Indoor Plant Installations – Design Ideas

We have spoken at length about the benefits of indoor plants – from improved air quality to enhanced well-being. There are significant advantages to adding green plants and living green walls to your office or place of business – but what are the best plants to add, and how should interior plant installations be designed?

Professional plant leasing services work with you to determine the best design for your space and budget – but here are some basic ideas to get your imagination working.

Plant Installation Style

1. First Impressions at the Entrance: A building entrance (especially in South Florida) typically receives abundant bright light – so the best choice for most companies is a hardy and low-maintenance plant. Ferns, succulents and Hydrangea flowers are wonderful for limited space, and Magnolia or Rubber trees are ideal to grace a more expansive entrance.
2. Great Decor Options: Offices can traditionally look a little dreary, even if they are bathed in natural light. If you have corners or alcoves that look a little unfinished, plants are a great option. A single potted tree goes a long way to brightening up an empty corner, while low-light houseplants that don’t require direct sunlight can add lush luxury to otherwise sterile office environments. Pothos plants are wonderful for cleaning the air and also work in shady corners. Boston ferns look elegant on a pedestal, while Peace Lilies bring sophistication to a boring hallway or conference room – as long as there is adequate natural light.
3. Indoor Green Spaces as Dividers: Plants are an ideal solution for those businesses looking for ways to create barriers or dividers without resorting to construction. Plants are an attractive and sustainable way to divide any space without creating a sense of less real estate. Plants work as decorative accents that can significantly alter both the look and flow of your space. Column planters with small trees can create a screen or a pathway, while rectangular planters filled with lush, full plants can effectively divide a functional space. Some of the most popular space dividers are Dracaenas, Snake plants, and Peace Lilies.
4. Interest, Layers, and Textures: Every interior design professional understands the power of indoor plants. From filling soaring spaces to creating an indoor oasis, plants add interest and texture typically reserved for the natural world. Plants that are arranged in groups are best to create these installations. The pyramid principle is popular in interior design – wherein tall plants are placed at the back, and smaller plants are positioned to the sides and the front – forming a basic pyramid shape. This design fills in an area without feeling cluttered.
5. Use Plants as Art: While artwork is often used on the walls to add color and interest, nature often provides the best form of art. An indoor vertical garden or living green wall can fill large empty spaces while improving air quality and temperature in the surrounding spaces. Pothos, Philodendron, Dracaena, and Anthurium plants are great for vertical garden installations because they are extremely resilient and can thrive in lower light. Living walls can be created with all green plants, succulents, mosses, or tropical flowers – whatever works best for your business.
6. Look Up and Use Vertical Space: Those businesses without abundant floor space can create plant installations that are suspended at eye level or above. Hanging plants are also wonderful for workplaces with high ceilings, creating a unique aesthetic and filling the air above your head with natural beauty.

Plant Installation Made Easy

If you are looking to transform your office with green plants, call the experts. At Tropex, we have the skill and expertise you need to design, install, and maintain green plants at your office – and you won’t have to worry about any of it! Call today to learn more about our design and plant installation services for your Sarasota place of business.