Design
Tropical office plants are more than just decorative accents; they are versatile elements that can transform your office into a vibrant, and functional space. Whether you’re looking to soften a modern design, introduce biophilic elements, or simply add a pop of color, there are countless ways to incorporate tropical plants into your office layout. Explore the many creative ways you can use tropical plants in your office layout below.
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Space
One of the aspects we always want to consider in your plantscape design is space. We want to utilize the available space effectively and select plants proportionate to the space available.
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Lines
This plantscape design is a great example of using lines in a space. The rows of plants guide the eye through the full length of the office and create a sense of structure and movement.
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Form
Plants and containers are a great way to play with form in a space. Here, we see the organic, spherical shape of the container and the natural wispy shape of the bamboo palm shifting the aesthetic of this collaborative space from rigid to soft and inviting.
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Colour
The selection and combination of colors in your office design is meant to evoke emotions, create harmony, and establish the overall tone of a room. When selecting plants, we can play with high contrast colours like this neon pothos, or, make selections that blend into your space and colour scheme.
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Texture
Adding an interesting geometric leafed plant like the ZZ Plant to a space is an excellent way to add texture, depth and interest to an office design.
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Balance
Plants can be used to create balance in a space, achieving a sense of equilibrium in a room. Whether through symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial balance, the result is a cohesive and comfortable feeling space.
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Scale and Proportion
Ensuring that the scale and proportion of the plants and containers we select relate well to each other and to the space itself is very important to an office’s interior design. A perfectly sized plant can help maintain a sense of harmony in the overall design of the space.
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Repetition
Through repetition, you can create a sense of movement and harmony within a space. Here we see rows of large containers drawing our eye through the office while also pulling together multiple design elements and colours. The container colours were selected intentionally to blend into the other furnishings and create a unified and harmonious look.
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Focal Point
Large trees make an excellent focal point in interior design. By using a tall tree in a tall container, the plant becomes a central element that draws attention and serves as the anchor for the room’s design.
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Contrast
In an otherwise monochrome space, the pop of green from a tropical plant is a great way to add contrast and create visual interest and dynamism.
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Function
Plants can assist in designing a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and functional. Here we see a dividing wall created from plants that helps separate employees’ workspaces from their recreational/collaborative space. The plants not only look beautiful, but offer the benefits of increased privacy and sound dampening.