In our “Green Spaces, Diverse Places” series, we’ve explored the benefits of greenery in hospitality and healthcare. This month, we turn our focus to retail spaces and the unique ways plants enhance the shopping experience. Unlike hospitality and healthcare, retail spaces are designed to inspire purchases and foster an emotional connection between customers and brands. Biophilic interior design—incorporating natural elements like plants—creates a welcoming environment that encourages customers to linger, explore, and ultimately buy. Research from the Journal of Environmental Psychology reveals that retail spaces designed with plants and other natural elements can increase customer dwell time by up to 20% and boost spending by as much as 12%, underscoring the financial impact of decorating with plants.
Retail customers are a unique segment of Leafscape’s clientele because of the varied environments they represent, from luxury boutiques to bustling shopping malls and even car dealerships. Biophilic design in retail spaces goes beyond aesthetics; it taps into customers’ innate affinity for nature. Studies from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health show that greenery can lower stress and improve mood, creating a more enjoyable shopping experience. Retailers benefit as well, with research indicating that natural elements enhance employee satisfaction and productivity, fostering a happier and more engaged workforce. In addition to custom plant installations inside retail spaces, Leafscape also installs and maintains above-ground exterior planters that elevate entrances and add curb appeal to shops and shopping centers, offering a visually striking first impression that draws customers in.
As a premier interior plant company, Leafscape is proud to bring the beauty of biophilic design to retail spaces across central and Northwest Arkansas. Our team works with retail businesses to create custom plant installations that fit their unique needs, whether it’s crafting an indoor oasis in a boutique, enhancing the showroom of a car dealership, or elevating a department store’s visual appeal. Decorating with plants is more than a design choice—it’s a strategic investment in customer experience and brand loyalty. With Leafscape’s expertise, retail spaces become immersive environments that delight customers and drive business success.
