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Going Green & Clean for COVID-19

Funky Yukka are proud to be supplying Edsydn Furniture.  Perfect for a streamlined appearance for the modern office.

Attractive from the back as well as the front providing a variety of opportunities.

So now you can combine storage with decorative and functional planters...

Its that time of year again where the team at Funky Yukka are preparing to exhibit at ExCel London.  Why not register for your free visitors pass here and come along and say hi.  You will find us on Stand FM6040

Most building managers will be familiar with LEED Certification and many will strive towards it. For those of you have have not heard of this before, it stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. If your office is awarded with this prestigious certificat...

As it's officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought we'd share a story of two Funky Yukka employers who have plenty of experience in this matter.

We are extremely proud of two of our office team members for doing their bit to raise money and awareness for cance...

Another month has come and gone, which means it's time for us to select another beautiful specimen as our coveted plant of the month! For September, we've decided upon the luscious and trailing ivy. It's often associated with the English countryside and cottages, howev...

What is Biophilia?

Maybe you've never heard of the term 'biophilic design' before, but the chances are, you've probably come across it once or twice. Lush, leafy foliage encompassing an office, a tranquil, babbling pool of water situated in a reception area, or even a a...

This month, we thought we'd take a closer look at a summer flower with a fiery background - celosia. This striking plant has many pseudonyms   , most commonly, cock's comb, due to it's bloom being similar to the plumage found on cockerel's heads. It is also sometimes c...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed that plants are big news in the interior design world. Not only do they add a touch of fresh colour and nature to the workplace, they also can help to keep staff motivated, healthy and happy. If you've con...

Once again, the Funky Yukka team found themselves in London last week at the prestigious Facilities Show. However, this year was particularly special as it marked our 10th year of exhibiting at this event! We have met many wonderful clients at the Facilities Event in t...

The historic and stunning botanical Kew Gardens in London have finally reopened their much-loved Temperate House. After an extensive five year renovation, the iconic octagonal greenhouse opened to the public in May of this year. The revamp included transporting over 10...

The world has got Royal wedding fever, and the Funky Yukka team are no different! People all over the globe tuned in that faithful Saturday to witness the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The highly anticipated event was every bit as magical and romantic as e...

The Funky Yukka team are always up for anything adventurous, especially if it's for a good cause. Plant technician Barney took part in the annual dirt bike race Nifty Fifty to raise money for charity. The event has been running since 2014 and in that time, has raised o...

Happy May Day!

We thought we'd kick off the month by taking a look at our favourite plant of April. This past month, we've been found ourselves using a gorgeously distinctive plant in a lot of our displays - branched marginata. You may know it by its more commonly used...

It's no secret that green interior design, also known as biophilia, is a hot trend within workplaces right now. With a strong focus on plants and other natural elements such as water, biophilia design is said to improve the health, productivity and well-being of office...