In a fast-paced city like London, our indoor environments matter more than ever. The spaces we live and work in have a direct impact on our health, focus, and sense of calm. At Pure Space London, we believe design should do more than look good - it should support wellbeing, balance, and vitality.
One of the most powerful ways to achieve this is through living wall art, also known as living pictures.
What Is a Living Picture?
A living picture is a piece of vertical wall art created using real, living plants. Designed to grow vertically, living pictures combine nature, design, and wellbeing into a single feature.
Unlike traditional artwork, living wall art is alive. It evolves with time, responding to light, air, and care - bringing a sense of movement, freshness, and life into a space.
At Pure Space London, our living pictures are carefully designed using high-quality plant systems that are suitable for indoor and outdoor environments, ensuring beauty, longevity, and minimal maintenance.
Why Living Wall Art Is Perfect for Urban Spaces
1. Improves Indoor Air Quality
Living wall art helps filter airborne pollutants and increases oxygen levels, creating cleaner, healthier indoor air. In busy urban environments, this natural air-purifying effect can make a noticeable difference to how a space feels.
2. Supports Mental Wellbeing and Reduces Stress
Research consistently shows that exposure to greenery reduces stress, lowers anxiety, and promotes a sense of calm. Living wall art creates a restorative environment, helping the nervous system shift out of constant stimulation and into balance.
3. Enhances Focus, Creativity, and Productivity
Biophilic design - the integration of nature into built environments - has been shown to improve concentration, creativity, and cognitive performance. Living pictures are ideal for offices, studios, clinics, and co-working spaces where mental clarity matters.
4. Regulates Humidity Naturally
Plants release moisture into the air, helping to balance indoor humidity levels. This can reduce dryness, improve comfort, and support respiratory health - especially in centrally heated or air-conditioned spaces.
5. Reduces Noise and Improves Acoustics
Living wall systems absorb and diffuse sound, helping to reduce background noise and echo. This makes them particularly effective in open-plan offices, reception areas, and communal spaces.
Living Pictures as Biophilic Design
Biophilic design reconnects us with nature in environments where we spend most of our time. Living wall art is one of the most effective biophilic design features because it is:
- Visually calming
- Sensory-rich
- Space-efficient
- Scientifically proven to support wellbeing
For London homes and businesses where outdoor green space is limited, living pictures offer a powerful way to bring nature indoors.
Health Benefits of Living Wall Art
Living pictures don’t just enhance a room - they support the people within it.
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved mood and emotional wellbeing
- Better focus and mental clarity
- Enhanced sense of connection to nature
- Healthier indoor environments
Even brief exposure to greenery can positively influence heart rate, blood pressure, and overall wellbeing.
Why Choose Pure Space London for Living Wall Art?
At Pure Space London, we specialise in creating bespoke living wall art designed for modern urban living. Every living picture is tailored to the space, light conditions, and desired atmosphere.
We combine:
- Expert plant selection
- Elegant, minimal design
- Low-maintenance systems
- A deep understanding of wellbeing-centred spaces
Our goal is to create environments that feel calm, alive, and supportive - whether in homes, offices, wellness studios, or commercial spaces.
A Living Picture Is More Than Decoration
In a city environment, the spaces we inhabit shape how we feel. Living wall art is not simply a design feature - it’s an investment in health, focus, and quality of life.
A living picture transforms walls into breathing, living elements that support both the environment and the people within it.
DIY or We Can Do It For You
PureSpace London supply either the units on their own for your own planting or fitting, or we can do it all for you and come and fit fully planted units. LivePictures are so simple to maintain, they tell you when the plants need water yet we're happy to provide a full maintenance service too.
Freshen up your home or place of work and purify your space today.
All enquiries welcome.