Why Plant Maintenance Matters: Especially in Winter
Why Maintenance Matters: Protecting Your Biophilic Investment (Especially in Winter) As the days grow shorter and the air turns dry, even the healthiest live plants begin to feel the effects of winter. It’s a season that quietly tests every living installation, from lush lobby planters to delicate living walls. While living plants bring life and […]
The 14 Elements of Biophilic Design: Your Guide to Bringing Nature Indoors
Ever wonder why that morning walk through the park feels so restorative? Or why you naturally gravitate toward that café with all the plants and natural light? There’s science behind those feelings—and a design philosophy that can help you bring those same sensations into your everyday spaces. We talk a lot about biophilic design here […]
How to Incorporate Biophilic Design into Your FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment)
As a design professional, you know that the FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) package is where a vision truly comes to life. It’s the tactile layer that defines user experience, functionality, and aesthetics. In today’s market, the most impactful FF&E packages are doing more than just filling a space—they are actively contributing to the well-being […]
Botanical Maximalism Brings in the Power of Plants
In our quest for efficiency, workspaces often become sterile environments stripped of visual richness. Yet humans instinctively crave connection with the natural world. Botanical maximalism—the intentional abundance of plants and natural elements—offers a powerful antidote to the minimalist corporate aesthetic. When we fill our workplaces with lush greenery, something magical happens. Not only do they […]
Winter-Proof Indoor Plants for Columbus Workspaces
Thriving Through Winter: Indoor Plants for Columbus Workspaces As winter begins its long and slow transition to spring, many of us find ourselves longing for sunshine. For those of us in Columbus, Ohio—one of the top 10 cloudiest cities in the United States—this longing can feel like it has no end! With an average of […]
The Biophilic Benefits of Holiday Decor
The Biophilic Benefits of Holiday Decor: Bringing Nature Indoors for a Happier Holiday Season When it’s time for the holidays, offices and homes take on a new look—twinkling lights, lush greenery, and ornaments galore! But did you know that these decorations provide more than aesthetics? Holiday decorations further help us reconnect with nature through biophilia, […]
Breathe Easy: The Health and Wellness Benefits of Indoor Plants
Incorporating plants into indoor spaces can significantly boost creativity and reduce stress, transforming both residential and commercial environments into havens of well-being. The concept of biophilia suggests that humans inherently thrive when surrounded by nature, making indoor plants an essential element of modern interior design. Studies have shown that integrating natural elements such as plant […]
The Power of Street Planters for Elevating Our Urban Environments
Columbus Underground Warm weather has officially arrived in Columbus, and with it, busy sidewalks, stores, and patios. As we slide into summer, we’re sharing how we use landscape design in urban settings to boost the use and enjoyment of these well-used spaces. Urban container planting transforms places where traditional plants-in-beds landscaping isn’t feasible or practical, providing […]
Biophilic Design: Reconnecting Urban Spaces with Nature
by: Modern Home Builders magazine Although urbanization has its perks, staying in touch with our roots might not be one of them. However, biophilic design might be the solution, writes Genevieve Reiner. If you’re working in the design and construction industry, chances are, the phrase ‘biophilic design’ has floated across your radar in conversations about […]
The Junto Hotel Makes Plants a Design Priority
Columbus Underground Columbus is home to an amazing array of businesses and organizations that are using plants in cool and unique ways. Over the next year, Oakland Green Interiors will be highlighting some of these organizations and showcasing their commitment to bringing plants (and all the amazing benefits they offer!) to the places we live, […]