by Shane Henson — October 7, 2013—Facilities managers wanting to spruce up spaces with greenery for both aesthetic and indoor air quality purposes can accomplish this while also adding a touch of class to the building with wall planters from Suite Plants.
The New York-based startup created its LivePicture plant products to breathe new life into typical office plants. The concept is simple: a high-end, low-maintenance garden that hangs on the wall like artwork. With choices aptly named RemPlant and VanGrow, the product is ideal for offices, hotel lobbies, restaurants, and luxury homes, says the company.
LivePicture is not a green wall; the product adds a touch of green to a wall without all the installation and maintenance expenses, says Suite Plants. Installing a LivePicture is as simple as hanging a framed painting on the wall, and it is just as easy to move, the company adds. Caring for the planter is also simple: just add water once every four to six weeks.
For those looking to change the plants on a seasonal basis, LivePicture’s interchangeable plant cassettes easily snap in and out of the powder-coated steel frame, which is available in silver, white and charcoal colors.
“From a design standpoint, it’s easy to see how LivePicture makes a space more visually appealing—it’s literally a piece of living art,” said Amber Mufale, director of legal and media for Suite Plants. Commenting on LivePicture’s uniqueness, Amber explains, “We took a look at the market and realized there was a big opening for a product that looked great, but that wouldn’t require the costly installation and maintenance associated with green walls. LivePicture is a huge time and cost saver.”
Going beyond aesthetics, numerous studies have shown the health benefits of having plants in office and home environments. According to a study conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, indoor plants play a powerful role in removing toxic agents from the air. Hospitals are also seeing the benefits of indoor plants, as documented by research at Kansas State University showing that adding plants to hospital rooms quickens patient recovery time, says Suite Plants.
