Spending the whole day between four walls is normal now. Nature is slipping out of our lives, yet it has an enormous influence on both our mental and our physical condition. No wonder it keeps finding its way back into interiors in the form of biophilic design – connecting people with nature naturally, unobtrusively and with measurable benefits for health and wellbeing.

Nature in the office as a remedy for overload

Greenery in a workplace does far more than decorate. Plants help lower stress levels, improve concentration and raise the overall satisfaction of the people who spend most of the day there. Numerous studies confirm that even a few plants can improve air quality, cut noise and create a pleasanter microclimate. Contact with nature also does the mind good: green tones calm, and organic shapes and natural materials give a sense of ease and security.

Biophilic design goes beyond putting a few plants in a room. It is an approach that lifts an interior so natural elements feel at home in it and support a relaxed atmosphere. Wood, light, greenery, soft lines – together they make a space where it is easier to concentrate and to breathe.

How to bring a piece of nature into a workspace

At Woodever we see nature as an integral part of a good interior. Office, coworking space or break-out area – every space benefits from greenery, as long as it is integrated cleverly and with an eye for looks. 

A basic feature of most offices we fit out is fixed planters built into the design. They are either freestanding or integrated into furniture runs, reception desks or dividers. Precisely made, they look natural and complement the architecture of the space. Greenery becomes part of the interior rather than an afterthought.

Mobile planters bring lightness and flexibility. On castors they move easily as needs change, screening a work zone or livening up an entrance. They add a living element that adapts.

We also work greenery into modular cabinet and shelving systems. Top sections or purpose-made shelves with space for planters add a visual accent to storage. Cabinets and shelves with integrated planting help divide a space naturally and give it a calmer character.

Another popular option is mobile green screens – essentially a planter on castors with a frame to support climbing plants. They make it easy to rearrange an open-plan floor, bring calm and privacy, and still feel alive and welcoming.

An elegant way to get greenery into an interior is with vertical gardens. They turn a wall into a living feature that needs little maintenance and absorbs sound. Precise work, attention to detail and collaboration with experienced growers produce solutions that look natural and last.

Building greenery into furniture

Integrated planters in benches, tables, dividers, shelving or storage furniture divide a space naturally, soften it and save room.

From the production side, the technical detail matters. Wood and living plants coexist without trouble as long as the construction is properly designed.

Substrate and plants must never touch the wooden carcass directly. The furniture always includes a separate plastic or otherwise waterproof liner that protects the material from moisture, leaks and long-term damage. Access for watering, maintenance and replacement matters just as much.

Furniture makers and growers working together

Every project that brings greenery into an office comes about through two disciplines working together that complement each other. Woodever brings craft precision, an eye for detail and deep material knowledge. But we could not do it without specialist planting companies. Planting specialists choose the right plants, place them well and look after them long term.

Together we create interiors that are not only good to look at but support a healthy, inspiring environment for everyday work. Spaces with energy that people genuinely feel.

An office where people feel good

Biophilic design is not a passing trend filling the pages of architecture magazines. It is a natural answer to how we want to live and work: in balance, in calm, in surroundings that give us energy. Natural elements in an interior support health, creativity and better relationships between people.

In a well-designed office people feel at ease, calm and focused. A space carrying elements of nature feels welcoming and gives work a natural rhythm. Where greenery, light and natural materials come into an interior, the result is an environment that supports health and wellbeing.

Planning an office full of greenery? Get in touch – we will design and build a solution tailored to what you need.