Today’s libraries are much more than the hushed, enclosed, musty-smelling buildings we all remember from childhood; many public and school libraries now include innovative outdoor spaces, as well, for reading, learning and socializing. One way to bring patrons closer to nature while reading outdoors is to surround them with plants, trees and bushes housed in artistic metal planters.

If you’re looking for ideas to amplify the ambiance of a restaurant patio, consider the ability of contemporary planters to add style and set a relaxing, elegant mood for patrons to enjoy their meal. Handcrafted plant containers allow restaurants to add artistry and greenery to their patios, while creating natural barriers, walkways, and even canopy shade with large plants or trees.

Creating a beautiful, contemporary, retail store environment that draws in customers requires an extensive amount of planning and design work ahead of time. Many things have to be considered: the items being sold, the look and feel you want to create, the traffic flow throughout the space for both customers and employees, and the function of the floor plan.