The greened reception: a few seconds to create an impression
The entrance hall, first proof of your employer brand
The entrance hall is the only space that all your visitors pass through, and the first thing a candidate sees. The impression forms there within seconds, well before the first exchange. A greened reception turns this transit area into tangible proof of what you say about your employer brand.But you still have to work with the constraints specific to the lobby: often artificial lighting, dense circulation flows, and fire safety rules that govern materials. Kytom designs greened receptions with these parameters set from the outset, for a result that lasts over time without hindering operations.
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The challenge
A well-designed reception is not a decorative extra: it is a signal. It reassures the visitor, enhances the standing of the employee who welcomes them, and weighs on the decision of a candidate comparing two employers. Greenery adds a sensory dimension there that neither furniture nor signage can produce, an impression of care and vitality perceived immediately. This challenge justifies concentrating one strong gesture there rather than scattering a few pots. The hall is the place where a striking composition makes the most of the investment, because it is seen by everyone and associated with your name.
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Technical constraints
Light, flow and safety determine the choice of species
Three parameters frame the design. Light first: many halls are artificially lit, which points towards preserved plants or requires discreet horticultural lighting to maintain live greenery. Flow next: a reception is a transit area, and the composition must neither reduce circulation widths nor expose fragile foliage to rubbing. Safety finally: the materials and supports comply with the fire reaction requirements applicable to establishments receiving the public or staff. Setting these constraints upfront avoids the classic disappointment of a green wall that is magnificent on delivery, then degraded by the first winter for lack of light or suitable maintenance.
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Our approach
Signature wall, plant logo, planted reception desk
Depending on the volume and identity, we favour a signature green wall that frames the eye from the entrance, a plant logo that embeds the brand in the material, or a reception desk planted with low compositions that softens the interaction. Preserved plants secure durability in dark halls; live greenery, maintained under contract, brings the living gesture wherever light allows. In every case, the composition is designed for the specific space, not derived from a template.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a green wall be installed in a hall without natural light?
Yes, provided you choose the right technique. A wall of preserved moss or foliage requires no light and is perfectly suited to windowless halls. For live greenery in these conditions, integrated horticultural lighting must be planned, which we cost and coordinate with the electrical package.
Does a reception green wall pose a fire safety problem?
It must comply with the fire reaction requirements applicable to your establishment. We select compliant supports and, where appropriate, compliant treatments, and we document this point in the handover file. It is a design parameter, not an obstacle.
How long does it take to install a greened reception?
The installation itself is quick, often a few days. The actual timeframe depends on the upstream design, the light measurement and, for live greenery, the supply of species. We integrate it into the overall fit-out schedule to avoid any interruption to reception operations.
