LOOKBOOK 2022
Life Indoors a division of Life Green Group provides corporate spaces, commercial spaces and smaller businesses with a wide rage of beautiful indoor plants which are locally sourced from sustainable and reputable plant growers across the country.
We pride ourselves in providing all our clients with beautiful, healthy plants that serve a multitude of decorative and functional purposes.
Our dedicated team of skilled green-enthusiasts offer you the highest level of service through the specialisation of the creative design, installation and maintenance of all our interior plantscaping projects. Environmental studies have proven obvious links between psychological stability, stress levels and environmental factors.
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Not only do plants absorb carbon dioxide, but they also aid the flow and circulation of oxygen and are essential for purifying the air by removing toxins.
Plants are recognised for their healing properties, promoting the reduction of stress and tension levels with improved concentration, enhanced creativity and an overall enriched interior space. 80-90% of our daily awake hours are spent indoors, making it essential to include live planting in and around our living and working spaces.
Life Indoors specialises in offering a range of bespoke products including: Greenwalls, atriums, treescape indoor gardens, modular wall hanging planters, floor standing planters, small table top planters, flower arrangements and a range of artificial greenery for those spaces where live greenery won’t survive.
Restoring Better Workspaces
For the past two years, our entire lives have been turned upside down by the Corona Virus. We’ve had to adapt to a new norm of mask wearing, working from home, limiting contact with friends and family and periods of complete isolation. This year we are focussing on restoring better workspaces by drawing strength from nature. How?
Through scientifically proven facts indoor plants can provide health benefits to humans.
Plants have the ability to...
Remove toxic agents such as benzene, formaldehyde, ammonia, xylene and trichloroethylene from the air.
Absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen through photosynthesis.
Reduce noise levels through their ability to absorb, reflect and refract sound.
Boost productivity and morale.
Reduce fatigue and stress levels.
Connect humans to our natural environment.
The Journey of our Plants
01 During the growing process, local growers start by planting cuttings taken from their mother stock. After 4 to 6 weeks, roots settle and new leaves sprout.
At 8 months, the small plant is fully formed and thriving
A fully rooted plant is placed in our Life Indoors temperature controlled greenhouse for a period of 2 to 3 months.
The Cutting 4 - 6 Weeks Rooting At 6 Months Fully Formed At 8 Months Acclimatisation Period At 12 Months New Home From 12 Months
It takes 12 months from planting a cutting for this Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig) to be fully rooted and ready for installation.
6 to 7 months, roots are now secure and the plant is settled and growing.
Supporting Sustainable Suppliers
Recycled Planters
This range of timeless planters have been made using recycled materials and stone powder. The thought behind the designs is durability - long lasting designs supported by a product that is sturdy, frost resistant, break proof and most importantly - sustainable.
Conscious Packaging
We love that some of our suppliers are dedicated to reducing the use of single-use plastics in their packaging by choosing recyclable products such as cardboard.
Refurbished Planters
Planters can do with a fresh new coat of paint - especially those that may be outdated. Instead of throwing planters away, some of our suppliers offer a refurbishment service to refreshen old planters.
Inspiring Trends 2022
Metallic Magic
Wall-mounted planters are the perfect way to showcase living greenery in sculptural forms, enhancing blank surfaces and creating a piece of living art. These rose gold spun metallic planters inject even more personality to bare walls and provide an eye-catching contrast paired with cascading greenery.
Plant Maximalism
The more plants the better! Bold displays of plants in various styled planters from hanging to custom made furniture and a completely unique ‘green wall’ creates a memorable urban indoor jungle.
‘Focus on the inherent human connection to nature’
The Home Office
Our ‘new normal’ of working from home over the last two years means a lot more time spent at home - juggling home life with a fully functional home office. An essential to these home offices is living greeneryconnecting you to nature.
‘Green’ branding
Whether it’s a letter, logo or brand name, using living plants to display something relating to your brand is an innovative way to incorporate greenery into your corporate environment, leaving a lasting impression on both employees and clients alike.
From the Roots Up
We can’t get enough of this greenery - beautifully made glass vases in all kinds of shapes filled with a simple succulent - roots and all, growing in water. A hybrid of hydroponic gardening and a floral arrangement.
Unique Fixtures
Sleek and sophisticated, plants used in design elements are taking centre stage this year. Think outside the box when designing a new or upgrading existing office space. The sky is the limit!
Colourful Display
An eye-catching display unit filled with a range of colourful ceramic planters is perfect for creating different zones in an open plan office.
The movement towards... FUNCTIONAL FURNITURE
Workspaces in 2022 have been completely re-imagined with a focus on fully integrating plant life into modern working environments. We’ve installed modern ‘green’ screens to replace dry walls; planted greenery in negative spaces between desks to creating privacy, absorbing noise and beautifying indoor spaces.
Ceramic Planters
We’ve partnered with some incredible local designers who create bespoke, beautiful handmade ceramics that combine craft, colour and functionality.
The heat of the kiln is the key in the creation of each piece and dictates the nuances of each colour. True alchemy through fire, the results from the kiln and collective effort bring joy on a daily basis.
Crafted with experience and utmost care, a number of hand work processes are combined to bring you a timeless piece with an artisanal feel.
Certain finishes are reactive, meaning that the glazes are designed in a way that no two pots are identical. While they all have the same colour tone they are designed with a more natural feeling in mind and that results in finishes that vary from pot to pot.
Stainless Steel & Wood Planters
Stainless Steel
Aluminium and stainless steel are the most commonly used material in the manufacture of these planters. The planters are fabricated by hand in a number of designs, round and square cones, cubes and troughs. Finishes are brushed, satin, mirror or painted.
Aluminium is the most rust resistant as are the higher grade stainless steels. All aluminium and stainless steel planters are 100% recyclable.
Wood
All our planter boxes are manufactured from treated wood. The wood is sealed with a penetrating sealer so as not to absorb water, with a rubberised sealer painted on the inside. The standard colours are ash and walnut however we are able to treat the wood in others stains/colours on request. We can custom make sizes to client specification.
Polyethylene Planters
Polyethylene is a recyclable polymer. Up to 25% of this material is used in the rotary moulding manufacturing of polyethylene planters.
Polyethylene pellets are heated in a mould which is then mechanically rotated to evenly distribute the molten material to all sections of the mould. The mould is then cooled in an airflow to enable the removal of the finished planter which is then trimmed to perfection. The planters are lightweight and extremely durable.
The polyethylene planters are available in various shapes and sizes, with a wide range of colours and contemporary designs.
The planter is painted with a lead free polyurethane product. The spray equipment is cleaned with a product which has a low VOC (volatile organic compound) content.
Concrete Planters
Original and unique contemporary designs are generated in collaboration with leading designers, architects and artists who have a deep appreciation of the scenic quality of creative planting.
But more importantly they understand the impact great sculptural planters can have in an architectural design.Using top quality materials these planters are honed by highly skilled artisans with great care and attention to strength, hardiness and finish.
In knowing the practicalities of maintaining plants, especially for larger establishments, these concrete planters are designed to be lightweight for stress free transportation and installation.
The range of planters we offer come with removable inner linings and water reservoirs for practical plant care indoors or out.
Green Walls, Trees & Atriums
The latest vertical trend is green walls for eco-offices and green buildings. This concept is a masterpiece in engineering which we have spent many years perfecting. A good green wall is a work of art and always creates a talking point leaving a good impression of the indoor space.
The real power of a green wall is in the impact of its design, and this aesthetically pleasing concept is considered to be the gardening of the future.
Interior green walls, like indoor plants, are known to improve employee productivity by reducing stress, and filtering the air of germs and harmful office pollutants. They also offer an effective alternative to indoor plants if you have limited floor space.
Life Indoors offers: Large custom-designed interior green walls, live picture framed green walls, free-standing double sided green wall room dividers, dual modular green walls & white board fixtures and artificial green walls.
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Greenwalls, Trees & Atriums
Artificial Greenery
Our selection of artificial products are made from the highest quality materials by remarkably skilled craftspeople and are made to last and maintain their beauty for years to come. This ensures our clients receive the most realistic and highest quality artificial plants.
We offer beautiful, luxurious & natural looking artificial flowers, floral arrangements, trees, plants and artificial green wall products. Our ornamental plantscaping offers class and prestige to a wide selection of commercial, hospitality, healthcare and retail spaces.
We offer a wide range of Artificial UV treated Instant Greening Solutions that is conducive to all weather conditions. You can now add brilliant aesthetics to any space including confined areas, both inside and out.
Add green walls & hanging plants to hide unsightly walls and roofs, and enhance or beautify bland areas with artificial plant screening to create privacy.
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Disclaimer: All images used in this Lookbook are supplied by Life Indoors, our suppliers and interior design partners. We have full permission to use these images. Stock images supplied by Unsplash and Pexels. This Lookbook was created by Life Indoors, a division of Life Green Group (PTY) LTD.