Discover What Every Designer Should Know in 2025
Discover how tariffs, material costs, and biophilic trends are reshaping plant design in 2025. Oakland Green Interiors offers actionable insights for interior designers, architects, and property managers looking to plan smarter, specify better, and stay ahead in a changing market.
What You’ll Learn in the Webinar
This isn’t your typical “plants are pretty” talk. We dive into real-world strategies to help you:
Choose materials wisely in a shifting global market
Plan installations that fit your budget and schedule
Incorporate sustainability and wellness elements that meet client expectations
Design with what’s available – without sacrificing vision
Whether you’re specifying greenery in high-end residential spaces or maintaining lush common areas in multi-family buildings, this webinar offers a fresh perspective rooted in market realities.
Who Should Watch the Webinar?
This webinar was created for:
Interior Designers looking to incorporate sustainable, visually striking green elements
Architects seeking to integrate plantings into their design blueprints
Property Managers managing ongoing plant maintenance and looking to reduce costs
Real Estate Developers and General Contractors who want better clarity around costs and timelines
Genevieve Mills, Director, Oakland Green Interiors · COO & In-house Counsel, Oakland Nurseries, Inc.
Genevieve is a third-generation leader in Ohio’s green industry, blending legal expertise, urban design savvy, and a deep passion for plants. As Director of Oakland Green Interiors and COO of Oakland Nursery, she champions the power of plant design in commercial spaces. Genevieve is also a certified “Green Plants for Green Buildings” trainer and an industry thought leader active in AmericanHort and the Ohio Green Industry Association.
As more clients request biophilic design elements – from lush living walls to sleek modern planters – design professionals are finding that adding greenery to spaces is no longer just a finishing touch. It’s a strategic part of the design narrative.
If you’re an interior designer, architect, or property manager working on commercial or residential spaces, you’ve likely already felt these shifts. That’s why Oakland Green Interiors is here to help you navigate this evolving landscape.
Why Tariffs Matter in Plant Design
You may not think of global politics when planning your next tenant lounge or office lobby – but tariffs and freight costs may now directly influencing your ability to specify and install the greenery your clients want.
Here’s how:
Increased container costs are raising prices on commercial-grade fiberglass, ceramic, and metal planters—often imported from Asia and Europe.
Limited availability of large-scale tropical plants is changing what’s possible for statement installations.
Longer lead times are forcing design teams to rethink project timelines and installation phases.
These changes don’t just affect cost – they impact design integrity, maintenance planning, and client satisfaction.
Why Interior Plant Design Is Worth the Effort
Despite the challenges, one thing is clear: plant design adds measurable value.
Studies have shown that biophilic environments can improve mood, increase productivity, and even shorten hospital recovery times. In the world of commercial real estate, greenery helps attract tenants, elevate perceived value, and differentiate spaces in a competitive market.
With the right strategy, you can turn plant design from a “nice to have” into a key selling point—while staying ahead of budget and supply challenges.
Don’t Let Global Pressures Derail Local Design
Global tariffs and logistics issues may be out of your control—but how you adapt is entirely up to you. Join Oakland Green Interiors for a no-fluff, high-value session designed to keep your plant design projects on track.
About Oakland Green Interiors
We’re a Columbus, Ohio-based plant design and maintenance firm that has specialized in biophilic solutions for commercial, residential, and institutional spaces for over 40 spaces. From lobby living walls to patio planter systems, we help design professionals bring spaces to life with the beauty of plants—inside and out.
