Creating a calming and productive workspace at home is more important than ever, and one of the simplest ways to do this is by introducing indoor plants. Indoor plants can transform your garden room office, change the atmosphere, improve wellbeing and even improve productivity.
Here are some top tips for choosing and caring for indoor plants and how they’ll boost your garden room office.
Choosing the Right Plants for Your Space
Start by considering what the lighting is like in your office garden room. Some plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight, while others are more tolerant of lower light levels. For spaces that tend to let a lot of light in, plants like the fiddle leaf fig, rubber plant, or peace lily will do well. If your room is a bit shadier, opt for low-light lovers like the snake plant.
The temperature and humidity of your garden room needs to be considered too. Ferns, for example, love humidity, so they might benefit from being placed in a spot that retains moisture well.
Don’t Overwater!
It can be tempting to water too much and it’s one of the most common mistakes with indoor plants. With houseplants, it’s wise to let the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Make sure your pots have good drainage, and always check the top inch of soil before adding more water. Overwatering can lead to root rot, which is often fatal to the plant…which isn’t good for their or your productivity!
Add Plants into Your Décor
Plants are also design features. Hanging planters, wall-mounted pots, or plant stands can help you create height and depth in a room. Trailing plants like ivy or string of pearls can be placed on shelves for a cascading effect, to add something extra. And larger statement plants like the monstera or bird of paradise can become a feature of a room.
Using pots that add to your room’s aesthetic can also help tie everything together, making it feel more cohesive and attractive.
Create a Calming Environment
Indoor plants can help your wellbeing too. Studies show they can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and increase feelings of calm and relaxation – which are all really important factors in managing mental health. In an office garden room, this means better concentration and focus, reduced anxiety, and an overall more pleasant working environment that doesn’t get your cortisol levels spiking.
Easy Look-After is Key
If you’re a plant newbie or life is super busy, choose hardy plants that require minimal fuss. Succulents, aloe vera, and cacti are smart choices, as are the spider plant and peace lily. These plants are not only easy to look after but they’re handy at purifying air too.
Regularly dust your plants’ leaves, rotate them for even growth, and prune any dead or yellowing leaves to keep them healthy and thriving.
Make a few tweaks and your indoor office garden room can become a leafy green space of tranquillity —improving your mood, cleaning the air and making your office hours a bit cheerier.
For more advice or info about installing a garden room, get in touch with our team at Bridge Timber today.