Whether it's to add a splash of colour to the office, or to make customers feel a warm welcome upon entering your business - corporate flowers are a great way to communicate a strong message and keep spirits high in the working environment.
Today we'll go through the importance of corporate flowers in the business world, occasions they can be used for and which flowers for which occasion.
Add some colour to your desk!
A vibrant, scented and flourishing bouquet is a great way to add a bit of character to your workplace. Whilst others may put their stamp on their desk with quirky mouse mats, pictures of loved ones or personalised mugs, flowers do this whilst lighting up both your desk and your mood. It doesn't stop there either, a study undertaken at Texas A&M University found that both men and women exposed to fresh plants in a working environment demonstrated more innovative thinking - generating more ides and original solutions to problems.
First Impression Flowers
First impressions are everything, and so adding a couple of warm and welcoming bouquets to your reception, lobby or waiting room can be a great way to welcome any visitors or customers you may encounter throughout the day. Creating a positive atmosphere upon entrance to any reception, office or shop is paramount; and the addition of a fresh bouquet is bound to improve the whole feel of the room no end. It has in fact been scientifically proven that flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room. They make the space more welcoming and create a sharing atmosphere (Dr. Haviland-Jones). As well as this, a separate study explored where in their homes people should display flowers. Arrangements were placed in areas of the home that are open to visitors such as foyers, living rooms and dining rooms. The results found that it made the place more inviting and more conducive for welcoming guests!
'Thanks for everything' corporate flowers
Flowers are a great way to say a big thank you. But it's not just calendar dates such as Mother's day and Father's day in which flowers are used for this, they are also used regularly throughout the world of business. Whether it's for that important client, loyal customer or hardworking employee - a thank you bouquet is a fitting way to let a business partner or colleague aware of your appreciation. Alternatively, you could be sending out corporate flowers to a new client in the hope of build a long lasting business relationship. In fact, a study has shown that the use of flowers are a great way make intimate connections.
But which bouquets are best?
Flowers aren't just about what you see, they're about what they mean and how they make you feel. So, with this in mind, different flowers are said to have different effects on your mood. Lilies for example are said to purify the atmosphere, creating a fresh, tranquil and energised environment.
Roses are known for being a flower that portrays romance, love and beauty. But this doesn't mean they're just for Valentine's Day. Roses add an element of sophistication and style to any setting - making them perfect for corporate displays. Whether it's in the meeting room, on your desk or in reception, roses are both vibrant and versatile.
Appleyard recommendation: We think roses are a great way to add an element of sophistication to a meeting or waiting room.
Sunflowers are known for being bright and perky. The radiant yellow colour of the sunflower is known to install happiness and energy into the environment, making it a perfect flower for the workplace. If you're wanting to create high spirits and a happy environment, litter the office with sunflowers - their bright, positive and energetic blooms will soon have an affect on your employees! Or, make your desk stand out from the rest with your very own bouquet of golden sunflowers.
Appleyard recommendation: We think sunflowers make a great addition to a work desk. It creates a real positive atmosphere that will rub off on colleagues around you!
Orchids can come in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes (as discussed in our previous blog), but they are mainly recognised for giving off a tranquil, calming and zen-like aura. This tropical flower is one of the most popular for adding that extra bit of beauty or luxury to a bouquet, and is known to encourage creativity and imagination. This creative vibe can shape a real positive atmosphere in the working environment, inspiring communication and innovation.
Appleyard recommendation: We suggest placing an orchid bouquet in your meeting rooms, to help inspire vision and originality in problem solving.
We have a great selection of flowers, hampers and plants that will compliment any office, over at the Appleyard website.
For more ways to enquire about a Corporate account or what we can offer, see our Corporate page.
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