Taking on a large artificial plant installation for a commercial space involves a lot more than picking a product and placing an order.
You're making decisions about coverage, compliance, outdoor suitability, installation method, and how the finished result will hold up in a high-traffic environment over time. For architects, interior designers, project managers, and business owners approaching this for the first time, the process can feel opaque.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly how our team at Designer Plants approaches a large commercial project, from the first conversation to the moment the install is done, so you know what to expect and can plan accordingly.
If you’re planning a large-scale installation, keep reading.
6 Steps Of a Large-Scale Artificial Plant Install in Australia
Every large-scale artificial plant installation depends on the requirements, space, and desired outcome. That said, every project won’t necessarily pass through the same stages, but our team tries to follow a structured procedure to ensure all sides understand what’s expected, by when, and how it will be done.
All in all, here are 6 steps large-scale commercial artificial plant installs go through with the help of our Braeside team:
Step 1: The initial conversation
The best large-scale installs start with a proper brief, and that’s what we ask for from our potential clients.
When you get in touch with our team, we'll want to understand the space before we recommend anything: what type of environment it is, whether it's indoor or outdoor (or both), the approximate coverage area, the surfaces you're working with, your timeline, and any aesthetic or brand direction we need to work within.
This conversation matters because the right product for a shaded indoor lobby is different from the right product for a north-facing outdoor wall in Queensland. Getting this right up front means no surprises for anyone when the product arrives on site.
If you're still in the early planning stages and want to think through the scope before committing to a quote, visiting our showroom in Braeside, VIC, is one of the most useful things you can do (and we’d love to see you there).
At our showroom, you can see the faux vertical garden panels at scale, under real light, against real surfaces, which gives you a much clearer picture than a product page can, particularly when you're specifying for a significant space. When you visit our showroom, that in-person experience may change how you approach your final specification.
For large indoor commercial installs like offices, retail floors, hospitality venues, and reception areas, our vertical garden and green wall panels are the most versatile starting point. Each panel covers 1m² and interlocks for large wall configurations.
For spaces where you need a statement feature rather than full wall coverage, our green wall discs and wall art offer a high-impact alternative that works well in foyers, behind reception desks, or as branded backdrops.
For outdoor environments, UV resistance is what you need to focus on. Australia's sun will fade and degrade materials that aren't built for it, so always go with a UV-resistant vertical garden range that uses UV inhibitors built into the raw material itself, not sprayed on as a surface coating, which is what keeps panels performing in harsh conditions over the long term.
For projects in public spaces, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, or any environment where fire compliance is a requirement, our FireTex fire-certified range is independently tested to meet Australian fire safety standards (it’s Group 1 certified!). We can provide certification documentation to support your project approvals. Just remember to ask when you request a quote.
And if you need statement pieces beyond wall panels, our custom tall trees range and artificial bamboos and palms are built to order and sized to your space.
Step 3: Sampling before you commit
For any large commercial order, we strongly recommend ordering samples before confirming your final product selection. Our free sample range lets you assess density, colour, and texture in your actual space, under your specific lighting and against your specific surfaces and finishes.
This step catches mismatches before they become problems on-site.
A panel that looks perfect on a screen can read differently in a dark corridor or a sun-drenched atrium. A short delay for sampling consistently prevents much bigger delays once the product is on site and the specification turns out to need changing.
But if you can stop by our showroom, you can see all the panels up close without ordering and waiting (and we’d love to have you here!).
Step 4: Getting your quote
Your quote from us will include product pricing, any volume considerations for your order size, and a confirmed timeline until completion.
For standard stocked products, refer to our delivery times page for a clear indication of what to expect. Custom orders that include bespoke sizing, made-to-order trees, or specific configurations carry longer lead times, so you need to raise them at the brief stage to ensure they don't compress your project schedule.
If you have questions about the order process before committing, our FAQ covers the most common queries around products, delivery, and returns.
Once you approve the quote and place your order, you'll receive confirmation and tracking as soon as your order dispatches.
Step 5: Installation
Our products are designed for straightforward installation by a professional team and a DIY novice. Panels attach to almost any surface, like walls, fences, and timber structures, using screws, cable ties, or staples, and the interlocking system allows large areas to be covered seamlessly.
Our step-by-step installation guide covers every method in detail, and panels can be trimmed to fit irregular shapes or custom dimensions.
For larger or more complex installs, particularly those involving structural fixing, ceiling mounting, or custom tree placement, our team is available to advise on the right approach for your specific situation. We've seen enough commercial installs to know which configurations need more planning upfront and which are genuinely straightforward.
In general, for large scale commercial installations, we recommend partnering with a professional installation crew to get the best results.
Step 6: Long-term performance and aftercare
One of the main reasons businesses choose artificial greenery at scale is the near-zero ongoing maintenance. There's no watering, no light dependency, no seasonal degradation. That said, keeping a large installation looking its best over time does involve occasional attention.
For outdoor installations, our home safe UV spray provides an additional layer of UV protection that can extend your faux green wall’s “life” further, and it’s particularly useful for west or north-facing walls with intense afternoon sun exposure. For cleaning, our guidance is straightforward: a rinse with water or a wipe with a damp cloth handles the vast majority of maintenance for both indoor and outdoor installs.
For businesses looking to establish an ongoing supply relationship for large workspace fit-outs, rolling commercial programmes, or wholesale supply, our distributor and wholesale programme offers priority access, volume pricing, and dedicated commercial support. Our commercial page gives a full overview of how we work with businesses across construction, interior design, retail, hospitality, and landscaping.
Finishing Thoughts
There’s a lot that goes into large-scale artificial plant installations, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Take a look through our commercial gallery for examples of completed large-scale installs across different environments and industries. This is a useful reference if you're still working through what the finished result might look like for your space.
And when you’re ready to move forward, our commercial team will be here to help you build the right specification, get a quote, and take your project from brief to delivery.
Contact us via email, call us on 1800 617 341, or visit our showroom to see the range in person before you commit.