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Adding plants and greenery to your office
Plants bring calm to a busy office. A few pots on a shelf or beside a desk soften hard surfaces and give tired eyes a rest. Choose hardy types that cope with air conditioning and low light, such as succulents and ferns. Werkplek stocks simple timber stands and shelves that suit them well.
Water on a set day each week and let one person own the job. A small routine keeps every plant healthy and the office looking fresh.
Planning your layout
Measure the room, mark doors and windows, then leave clear walkways between desks.
Visit our showroom to try the chairs, test the desks and talk to our team today.
Colour changes how a room feels. Soft greens and warm neutrals keep an office calm, while one strong accent wall adds energy to a meeting room. Pair them with natural timber and you get a space people enjoy working in all day long. Test paint swatches in morning and afternoon light first.
Choosing a palette
Good lighting and good furniture work together. Place task lamps where people read and write, and keep overhead light soft so screens stay easy to see. Choose finishes that reflect light without glare, such as matt timber and fabric seats.
A calm office does not need many things. It needs the right desk, a good chair and enough room to move. Start there and add the extras once your team has settled in.
