Pro-Tips for Choosing the Right Artificial Office Plants and Trees
Creating a welcoming, productive environment is crucial, and nothing does that quite like plants—artificial ones, of course, because we all have enough on our plates without adding plant care to the list!
Here's our take on choosing the right artificial plants for various office spaces:
Planter Boxes: Nature's Dividers
Size Matters: For planter boxes that act as dividers, aim for plants that stand around 30-80cm cm tall. This height is perfect for creating a bit of privacy without feeling like a wall. Leafy greenery allows you to get the lushness of nature, without totally obstructing the view.
Plant Choices: Grasses, Ferns, Hosta Plants and Dracaena Plants are popular choices. They're narrow enough to not feel intrusive but still offer a sense of separation. If you're wanting something with a little more plan and a more leafy look, the Calathea and Spath Lily's are excellent options that look stunning.
Textures and Tones: Play around with different shades of green or even variegated leaves to add depth and interest to your planter boxes.
Meeting Rooms: Where Ideas Blossom
Tabletop Plants: A well-placed plant or floral arrangement around 60 cm or shorter can make for a great table centrepiece without obstructing views during meetings. If you prefer to keep a meeting table clear, flower arrangements also look great on cabinets own meeting rooms, so you have a great centrepiece but it's also not going to obstruct your work.
Mood Enhancers: What sort of mood do you want to convey in your meeting room? For a more subdued look, choose greenery and softer coloured flowers. I you have a meeting room where you'd like to make a statement, bright coloured flowers are your best friend.
Wall Flair: How about some hanging plants like ivy or string of pearls? They add a touch of greenery without taking up floor or table space.
Board Rooms: The Height of Sophistication
Statement Trees: Make an impact with a 1.5m-1.8m tall artificial tree. An Olive or Ficus tree adds a touch of class to any board room. Palms provide a slightly more relaxed feel, while Fiddle Leaf Trees are a nice neutral option that come in may shapes and sizes.
Low-Key Elegance: For the table, think elegant but low-profile. An subtle flower arrangement suits a formal atmosphere. Another option is to go with a small, brightly coloured sophisticated plant... like a Fuchsia Pink Orchid in a Glass Vase.
Corner Accents: If you have corners that feel a bit empty, a tall plant that complements your statement tree can round out the room nicely.
Corridors: Flow and Functionality
Tall and Slim: Choose tall, narrow plants like bamboo or yucca that stand around 1.5m-1.8m for your corridors. They guide the way without taking up too much space.
Interval Placement: Place these plants at intervals of about 1.5m-1.8m cm apart to create a visually pleasing sequence. If you have a corner that needs more than a single plant, consider using 3 Pots of the same style, but different sizes. A small, medium and large pot work really well and allow you to use 3 different varieties of plants/ trees.
Lighting: If your corridor is well-lit, you can opt for more colourful plants. In darker spaces, go for plants that naturally thrive in low light, like ferns or snake plants.
Desk Plants: Your Personal Oasis
Small Wonders: Keep desk plants under 30 cm in height to ensure they don't overtake your workspace. Small flower arrangements, succulents, mini cacti work wonderfully.
Easy Care: Choose plants that are simple to clean. Look for those with leaves that can be easily wiped down.
There you have it, our top picks for sprucing up your office with artificial plants. Remember, it's all about choosing the right plant for the right space—and of course, one that you'll love to look at every day. Happy decorating, everyone!
