If you are looking for a way to spruce up your workplace then one of the things that you need to consider getting are office plants. Just make sure that you buy the real thing. This means you should real living plants instead of fake plastic one that are just downright tacky. But before you head on to the nearest flower and plant shop, buy a bunch of plants and just place them anywhere in your office, you should know the best places to put plants in your office. By carefully selecting the location of the plants, you will be able to maximize their benefits.
Your desk
If you are stressed out at work lately then a plant in your desk may just be the solution your are looking for. Recent studies have shown that having potted plants in ones desk can bring tremendous health benefits. According to the research, people who have plants in their desks are found to suffer less from modern ailments such as dry skin, sore throat, headache, cough and even fatigue. The real reason behind the phenomenon is not known but some experts theorize that it could be because of the ability of plants to get rid of volatile, organic compounds that can make people sick. Of course, you should choose the right kind of plant to put in your desk. The plant should be of the right size so as not to serve as a distraction from work.
Receiving area
The receiving area is a very important part of your office. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most neglected part of the office specifically because it is one of the least used parts of the office. The receiving area is important because that is where you usually talk to potential clients and partners for your business. This means that what they see in that area forms a big part of their impression towards you and your company. One of the best ways to liven up the receiving area is to put plants in there. And this is not just for aesthetic purposes. If you are familiar with Feng Shui – the ancient Chinese practice of enhancing the flow of energy in a specific space – then you know that plants can give off positive vibes to a room.
The meeting or conference room
Just like the receiving area, the meeting or the conference room is also very important. After all, this is the place where important decisions are made. It is is the place where bright ideas are born. But anyone who attends office meetings will tell you that the conference room is also a place where tempers can flare up and where heated discussions are commonplace. It is important therefore to keep the atmosphere in the meeting room to be as serene as possible. Placing lots of greens in the meeting room can soothe even the most irritated of nerves. You can place large office plants in the meeting room and make sure that they are easily seen.