Why are modern offices adopting house plants in a big way?

Businesses globally, large and small, are using multiple design elements to enhance the visual appeal of their offices. They make use of open floors and motivational quotes on walls and a growing number of them now fill their spaces with lush green plants. Cold offices made of glass, steel, and stone are things of the past. Plants are the new wave as offices step into the future. Businesses invest in plants and expensive real estate that they take up, not only to enhance the aesthetics but also because study after study has proven that plantscaping has a direct impact on employee morale and productivity. People spend a lot of their waking hours in the office and anything that can enhance the mood, increase workers’ satisfaction and concentration, lower stress levels and have a calming effect are most welcome. What better way to achieve this than bringing nature into the office.

Employees who work in an office space with indoor plants are more productive!

Many companies use plantscaping, vertical gardens, bio walls, indoor plants such as palms, dracaena, peace lilies, and aglos and desktop plants like succulents extensively. Here are 5 reasons why some of the best companies in the world are opting for greener offices.

Reduces the level of stress

According to a study by the new University of Technology in 2010, indoor plants not only make the people more productive and attentive but can also reduce directly have health benefits like reduced blood pressure and therefore low stress levels. Moreover, indoor plants reduce fatigue, anxiety, depression and anger among employees who spend long hours in fully enclosed areas. They bring a little bit of nature closer to people. In short, having a natural environment enhances the overall environment in offices.

Enhances productivity and creativity

Another major benefit that plants bring to offices is an increase in employees’ productivity. A 2014 study by lead researcher, Marlon Nieuwenhuis, finds that productivity of office workers increased by 15 percent when they are in proximity to plants. The study found that the green color of plants has a calming and relaxing effect on people. Having a living, growing plant nearby makes the environment pleasant and helps them focus on their work better.

Reduces noise level

Shared and open offices are more the norm than exception. People working in cubicles are exposed to noise. House plants not only enhance the appearance of the whole space but also absorb the distracting effects of background office chatter, according to the research results of London South Bank University.

Cleanse the air

According to the NASA Clean Air Study, most of the indoor plants help in removing chemicals, volatile organic pollutants, and other toxic matter from the air, making it clean for humans to breathe. Therefore, a medium-sized plant in an office room acts as an air purifier that can stabilize humidity levels and improves the quality of air.

To sum up:

Indoor plants offer multiple benefits. To make your office aesthetically appealing, pleasant and to enhance the mood and productivity of your employees, prioritize adding some greenery. It's a wonderful investment as you can get to make your office space work for you!