There are many emerging trends in hospital interior design. Two of the most booming trends are incorporating nature/fresh air as much as possible, and the other is daylighting (bringing natural daylight into a room.) In a recent study from Health Design, they sought out styles and ways to incorporate nature cost-effectively and positively for many hospitals. One of the most popular ways of doing this was bringing plants inside the buildings. The easiest way to do this is with custom planters for hospitals.
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Why Do Hospitals Need Planters?
Planters are an easy and stylish way for patients to feel at ease in your hospital. Not only do we offer planters that can match whatever color scheme or brand image you want to convey, but our planters are also lightweight and durable with any plant you put inside it!
Reducing Stress
The primary reason that hospitals are investing in gardens and planters today has to do with the positive health outcomes that are directly tied to stress reduction. Numerous studies have been conducted examining the benefits of simply viewing lush green landscapes as compared to harsh industrial images.
These studies overwhelmingly show that the brain reacts to the greenery in as little as five minutes, helping patients to relax, calming their fears, and allowing them to reduce muscle strain. The overall effects of stress reduction also have significant physiological implications, including lowering blood pressure and errant brain activity by measurable amounts. For patients who need to relax and allow their body to recover, five minutes of stress reduction can make a big difference and filling the room with green plants can have a lasting impact.
Indoor Air Quality
Another common problem within healthcare facilities has to do with the spread of diseases and germs through the air. With so much illness concentrated in one place, it is a full-time task to keep the air and all surfaces clean of bacteria to prevent infections.
Planters filled with trees and shrubs offer a unique and effective way to filter the air while reducing your dependence on chemicals and equipment to keep the air safe. Since plants naturally filter the air and produce clean oxygen for breathing, it has been found that patients have smoother recovery with the help of planters.
Emotional Well-being
One area of healthcare that has gone largely unmanaged in the past is that of emotional well-being. Patients suffering from serious or terminal illnesses often deal poorly with their diagnosis when trapped in a cold, unwelcoming treatment environment full of machines and noise.
Many hospitals have found that adding quiet spaces with planters and colorful flowers can help patients feel more at home and at ease throughout treatment. They can also find peaceful places to meditate, reflect, and relax among the planters in an environment where the plants absorb much of the unnatural light and noise in the building. Support for emotional well-being is on the rise as more healthcare professionals seek to treat the whole person, not just the illness they suffer from.
Employee Well-being
While much of the focus of applicable research has been on patients and their families as they undergo treatment, there is also something to be said for improving the environment for healthcare workers as well.
Employees who are faced with the difficult job of working in a hospital day in and day out are subjected to extreme amounts of stress. Having live plants and colorful planters throughout the work environment can also have a positive impact on the way they view their job, the amount of stress they experience while they are there, and the success of the treatment plans they lay out.
With all of this research coming about, it’s no surprise that hospitals are actively adding planters to their space. Whether the plants are large or small, we know that they can improve the look and feel of the environment, put patients at ease, and help manage emotional needs during trying times. Even employees can benefit from the mood-boosting effects of planters as decor.
Our 5 All-time Favorite Planters For Hospitals!
There are many different planters to choose from for every type of entryway and patient experience point, but we are narrowing it down to the top five most popular choices.
The Globe Modern – The Globe is a perfect choice for whenever you want to create a calming, zen-like experience for the patients or visitors. Ideal for desks or concierge services.
Badalona – The Badalona is 39” long and 17” deep. It is perfect for an accent piece or a window piece. With our multiple color choices, you can choose to have it blend in or stand out!
Salon Narrow Low Rectangular Planter – Similar to the Badalona, the Salon is ideal for hallways and windows, but this is a much more modest and easily movable piece at 42” long and 8” tall.
The Short Hayden – The Short Hayden planter is chic in style yet, with its reversed taper, divergent in shape. It is ideal for table tops which mean you can place one anywhere!
Tiergarden – The Tiergarden is one unique shape we’ve come up with. It is ideal for setting on railings and will fit perfectly with balconies and other places that can take a touch-up of life!
Browse the Jay Scotts Collection
Jay Scotts has been providing planters for countless industries. If you are looking for a way to bring quality, style, and a touch of nature to your hospital, then take a look at our collection, or simply give us a call today!
