When it comes to decorating an office many of us choose to go down the modern route when accessorising. From fancy sofas, to screen projectors, offices can often look ‘over-dressed’ and ultimately give a cramped and cluttered look.
One main feature that can make your office stand out is to create a biophilic environment. Plants are not only great for their purpose, but also offer a great visual look. The professional commercial decorators at Markwell Peck have provided some reasons as to why plants are the best office trend of 2018.
Reduction in stress
It might sound crazy at first, but plants can significantly reduce stress in a workplace. A study by the University of Technology in Sydney found that having plants in the office presented a 37% fall in tension and anxiety, with a 58% drop in depression and a 44% drop in anger levels.
The colour of green represents a relaxing and calm effect and therefore when having a plant on the desk, it helps to increase our concentration levels.
Increasing the homely feel
It’s as simple as that. Plants make your office feel more homely. Spread across the whole office they can not only improve it’s appearance but also show that your company care about the working environment. For many job applicants or external guests visiting the building, plants can create a more attractive workplace, in turn improving the reputation of your company.
Raising productivity levels
It has been noted that employees who actively engage with their surroundings are more likely to be productive. A survey carried out by Exeter University found that employees were 15% more productive when working in a plant-heavy office due to the limited distractions. Not only do they improve the office appeal, but also help towards efficiency.
Creating a peaceful working environment
A huge benefit of plants is that they absorb, diffract and reflect sound. Ideal for a large working environment, having plants spread across the office will help to prevent sound travelling. This is ideal if you have an office which is broken up into teams as numerous conversations will be happening at once.
Markwell Peck specialise in commercial decoration. https://markwellpeck.co.uk