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The Healing Power of Plants: Modern Planters for Wellness Spaces

Posted by Jason Wyrwicz on Oct 30th 2023

Jason Wyrwicz

CEO @ Pots, Planters & More

Wellness spaces continue to grow in this day and age, mostly as a response to people’s increasing awareness that they have to take care of their bodies in order to live a healthy and fruitful life. 

In an increasingly fast-paced world, wellness has become a precious commodity. These days, everyone is looking for a little bit of refuge from their hectic lives, a space that promotes relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing.

Wellness centers, spas, and healthcare facilities all provide a space where people can focus on their health, recuperate, and rejuvenate their energies. And while the focus on services and therapies is the most important part of these wellness centers, it’s important to note that the physical environment also plays a factor in creating an atmosphere that’s ideal for relaxation.

The question is, how can wellness centers design and arrange their space so that they can create the ideal atmosphere for recovery and recreation.

Modern Planters: Bringing Nature Indoors

Being around plants is known to have certain healing and recuperation effects on the human body. However, the problem is that when it comes to designing a space that’s in an urban setting, it’s a bit more challenging to try and incorporate plant life into a concrete space.

Modern planters are the perfect solution for holding plants in these settings. Besides their ability to hold, grow, and sustain plants, their sleek lines, diverse materials, and adaptability make them perfect additions to wellness spaces.

                   Modern Planters for Wellness Spaces

Creating a Soothing Ambiance

Modern planters can hold a variety of plants, from lush greenery to fragrant blooms, to set a soothing backdrop. Picture a reception area adorned with tall modern planters filled with slender bamboo. Sometimes, just allowing your eyes to feast on nature, or natural elements, already admits that healing energy into your body.

The Zen of Zen Gardens

When we think about healing, we often think about Zen. Zen gardens are renowned for their meditative qualities.

Incorporating modern planters in a Zen garden design can enhance its visual appeal. Smooth, minimalistic planters filled with carefully chosen stones and a few well-placed plants can bring out that eagerness and motivation to really practice mindfulness and meditation.

It’s beautiful and relaxing gardens like these that provide an oasis for reflection and meditation, offering guests an escape from the chaos of the outside world.

Natural Privacy Barriers

Privacy is also important in wellness centers, especially in areas like massage rooms and therapy spaces. While separate rooms are the ideal choice to really ensure privacy, some centers aren’t big enough to accommodate multiple rooms.

Here, modern planters serve a dual purpose. Tall and sturdy, they can be positioned strategically to create natural privacy barriers. For instance, placing tall modern planters with cascading plants along a corridor can shield it from outside view, providing a sense of seclusion.

                  Aromatherapy

Fragrance and Aromatherapy

Scent plays a significant role in wellness. Modern planters can house fragrant herbs like lavender, rosemary, or mint. As guests walk by, they can brush their hands against the herbs, releasing a burst of natural aroma. This subtle aromatherapy can have a calming or invigorating effect, depending on the chosen plants.

  1. Lavender: Lavender is renowned for its calming properties. This natural fragrance sets a calming tone for their visit, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of serenity.
  2. Rosemary: Rosemary is known for its invigorating and clarifying aroma. In a yoga or meditation space, modern planters containing rosemary plants can be strategically placed. As participants move through their practice, the subtle scent of rosemary heightens their awareness and mental clarity, enhancing their overall experience.
  3. Mint: Mint varieties, such as spearmint or peppermint, are celebrated for their refreshing qualities. In a wellness center's relaxation lounge, modern planters filled with lush mint plants can be situated near seating areas. Guests can pluck a mint leaf, rub it between their fingers, and savor its invigorating scent, revitalizing their senses.
  4. Thematic Gardens: Modern planters offer the flexibility to create themed aromatherapy gardens. For instance, a relaxation garden may feature modern planters with chamomile, jasmine, and eucalyptus, each catering to different relaxation needs. Guests can wander through this garden, benefiting from the unique attributes of each plant.

Customization for Wellness Goals

One of the remarkable advantages of using modern planters for aromatherapy is customization. Wellness spaces can tailor their plant choices to align with their specific goals. For instance:

  • A wellness retreat focused on sleep and relaxation may choose modern planters with lavender and chamomile for their calming effects.
  • A fitness center emphasizing energy and vitality might opt for modern planters with rosemary and citrus plants to invigorate and refresh.
  • A meditation studio seeking mindfulness and clarity could feature modern planters with sandalwood or cedar plants, known for their grounding and centering scents.

Ideas & Example of Modern Planters in Wellness Spaces

To illustrate the practical application of modern planters in wellness spaces, let's explore a few scenarios:

  1. The Spa Sanctuary: Consider a luxury spa with a serene courtyard. Large modern planters are strategically placed around the courtyard, each housing a small grove of bamboo. As guests indulge in massages and treatments, they are enveloped by the gentle rustling of bamboo leaves, creating a harmonious and peaceful ambiance.
  2. The Mindfulness Retreat: A mindfulness retreat center aims to provide an immersive experience in nature. Modern planters line the walking paths, each containing aromatic herbs like lavender and sage. Participants can engage their senses as they stroll, inhaling the calming scents and feeling a deeper connection to the environment.
  3. The Holistic Health Clinic: In a holistic health clinic, privacy is crucial for consultations and therapies. Modern planters with tall, leafy plants are used to partition spaces, ensuring discretion and creating a natural, healing atmosphere.
  4. The Eco-Conscious Gym: A fitness center with a focus on holistic well-being incorporates modern planters throughout its interior. These planters contain air-purifying plants, such as snake plants and peace lilies, enhancing the air quality for those working out.

In all these scenarios, modern planters blend seamlessly into the wellness space, enhancing the healing experience for guests and patients alike.

Create that Wellness Sanctuary with Modern Planters

Incorporating modern planters into wellness spaces isn't just about adding greenery; it's about creating sanctuaries of well-being.

The healing power of plants, combined with the aesthetics of modern planters, makes them ideal elements to add to your location. From their soothing presence in meditation gardens to their practicality in privacy solutions, modern planters have the potential to transform any wellness space into a place of holistic healing.

Explore our diverse range of modern planters designed to complement your vision and create the perfect healing environment for your guests or patients.

Jason Wyrwicz

CEO @ Pots, Planters & More

Pots, Planters & More are your industry-leading provider of award-winning pots and planters. We specialise in custom-finish products of metal and fiberglass but provide a whole range of other options. Our ever-changing catalog of planter collections promises trendsetting design perfect for both interior remodeling and outdoor landscaping.