Whether you want to hang moss art in your home or install a floor-to-ceiling moss wall in your office lobby, the question you'll hear most is: "How are moss wall prices determined, and what is the cost per square metre?"
Preserved moss designs are not mass-produced factory goods; they are handmade boutique architectural art objects. Pricing is shaped less by a single fixed figure and more by the material quality and design density you choose for your project. In this guide we explain the 4 key parameters that set the price and the budget advantages over living vertical gardens.
1. The Type and Volume of Moss Used
The most decisive factor affecting price is the botanical type of moss used in the panel:
- Flat Mountain / Forest Moss (Flat Moss): Creates a flatter, carpet-like surface. The most accessible option per square metre; usually chosen for backgrounds or minimalist designs.
- Reindeer Moss (Lichen): A shrubby, sponge-textured moss gathered from Scandinavian forests. It can be coloured in various natural green and sage tones and suits a mid-range budget.
- Pillow / Ball Moss (Ball / Bun Moss / Pillow Moss): The most luxurious moss type, forming voluminous, fluffy, three-dimensional mounds. It has a very high fibre density and is the hardest to harvest in nature, so it features in our highest-end designs.
- Mixed & Relief Designs: Three-dimensional artistic compositions blending pillow moss mounds, preserved ferns and tree bark on a flat moss base are budgeted individually because of the labour time involved.
2. Frame and Material Quality
The other key factor in a moss panel's value is the frame. Instead of standard plastic or MDF frames, at Eliva Moss we use:
- Brushed Antique Brass: Heavy, noble, rust-free metal luxury that offers a gallery-standard look.
- Solid Walnut and Oak: Handcrafted joinery carrying the warmth and rich grain of natural wood.
- Frameless / Hidden Aluminium Profile: A modern profile for full-wall projects that makes the moss look like a seamless forest.
3. Size and Installation Method
Our ready-sized pieces (for example 60x60 cm or Ø 70 cm round pieces) are made with standard moulds in our workshop, so they come at far more advantageous prices.
In architectural wall projects, however (for example a custom 3 x 4 metre lobby wall), modular panels are made to the millimetre around the wall's sockets, columns or logo recesses, and our installation team fits them on site.
4. 5-Year Cost Comparison with a Living Vertical Garden
Although the initial installation cost of a living vertical garden and a preserved moss wall may look similar, preserved moss delivers incredible savings in total cost of ownership (TCO) over 5 years:
| Cost Item | Living Vertical Garden | Eliva Moss Preserved Moss |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing & Pump | High installation cost & failure risk | ₺0 (Not needed) |
| Monthly Water / Fertiliser | Constantly rising bills | ₺0 |
| Monthly Gardener Maintenance | A regular service bill every month | ₺0 |
| Replacing Dead Plants | Replacement costs several times a year | ₺0 (7–10 years of vitality) |
| Total 5-Year Cost | 3–4 times the initial cost | Just a single one-time purchase! |
To explore our ready-made brass-framed panels, visit our Preserved Moss Panel or Pillow Moss Art pages.
How Can You Get a Quick Quote?
Send us the approximate width and height of your space (or simply a model of ours you like) via WhatsApp, and our architect will work out your exact budget across different moss and frame options within 15 minutes.