Greenery Design
We’ve built in-house expertise across architecture, interior design, engineering and horticulture, ensuring our solutions are comprehensive and considered.
Design ethos
Our approach to greenery design
Design sits at the heart of Outside In. It starts with the way we work with you. From concept through to delivery, you collaborate directly with our designers, not account managers or sales reps, to shape greenery that works beautifully in your space. The team working on your project aren’t just plant experts. We’ve built in-house expertise across architecture, interior design, engineering and horticulture, ensuring our solutions are comprehensive and considered.
Every solution is designed to integrate seamlessly into the building fabric, respecting the original architectural intent. Each installation is informed by a clear understanding of indoor conditions, including light availability, airflow, irrigation strategy, access and ongoing maintenance.
The result is beautiful greenery that thrives and enhances the experience of the people who use the space.
Greenery for small offices
If you have a small office and are considering adding greenery, even a modest amount can transform the space, and our team specialises in creating plant-filled workplaces that feel vibrant, modern and thoughtfully designed. Beyond elevating the aesthetic, indoor greenery has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood and enhance overall wellbeing, making it a smart investment for both employees and visitors.
At Outside In, we have developed innovative floor, wall and ceiling-mounted planting systems that integrate greenery into your existing office seamlessly. These solutions allow even the smallest offices to incorporate plants beautifully and efficiently. Strategically placed greenery can make a compact space feel warmer, more inviting and more open, giving every square metre a sense of visual calm and breathing room.
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Large workplace greenery
Large workplaces present a unique opportunity to use greenery at scale, creating environments that feel cohesive, engaging and connected to nature. Our team specialises in designing plant-filled commercial spaces that balance visual impact with long-term performance, helping organisations create workplaces that support focus, wellbeing and a strong sense of identity.
We have developed innovative floor, wall and ceiling-mounted planting systems to integrate greenery seamlessly into large interiors in a modern, architectural way.
From expansive atriums to open-plan offices and collaborative zones, our solutions bring structure, softness and natural flow to every part of the workspace. When greenery is thoughtfully designed at scale, it can make even the largest environments feel more human, more inviting and more inspiring for the people who work there every day.
Green design for healthcare
Biophilic design is transforming healthcare spaces by weaving nature into the heart of places where healing happens. The presence of plants, natural light, organic materials, and glimpses of greenery can ease stress, foster emotional wellbeing, and support physical recovery. The result: calmer, more welcoming clinical environments that truly put people first.
We create restorative, nature-connected settings for hospitals, clinics, and health centers that nurture comfort, gentle movement, and positive experiences for patients and staff.
Features like green walls, indoor gardens, planted waiting areas, and courtyards are thoughtfully woven into each space, lifting spirits, supporting recovery, and cultivating places that feel welcoming, reassuring, and designed with care in mind.
We’ve built in-house expertise across architecture, interior design, engineering and horticulture, ensuring our solutions are comprehensive and considered.
Hotel greenery design
Greenery design plays a transformative role in hotels, enriching the guest experience from the moment they arrive to the moment they unwind.
Thoughtfully designed biophilic elements, from soft planting in guest suites to layered greenery in lobbies, lounges and transitional spaces, help slow the pace of arrival, ease guests out of travel mode and create an atmosphere of calm, comfort and authenticity.
We design planted environments that elevate spaces using innovative floor, wall and ceiling-mounted systems that integrate greenery in a refined, architectural way.
These solutions allow greenery to be woven beautifully into lobbies, suites, restaurants, spa areas and shared spaces such as garden terraces and planted courtyards. When greenery is considered at every touchpoint, hotels feel alive and memorable, encouraging guests to linger longer and return again.
Greenery design for retail
Retail spaces are shifting from purely transactional environments into immersive experiences that engage the senses and create lasting impressions.
Thoughtfully integrated planting and biophilic design help transform large-format interiors into places that feel more human, warm and approachable. Green walls softening expansive atriums, planters framing seating areas, and natural materials guiding customers through the store all work to reduce sensory overload and encourage longer dwell times, calm and meaningful engagement.
At Outside In, we design planted environments that elevate retail spaces using innovative floor, wall and ceiling-mounted systems that integrate greenery seamlessly into complex commercial architecture. These solutions help define circulation paths, create serene pause zones and highlight key moments in the customer journey, all while improving air quality, visual comfort and overall wellbeing.
Green atriums and lobbies
Atriums and lobbies are the first touchpoints in any building, shaping how people feel the moment they enter. Thoughtfully designed greenery transforms these transitional spaces from functional thoroughfares into warm, uplifting environments that offer a sense of calm and arrival.
In tall atriums, vertical planting softens scale and brings the space to a more human level, while layered greenery, natural materials and gentle movement create visual comfort and connection.
At Outside In, we design solutions help define circulation paths, anchor gathering areas and create restorative pockets within high-traffic zones.
Greenery improves air quality, supports wellbeing and adds warmth and identity to spaces that can otherwise feel impersonal. When planting is considered part of the architectural expression, atriums and lobbies become memorable, human-centred environments that elevate the building as a whole.
Greenery for later living
In later living environments, having nature close by makes a real difference. Well-placed plants and green spaces can help people feel at home, bringing moments of calm, comfort, and connection. These touches of nature brighten daily life for both residents and staff, making every day a little better.
We design spaces for aged care and retirement living that put nature at the center. Courtyard gardens, walking paths, green walls, and sensory planting areas invite people outdoors, spark conversation, and encourage gentle movement. Our aim is to build places that support health, lift spirits, and feel warm and welcoming every day.
"Working with Outside In was an absolute pleasure. They were incredibly easy to collaborate with, always open to ideas, and brought an innovative approach to every stage of the project."
We can functionally change how a space works based on how we reorganise and re-orientate these planters. It’s a flexible system that allows the space to adapt over time. That doesn’t really exist in any other product I’ve seen.
“Working with Outside In has been an incredible experience. The greenery has transformed our space. We’ve noticed a genuine boost in energy and creativity since the installation!”
“Outside In delivered exceptional service. They collaborated closely with the design team, refined integrated planting elements and ensured seamless delivery, maintaining the highest quality standards.”
"This is a company that delivers on their promise, and has added immense value to the businesses I've been working in. They exceeded my expectations."
"Outside In took a beautiful space and made it even more beautiful. The addition of lush planting with a complimentary design element has added so much softness and colour to the interior of an industrial design."
"This company is bringing sustainability to the forefront and inspiring people of all ages. Seeing the figures was a highlight. Well done!"
"With their specialist expertise in selecting the right plants to thrive in internal environments, and technical expertise in delivering the design concept to perfection, Outside In have brought the vision for this garden to life."
"The team really took the time to understand our vision, delivering beautiful greenery that has completely transformed our spaces. Their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail have made them a valued partner."
"Outside In's creativity and innovation with our planting design was outstanding. Their team did a tremendous job with the installation, making it seamless and on time."
The Biophilic Design Playbook
A modern guide to reconnecting people with nature across workplaces, hospitality, retail, and later-living environments.
Design
We start by fully understanding your unique requirements and writing a detailed design brief. We then present a proposal including floorplans, visuals and all-inclusive pricing.
Install
Our trained team will install your greenery safely and on time. As a SiteWise Gold certified supplier, we prioritise health and safety. We work seamlessly with your contractors.
Maintain
Our experts will care for and guarantee the health of your plants. You’ll enjoy superb service and the convenience of your own Outside In account manager.
The benefits of greenery in interior design
Great greenery design is more than adding plants. It’s about shaping richer, healthier spaces that support the way people work, gather, and feel. Today, greenery in interior design plays a central role in:
- Boosting wellbeing and improving mental clarity
- Softening hard architectural lines
- Improving acoustics with living materials
- Enhancing brand experience through texture and warmth
- Creating natural focal points in workplaces, retail, hospitality, and public spaces
- Supporting healthier indoor air quality through natural filtration
- Increasing dwell time and customer engagement in retail and hospitality settings
- Encouraging gentle movement and social interaction in shared spaces
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We offer a seamless, end-to-end experience that includes design, sourcing, installation, and care.
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Our thoughtful, award-winning design team brings over 12 years of experience shaping commercial interiors.
Every project is entirely bespoke, from detailed floor plans and planting schemes to custom greenery panels created exclusively for your space.
We offer a seamless, end-to-end experience that includes design, sourcing, installation and ongoing expert care, ensuring your greenery continues to thrive long after day one.
Our work is grounded in biophilic design principles and supported by post-occupancy wellbeing data, allowing us to create spaces that look beautiful and perform exceptionally.
We provide nationwide service across New Zealand, with teams in Sydney and Melbourne, and the capability to deliver special projects around the world.
Yes, we have designers in every major city to ensure our team works closely with clients in every region.
Greenery design is the thoughtful integration of plants into interior spaces to enhance wellbeing, improve aesthetics and contribute to healthier, more human environments. When grounded in biophilic design principles, it can reduce stress, support focus, improve air quality and create spaces that feel welcoming and alive.
Almost any space. We design for workplaces, retail stores, hotels, hospitality venues, public spaces, healthcare environments, aged care, lobbies and atriums. Each project is tailored to the scale, function and architectural character of the space.
We use targeted planting, custom greenery panels and efficient floor, wall and ceiling-mounted systems that maximise impact without taking up valuable space. Thoughtful placement can make even the smallest offices feel more open, calm and inviting.
Yes. Our team specialises in large-format workplaces, retail centres, hotels and public buildings. We use innovative planting systems to integrate greenery seamlessly into expansive architectural volumes, improving wayfinding, acoustics and overall experience.
Durable, low-maintenance systems such as engineered green walls, overhead planting and structural planters are ideal. These bring warmth and identity to busy environments while supporting wellbeing and creating memorable moments of calm.
Plants soften arrival experiences, enrich lobbies and suites, and create sensory moments that help guests relax and feel at ease. Biophilic elements can support better sleep, reduce stress and make stays feel more memorable and connected to place.
Yes. Natural elements support healing, reduce stress and improve emotional and cognitive wellbeing. Thoughtfully designed greenery can help create restorative, dignified and uplifting environments for patients, residents and staff.
Plants create welcoming, human-centred spaces that encourage customers to linger longer, engage more deeply and connect with the brand. They can guide circulation, highlight focal points and reduce sensory overload in large-format stores.
Absolutely. Every project is custom from the ground up, floor plans, planting schemes and greenery panels are all designed specifically for your space, rather than using one-size-fits-all solutions.
Yes. Plants and natural materials can soften sound, create acoustic comfort and help moderate indoor air conditions. These benefits contribute to calmer, healthier environments.
We consider light levels, space use, traffic flow, maintenance requirements and the character of the architecture. Our horticultural specialists select species that will thrive in the environment and meet your design goals.
Talk to our team
If you have a project you’d like to discuss or simply wish to enquire about commercial plant hire or another service, we’d love to hear from you.
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