacy and noise mitigation in an open office.
Making an Artistic Biophilic Investment: Moss Art for Any Commercial Space
Moss art is a great way to refresh and change up your wall décor without doing yet another generic piece of corporate art. And you can have something custom that fits your space exactly and incorporates elements of your corporate values and branding.
Unlike plants, moss art and moss walls are not alive, they’re preserved, making them a great option for a low-maintenance refresh. They still offer plenty of benefits including helping to reduce noise.
And moss art doesn’t need to take up a whole wall: you can add smaller pieces in a conference room, tucked at the end of a row of desks or in place of a framed print in a reception room. While you can get creative and make a big installation, a smaller piece is a great way to uplift and reset for the new year.
Let Plantscape Update Your Commercial Decor with Plants
If you want a professional’s eye to assess how you can refresh and upgrade your space in the new year, Plantscape is happy to help. We strive for excellence with every project, so no matter how large or small your refresh is we will put our best effort into making sure your space looks amazing. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
If you’re not ready to make the leap into real plants, we can also help with high quality artificial plants to liven up your commercial space. Our sister company Elements Botanicals is the premier manufacturer of artificial plants, with lifelike designs that add a biophilic touch without the maintenance of live options. See for yourself: discover their designs.
