Walk into a well-run office and you notice it straight away.
The space feels settled. Light moves easily. Surfaces are clean without feeling bare. There’s a sense that the environment has been thought through, not just fitted out.
A green wall often plays a lively role in that first impression. In many office interiors, it becomes a visual pause point. Something that adds texture and calm without pulling focus from how the space needs to work day to day.
After 135 years working with Australian workplaces across three generations, we’ve seen green wall systems used well, used poorly, and everything in between. The difference is rarely about ambition. It usually comes down to planning, placement, and how the wall is looked after once the office is up and running.
Why Green Walls Continue to Suit Commercial Offices
In corporate offices and co-working spaces, a well-placed office green wall can help soften open layouts and bring balance to shared areas. They’re commonly used in reception spaces, meeting zones, and breakout areas where people naturally slow down rather than pass straight through.
Green walls also suit modern office interiors because they don’t take up floor space. When planned properly, they add interest without interfering with circulation, furniture layouts, or sightlines.
Designing Green Wall Systems That Stand the Test of Time
look, perform, and integrate into a workplace over the long term.
Conversations often centre on practical considerations such as:
- Plants maintaining their structure and colour as the space settles
- Maintenance that is consistent and well-scheduled
- Access that remains practical once office interiors are fully occupied
- Clear communication following green wall installation
When green walls are planned with their full lifecycle in mind, these elements come together naturally. In active workplaces, greenery should be easy to manage and designed around how the space is used daily.
Our office green wall services are supported by ongoing maintenance and long-term assurance, helping them continue to enhance the workplace well beyond day one.
What to Think About Before Installing a Green Wall
Strong outcomes usually come from decisions made with experience. We can install green walls in new fitouts or well-established interiors.
Placement and Visibility
A green wall in a reception area or near executive meeting rooms will be seen daily. That means presentation standards need to be held consistently, thinking beyond handovers.
Access for Maintenance
If a wall is difficult to reach safely, maintenance becomes harder than it needs to be. Practical access helps to keep care regular and discreet.
Plant Selection for Indoor Conditions
Not all plants respond the same way to artificial lighting, airflow, and temperature control. Choosing varieties suited to commercial office interiors reduces long-term issues.
Consistency Across Sites
For businesses managing multiple locations, visual consistency matters. Green walls should support brand presentation without adding complexity.
Why Ongoing Care Shapes the Result
A green wall is not a set-and-forget feature. Regular checks, pruning, and timely replacement all contribute to how it looks and how long it lasts.
A reliable office green wall maintenance program should include:
- Scheduled health checks
- Clear communication with Facilities Managers
- Minimal disruption during servicing
- Proactive replacement where needed
Having worked in this space for three generations, we understand how quickly small issues become visible in busy workplaces.
By managing green wall installation and ongoing care together, we’re able to make decisions that suit the full life of the wall beyond its first few months.
How Green Walls Support Day-to-Day Workplace Use
Staff tend to respond well to environments that look settled and cared for. Visitors notice when an office feels welcoming without being overstated.
In co-working spaces, green walls often help define zones while keeping layouts open. In corporate settings, they can introduce warmth without distracting from the work at hand.
Planning the Next Step with Frenchams
If you’re considering a green wall for your workplace, a site-based discussion is often the most useful place to start. It allows placement, access, and usage patterns to be assessed properly before decisions are finalised.
At Frenchams, we regularly support designers and project teams during planning stages, with Designer Resources available to assist specification and coordination. You can also view Our Work to see how green walls perform across a range of real Australian office environments.
An in-depth and personalised consultation helps ensure any green wall system is well-suited to the space today and practical to manage well into the future.
Get your free consultation with us today to make your green wall vision a reality.
