Design Solutions

Indoor plants benefit people by filtering air-borne toxins, and creating a calm environment that lowers stress. But did you know plants can also solve design problems? Here are several solutions—using plants— for interior design dilemmas:

 
 
Planters create natural borders to direct foot traffic in open spaces.

Traffic Flow

Planters create natural borders to direct foot traffic in large, open spaces. This same concept can also be used to provide unassuming distance between people in crowded areas.

Problem: Open Areas or Lack of Privacy

A large, open space does not provide privacy. It also lacks optimal flow for foot traffic. Using planters strategically can provide privacy, sound absorption, and social distancing, while creating intuitive traffic flow, as shown in these ingenious options:

Plants as Screens

Low planters on a ledge, or tall planters at a window, screen-out unsolicited views without blocking light. Unlike shades or blinds, plants add to the aesthetic, and make the room feel welcoming.

Problem: Low Lighting

Adding natural elements to the indoor space is well documented to improve productivity and lower stress. But for interior offices without access to windows, live plants may not be possible. Using green elements that mimic nature, or better yet—preserved organic materials—provide a soothing atmosphere, as shown here:

Replica Plants

Spaces that have no windows and insufficient artificial lighting can still look fresh with designer replica plants.

Preserved Nature

Sustainable and artistic, these natural panels provide a soothing, inviting aesthetic in rooms where light is not adequate for live plants.

Mini Walls

In high traffic zones—or in this frequented collaboration room— mini walls breathe life into the area without forfeiting any floor space.

Problem: Lack of Floor Space

Indoor plants draw people in, adding health and beauty to the built environment. Some areas simply don’t have adequate floor space to accommodate large planters or striking interior trees. The examples below of Living Walls bring life to their offices with a flourish of greenery, yet never consume precious floor space:

Living Walls

In areas without ample square footage—such as behind a reception desk—a large living wall adds dramatic impact without sacrificing room to move freely.