Planters for Shopping Malls
Although often underrated, visuals play a significant role in how customers perceive shopping malls and can influence whether that’s the place they want to do their shopping at. To put it simply, if a mall is pretty, it is more likely to have customers. However, at the same time, it has to be practical, which, unfortunately, sometimes complicates things.
However, there’s a very simple way to keep things practical while also increasing the aesthetic appeal of the space - retail planters. Seemingly unassuming, they can make a significant difference without incorporating many changes to the area.
Lightweight, adaptable to spaces of all sizes, durable, and perfectly suitable for high-foot-traffic areas such as shopping malls, planters, more specifically fiberglass retail planters, have a number of advantages that make them at least worth considering.
Key Uses of Shopping Mall Planters
There are several areas in a shopping mall where adding commercial planters can significantly improve the overall appearance.
Mall Entrances & Curb Appeal
The entrance is the first thing people see when approaching the mall you’re designing, so it’s only natural that it’s a space that requires extra attention. Planters work great for it, as they create an inviting atmosphere.
The entrance is also your chance to get customers to feel the atmosphere of the upcoming holidays—especially Christmas and Easter, holidays known for giving presents. With the range of colors available, planters can easily help you complete your seasonal decor.
Best choices: Large statement planters, symmetrical arrangements for entrance framing
Interior Landscaping & Rest Areas
It’s no secret that being surrounded by plants can help you relax - that’s why it’s often said that if you live a stressful life, you should paint your walls green. Looking at them is supposed to calm you down, an effect similar to when you’re in a room full of plants.
Shopping mall planters are especially good options for large spaces - they can help you divide them into smaller, more cohesive areas without creating harsh borders between them.
Best choices: Low rectangular planters for seating areas, tall sculptural planters for visual interest
Mall Food Courts & Dining Zones
Using high planters can be a game-changer in terms of creating a private environment within a public space. By placing tall planters all around the area you want to transport, you can reduce the amount of noise mall visitors hear when trying to enjoy their meal in peace. Modular planters are also a good choice, as they allow you to change the layout as you see fit.
When chosen right, they will withstand even daily spills - a cloth and warm soap water will take care of them. Fiberglass retail planters, in particular, are very durable when it comes to use in public spaces.
Best choices: Partition planters, modular planters for flexible layouts
Outdoor Walkways & Open-Air Plazas
Shopping mall planters can actually help keep the pedestrian flow in areas, as by placing them on opposite sides of the sidewalk, you can keep them from straying away.
Fiberglass planters are good for both indoor and outdoor use, so once you decide that a planter will fit better in an outdoor space than an indoor one, you won’t have to worry about their durability - they’re weather-resistant and able to withstand even harsh weather conditions.
Best choices: Trough planters for pathway definition, planters with integrated seating
Benefits of Fiberglass Planters for Shopping Malls
Fiberglass planters have a number of advantages over other materials when it comes to shopping mall planters, including:
- Lightweight yet durable - Fiberglass planters are made to last. Whether they’re placed indoors or outdoors, in high- or low-traffic areas, they’ll withstand it all.
- Weather-proof - Planters made of fiberglass work well as outdoor planters due to their resistance to weather conditions, whether rain, snow, or heat. This makes them the perfect choice for entrances, open-air plazas, or outdoor food courts.
- Customizable - Commercial spaces need to fit a certain aesthetic, matching their brand, and with our fiberglass planters, you can choose from over 20 colors to find the right one to complement the branding.
- Low maintenance - Fiberglass planters are very easy to care for, only needing to be washed with a soft sponge or cloth and warm, soapy water every once in a while.
- Eco-friendly - Because of the material they are made from, fiberglass planters are generally more environmentally friendly than most other planter materials.