What are the benefits of having plants in a workspace?

Updated on 28 00:00:00-11-2022

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We are constantly told that to improve our happiness at work, we need to get out and get some fresh air throughout the day. However, leaving your desk and venturing into a concrete jungle doesn't really make things any easier!

So, we suggest you take advantage of the qualities that greenery offers and bring the outdoors inside. There are over 391,000 species of plants, so chances are you can find several that you and your team are capable of keeping alive!

Not only do plants make attractive decorations and contribute to the office layout, but they also boost staff morale, and they are proven to be beneficial to our health. Here are our main reasons for introducing plants during a seminar and some tips for transforming this space into a flourishing urban jungle...

Plants are stimulating and pleasant

Let's be honest, integrating plants into a space makes all the difference. If there's an empty corner in a room, add a plant. If your desk looks a little bare, add a plant. Worried the reception area isn't welcoming? Add a plant. There you go!
A greenery-filled office is aesthetically pleasing and adds life to an environment. They improve the working environment for employees and offer something attractive to look at other than the back of your colleague's computer screen! Plants give an impression of positivity and make the office a more welcoming place for clients and visitors. The visual value they add is unbeatable, and it's an investment in interior design that doesn't have to break the bank!

Indoor plants reduce stress and noise

In addition to being pleasing to the eye, plants have many qualities that contribute to our well-being. One of them is that they help relieve stress and improve staff productivity. Studies have proven that when plants are present, tasks are completed faster and to a higher standard. This is even more evident in the case of people working on computers, where there has been a 10-15% increase in their productivity!
Little-known fact, plants have the ability to reduce noise pollution. In areas where there are hard surfaces, floors and walls, they have the ability to absorb noises that can often distract employees.
That's why the demand for "tree walls" or "living walls" in offices has increased. But not only that, many now use decorative supports like these to showcase their plants.

A breath of fresh air

Not only are plants pleasing to the eye, reduce stress and unwanted noise, but they also allow us to breathe clean, fresh air! We reap the rewards of their cleansing power, even indoors.
The air inside buildings and offices in modern cities can contain a remarkable amount of pollutants, sometimes even more than the air outside! Plants are of course able to improve air quality and eliminate harmful toxins, pollutants and even dust, what would we do without them?
Scientific research has also suggested that they have the ability to help people recover from illness faster than they would without their presence in a work environment or at home. Pretty amazing, right?

Our favorites

The idea of creating a green office space can be overwhelming, so start small, maybe with a quirky desk terrarium or a few succulents and cacti.
Here are a few of our favorite plants to get you started...

Cactus
A cactus is a safe option for those who don't have a green thumb. Just be sure to place them where no one is likely to get pricked... Unless you have a colleague who took the last glass of milk without replacing it!

Jade plant
Known as the money plant, this easy-to-care-for plant is believed to bring prosperity! Is there a more appropriate plant for a workplace?

Monstera
A design favorite! A little more difficult to care for than a succulent, but worth it when you see this beauty bloom with its amazing leaves!

Spider plant
Spider plants are pleasing to the eye and particularly easy to keep indoors. Place them high up and admire the spider seeds growing downwards! It is also one of the best plant species for removing toxins from indoor air.

Overall, seminar offices are calmer and more pleasant to live in with the presence of plants. If you are looking for a space for seminars that already integrates nature, you will find all the information on our website.

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