Office is where you spend the major part of your life. It’s suggested that you have a stylish modern office so that your temperament stays at its best and even your clients are impressed. The best way is to ‘go green’ all the way; this ensures a fresh environment as well as fabulous décor.

You should opt for plants which survive in shade, can last few days without water and also grow easily without much effort taken. You can also give hanging plants a second thought, which will be pretty eye-catchy. The very best plants you can have in your office are the

• Spider plant
• Cacti
• Philodendrons and
• Lucky bamboo

Go for indoor trees and buy few plants which might be suitable for your office. You can also shop from places where they specialize in office gardening, they will not only provide you with the right plants but also take charge of regular maintenance. This done; your office becomes a second home.

The office is a place where people do extensive work during the day. The atmosphere at the office can really affect your working ability. If the atmosphere is pretty cool and relaxing then you can work for long hours. Installing a garden in your office area gives a soothing feel that works wonders for you and your employees.

Getting guidance from a professional interior designer is a good option for setting up a garden for you office. If you find it not affordable, you can use your creativity and ideas and do it yourself. Use different colored flower plants and small shrubs to compliment them. A shaded place is a must in the garden area with comfortable chairs to sit and enjoy the peacefulness of the garden. You can add a garden swing too for that extra zing. Office gardens need to be kept simple and modest.

Most people who work from home will in all likelihood have only two complaints about their home set up one being space constraints and the other lack of privacy.

Garden offices are available in modular forms through construction companies that specialize in the same or can be constructed by users to their specific needs. Most often these buildings have a toughened glass front façade to provide a more professional look.

Essentially all material to build a garden office is available at most hardware stores. Make a plan or consult an architect for the same. Ensure that you have proper insulation at the floor and roof levels and good quality sealants and cladding on the inner and outer walls to protect from the elements.

Allow for any plumbing and most electric requirements at the beginning itself. Finally have all windows, doors and other openings secured with sturdy locks or use an electronic locking system for added safety.