How living walls can enhance the ambience of your restaurant
Every restaurant, and business for that matter, wants —and if we’re honest, needs — to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere for its guests.
More so in restaurants, as you want to encourage people to stay longer, and ultimately, spend more.
This is where living walls come in.
Unique and creative, living walls not only stand out, but they also make your business
memorable.
These eye-catching vertical gardens can transform the look and feel of your restaurant in an instant.
And our team at Calathology knows this.
We understand the importance of standing out and offering your customers a great dining experience, and we are all too well aware of the benefits of living walls in a restaurant – benefits that we want to bring to you.
In this post, we look at living green walls in more detail, how they work, various types, and the benefits of green walls in a restaurant.
What are planting living walls?
A modern design feature known for supporting an uplift in mood and improving air quality, vertical living walls bring with them a visually engaging natural beauty.
Plants are placed in vertical structures to grow, using alternative spaces to traditional floor pots.
There are various types of vertical systems available:
- Living walls – walls of plants that are grown in the soil.
- Green walls – panels that are hung from the wall, which have pockets to hold the plants within.
- Trellis systems – a wooden framework, ideal for climbing plants.
Note: Regardless of which vertical living wall system you opt for, you will require a water supply for plants to grow healthy and for the wall to be maintained.
With lush green plants and shrubs filling a blank space, restaurants can now create the perfect soothing backdrop and an Instagram-worthy picture point as they blend the indoors with the outdoors.
Benefits of restaurant green living walls
- Living green walls create a distinct feature in your restaurant. A talking point that draws people’s attention and adds character to spaces.
- Promote wellbeing where guests can unwind – plants are well known for having a calming effect as greenery is reported to reduce stress and create a relaxing atmosphere – great for restaurant goers looking to enjoy their dining experience, spending more time enjoying their meals because they feel comfortable.
- Living walls can enhance indoor air quality by filtering the air, removing pollutants, and releasing oxygen. Creating a healthy environment for your guests and your employees (which can also positively affect absenteeism). Vertical living walls, in this sense, can be a great solution if ventilation in the restaurant is limited.
- Maximise limited space – take advantage of height and space. Living walls, when hung or placed on a vertical wall, don’t take up any additional floor space, which is essential for restaurants, as they don’t encroach on capacity.
- Aesthetically pleasing – providing a natural beauty to four walls, green walls are refreshingly unique, bringing life to spaces.
- Easy to install – working with a professional team, living walls can be easy to install, they can be customised to suit your restaurant’s style and branding, and they are simple to maintain.
Points to consider
While we talk about the benefits of restaurant living walls, you must also take into consideration:
Location – ideally, your living wall should be accessible to customers but in a position that doesn’t cause obstruction.
Irrigation systems – you will require an adequate water supply for your plants. Look for a suitably low-maintenance solution to begin with.
Lighting – plants still require a certain amount of light in order to help them grow; this should be factored in when considering the location of your vertical green wall.
Plant selection – work with plants that are aesthetically pleasing, are sustainable, and low-maintenance. For restaurants, you could look to grow herbs in your vertical living walls, showing customers just how fresh your ingredients really are (mint, basil, oregano, and parsley are all easy to grow and maintain).
Maintenance – choose plants that not only suit your restaurant but also the environment. Apply fertiliser in small amounts every two to three weeks, and inspect plants regularly for pests. Remove any infected plants immediately to prevent the spread. You will also need to prune and trim plants to help them keep their shape and to encourage growth.
It’s important to consider all factors as you will need to maintain the health and longevity of your plants – no one really wants to be sitting dining beside a withering plant.
Green living wall
If you’re looking for a distinct image and style, planting a living wall could be the best solution for you.
Showing a commitment to green living and encouraging sustainability, living walls in restaurants should not be underestimated – even if just for the great photo opportunities they offer.
Changing bland and dull spaces into vibrant and memorable features, living walls are aesthetically pleasing and offer many functional advantages.
We specialise in designing and installing living walls, creating solutions, wow features, and unforgettable living walls that meet your requirements.
Want to find out more?
Call us on 07756 430 474, we’d be happy to help.