Incorporate beautiful preserved flowers into your work environment.

Let's be honest about it. We spend a significant portion of our day at work. Whether at work or at home, having a workspace that reflects your personality helps keep you motivated! There are ways to adorn any work space, no matter how big or small it is!

When we consider how many hours we spend at our workplace, we can see how decorating it in our personal style may both inspire us and help us be more productive. Not to mention that if you have customers in your workplace, having a pleasant environment in which to serve them is a plus!

And how can we talk about productivity and well-being without mentioning plants or flowers that won’t disappoint you? Plants and flowers are a common denominator in stimulating work settings.

Don't worry if you don't know where to begin when it comes to decorating your workstation. In this piece, we'll provide some preserved flower arrangements and products that you can use to decorate your home office or office desk and turn it into a productive and enjoyable space.

Here are some of the best ideas for decorating your office with flowers.

• It's all about the location

First, look around the office for areas with the finest lighting. When succulents, for example, are placed in a dark area, they will attract gnats or flies, which is the exact opposite of what you want. Orchids are the easiest flowering plants to nurture in dim light, and they can survive up to three months. Simply water it once a week and keep it out of direct sunlight. Choose tropical flowers for well-lit areas. Others, such as Bells of Ireland, will succumb to the heat of office lighting. Wildflowers, cut dendrobium orchids, and sunflowers are healthy blossoms that last a long time and are inexpensive.

• All you need is a lovely vase.

First, choose a vase. People frequently inquire about which should be chosen first: the vase or the flowers, and most florists or dried flower delivery services would respond that it depends. When it comes to decorating, choose a vase that you like and then fill it with your favourite flowers. Coffee cups, kettles, gorgeous measuring cups, and soup jars can all be used as vases. You can use ones with old names or remove the label and paint it a different colour. Individual stems will look great in old wine bottles. Instead of making the same old hand bouquets, you can make different dried flower arrangements based on the recycled containers.

• All you need is Pampass Grass

Pampas grass is a lovely dry plant that doesn't need to be watered. Put it in a vase without water after fluffing it up and cutting it to the desired length. If your desk is away from sunlight or moisture then this is the best option. To keep them appearing new, lightly dust or shake them every few months.

• DIY

You may upcycle your present pots and vases to give your blossoms that extra oomph by using your DIY skills and a little imagination. To improve the appearance of your plants, consider weaving a cover for your flower pots.

• Pressed or dried flowers

Not everyone has the time to keep up with a large flower collection. As a result, crushed or dried blooms can be used to add a splash of colour to your workspace. It could be pressed flower napkins, coasters, or a dried arrangement that can be tailored to fit a variety of situations.

• WRAPPED IN A WREATH

For a warm greeting, hang a wreath on your business door. As visitors approach the office, they will be greeted by a natural, one-of-a-kind creation, adding a unique touch to the space. Hang a wreath over your desk if your workstation lacks a door to brighten your day.

All these techniques or ideas with different products and dried flowers can be used to brighten up any work atmosphere. You can quickly turn your office from a blank slate to a nature-inspired paradise with everything from wreaths to arrangements to potpourri. These few ways to add natural elements into your workplace area will help to bring your work environment to life.

At EastOlivia we know decor doesn’t have to be a bore and we don’t want yours to be! So we’re super excited to share with you our beautiful and design-forward Forever Floral arrangements at ShopEastOlivia. And may you always seek to create beauty in your world.

East Olivia is a female-founded creative agency based in Nyc.