Make the workplace greener: 7 advantages of plants in the office

An office: people spend a lot of time here. Whether it is working hard on a deadline, a creative brainstorm session with the team or routine tasks. A good work environment and nice atmosphere positively contributes to the quality of work and productivity. This good, domestic and warm atmosphere can be created with for example plants. Make the workplace greener by adding plants. Discover the 7 ultimate reasons to start adding well-filled plant pots today!

1. Plants create an inviting atmosphere

When you add greenery to a room it directly creates an inviting atmosphere. Plants give a room life. They are living creatures after all. They must be taken care of and require some attention, but this also automatically creates a domestic ambiance. This ensures that a room feels warmer and more atmospheric. Not only for employees, but also for visitors, customers and stakeholders. So, a great way for companies to present themselves to others!

Tip! Creating a domestic ambiance without any worries? Then choose the lifelike artificial plants. This creates the same vibe, but without requiring green thumbs.

2. Greenery reduces stress

The domestic, warm ambiance that plants create, has even more advantages. Research from Washington State University showed that due to this nice feeling employees experience less stress. They feel more comfortable. This could even lower the general level of sick leave. A great advantage for everyone!

3. Plants improve the air quality in a natural way

Plants are special creatures. That’s because they convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen. During this process they filter harmful substances out of the air. Then, they break these substances down via the roots and leaves. So, plants are basically natural air purifiers. By filling an office space with well-filled plant pots, you improve the air quality in the work environment.

4. Indoor plants boost productivity

Because of the great ambiance and good air quality it has even more advantages, namely an improvement of concentration and memory. The result is a higher productivity. According to researchers this would be increased with 15 percent in a green environment. Additionally, natural elements naturally have a positive impact on the brain. According to researchers of the University of Michigan it improves people’s memory with no less than 20 percent after walking in nature. So, be sure to bring some nature inside!

5. Plant pots create dynamic partitions

Aside from the positive impact of plants, greenery is also really practical. For example, large plant pots can create just a bit more privacy in a seating area. Or create partitions between departments or desks when choosing tall pots or rectangular plant pots. Are you not sure about the layout of the office? Place the plant pots or flowerpots on pot wheels. This way you can easily move the pots in your office space.

6. Pottery and plants improve the acoustics

Do you work in a large space? Of maybe even an office garden? Then it can be difficult to create good acoustics. There are often echoes in large spaces and it can become noisy quickly. By placing several (large) objects in a room, the noise will be muted. But did you know that plants also absorb noise? By absorbing sound waves with their leaves, there is less echo and noise pollution.

Tip! Go for vertical gardening and choose a green plant wall. Sound echoes will be reduced by hanging pots against (tall) walls.

7. Flowers and plants are healthy and make people happy

With all the above stated advantages, the last advantage will probably shock nobody: flowers and plants make people happy. According to research from Japan, smelling certain plants and flowers, such as lavender blossom, has an uplifting effect. A study from Australia even showed that depression and negative feelings decrease with around 58 percent when in a green office environment. In combination with advantages like more rest, better concentration, a good ambiance and clean air, you must be convinced by now!

Do you want to add more greenery to your office? Are you curious which plant pots fit your space best? Or do you purchase as a wholesale for offices, projects or interior design? Don’t hesitate to contact our specialists. We like to provide you additional advice. With more than 15 years of experience in the international market we know exactly how we can help you! Contact us, visit our showroom or make an appointment for a cup of coffee in your office.