Increase Productivity & Freshness with Plants in Office!

Decorating plants at your place is a good way to spread calmness and happiness, but what about your workplace? Adding plants to your workplace is something which every employee will cherish. The pros, both psychological and physical are subsequently evidenced in the study of science. Therefore, plants are a big YES; to know a bit more of all this, read on: 

•  No Stress:  Keeping plants at your work always reduce stress. Take a look over the percentage:

     Anxiety/Tension: 37%

     Dejection/ Depression: 58%

     Hostility/ Anger: 44%

     Fatigue: 38%

    Office environment appear calm and a nice place when plants and flowers are present. They are colorful, relaxing and interesting. Plants enable us to perceive the surroundings better, thus, making  us more comfortable and less stressful.

• Increase in productivity: Surely productivity is a ladder to improve the environment when plants are present. Concentration, focus, and cognitive tasks are improved within the workplace. According to the science, a few mistakes are made, tasks are perfectly completed faster and workers are motivated like a pro.

• Reduction in absence and sickness: Introducing plants to the workplace has been reported to reduce 50% absenteeism and illness by almost 30%. Reduction in these two agendas not only maintains the productivity but also reduce the cost of absence yearly.

• A happy environment to work: The majority will agree to the note that the presence of plants makes the place nice and happy! So, make sure you are totally comfortable of the reality for keeping the plants. It not only improves the office surroundings but also maintain the positive welcome for the clients.

• Reducing noise: Believe it or not, plants reduce noise by 5 decibels, thus, making your focus on your work.

• Clean air to breathe: Obviously, plants make the air fresh and breathable. There are numerous toxins created by paint, plastics, furniture, and other work things; so to reduce these plants are welcomed.

          Plants best for the workplace:

• Spider plants
• Aloe
• Cactus
• Ivy
• Peace Lily
• Rubber plant
• Succulents

So, what plant are you planning for the workplace? Let us know! 

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10 Easy Ways to Freshen Your Decor

1. Get Creative with Framing 

Create a collection of framed prints from photos you already have, or take a few snapshots of your kids, pets, or some flowers in your garden. Print them at home or order your prints online. Then have them framed or buy ready-made frames at your favourite crafts store.

 Get creative—buy a random assortment of frames in different shapes and sizes, or all the same frames and mats for a polished look. Don’t be afraid to add a pop of color with your matting.

2. Bring the Outdoors In

One of the easiest things you can do to freshen up your home is to add fresh flowers, branches, and even leaves from your own yard. It’s inexpensive and fun! Budding branches make for great decorative pieces. Or try spray-painting branches and assembling them in glass vases for high impact. You can also frame pressed flowers and leaves for an organic look.

3. Add Life to Boring Shades

Make plain roller shades more interesting and beautiful by stenciling a design on them, such as a monogram. You can find stencils in varying patterns and monograms from Sunny’s Goodtime Paints. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating a stencilled window shade.

4. Be Selective with Paint

Most decorators will say that a fresh coat of paint is the quickest way to make over your home, but painting an entire room can take time and seem a bit daunting. Try painting just the doors or even the moulding for a quick update. Not only does this take less time and money, but it can also add a focal point to the room if you use an eye-catching colour.

 5. Swap out Your Throw Pillows

For instant gratification, switch out your throw pillows. New shapes, sizes, and colours will automatically make your room look different and won’t break the bank like reupholstering your furniture can.

6. Furnishings

A quick switch can dramatically alter the look and feel of a room by changing the flow and the focal point. You don’t have to move everything around, though. Try swapping a chair from the family room with one you have in the bedroom or even a mirror from one room with a piece of art from another. Small changes really can have a big impact.

7. Set Up an Entry Moment

The first and sometimes only part of your home guests see is the front entry. If you want to change the welcoming point of your home, start by adding new potted plants to your porch or buying nice house numbers. Don’t forget the interior. Adding a bench, hooks for coats, or even a basket for mail can make your home seem more inviting.

 

8. Update Your Furniture

This can include anything from switching out the knobs and pulls to repainting an old piece to make it seem brand new. To refinish furniture, start by lightly sanding the piece. For old pieces, sanding will make the surface smooth, and for newer ones, it will get rid of any gloss or finish that may prevent the paint from adhering. Instead of brushing on the paint, you can invest in a paint sprayer, available at most home-improvement stores. Painting this way will help you avoid brushstrokes and achieve a more even coat.

 9. Display Your Collections

Don’t scatter your treasured pieces all around the house. Make them the focus of a room by displaying them together. Vases, frames, china, or silver make great collections. It creates more visual impact, plus it can be a great talking point when company arrives.

 10. Add Seasonal Pieces

Something as simple as a seasonal centrepiece on your dining room table can change the look of your room. For spring, a fresh bouquet of flowers will brighten the space. In the fall, a boxwood-and-apple topiary will add the perfect touch.

Reference: http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/easy-decorating-ideas-for-a-home-makeover#home-makeovers-with-seasonal-decor