Homes should reflect nature in many ways. One simple way is incorporating plants into home decor.
Other ways include adding design elements, like curved furniture shapes and fractal designs inspired by nature’s patterns, into furniture designs. Textures found naturally such as woven upholstery can also help.
Plants
One of the easiest and most recognizable ways to incorporate biophilic design into your home or office space is with plants. Not only are they beautiful, but their presence also purifies air while adding a sense of life into any given space.
If you want to go one step further, one popular trend is using systems such as DIRTT’s Breathe Wall to turn walls into planters for growing fresh herbs and vegetables – this makes an excellent addition for commercial kitchens that serve fresh food, or residential spaces where residents want their own garden! This option can also make great outdoor planters.
Other ways of incorporating nature elements include colors, materials and shapes. Utilizing wood furniture with soft curves reminiscent of nature is one effective way of doing so, while adding natural textures like marble, leather or brass add another subtle nod towards biophilia. Finally, natural lighting provides another great way to bring the outdoors in.
Natural Materials
As people spend approximately 90 percent of their lives indoors, it is essential that we create a balance between nature and what’s happening inside our spaces. This design style incorporates elements to bring that natural energy and light into our environments through decor, materials and greenery – such as decor pieces with greenery.
Natural materials provide both visual and tactile appeal, plus less toxic exposure for you, your family, and the planet.
Consider replacing your current furniture with pieces made from natural wood or organic materials like stone and leather, which feature irregular shapes and soft edges reminiscent of nature. Woven upholstery also adds natural elements as it features various textures and colors which mimic Mother Nature.
Natural Light
As most of us spend our time indoors, adding natural elements is vital to our wellbeing. One effective way of doing this is through adding plants; however there are other approaches as well.
At home decor that mimics nature is one way to introduce biophilic design. Opt for paint colors and fabrics that reflect its colors – think sky blues, sandy tones and green hues. Add botanical wallpaper or murals for added nature-inspired elements in every room.
Installing large windows that offer views of nature can also help your home embrace biophilic design concepts. Gazing upon nature can inspire feelings of prospect and growth that contribute to biophilic design – plus they may promote healthy sleep patterns and boost your energy levels!
Water
Plants are the easiest way to incorporate biophilic design into your home. Not only can they look beautiful, but their presence also purifies the air in your living space, helping you relax and reenergize more quickly. A staple of biophilic spaces, they can often be found tucked into corners, sprawled across shelves or cascading down walls.
Other ways of bringing nature into the home include using natural materials such as stone, wood, jute, leather and wool as well as colors like greens, browns and blues that help establish an association between indoor spaces and the great outdoors. Architectural details with curving surfaces or creating natural shapes through architectural details or creating natural-shaped upholstery pieces may also help bridge this divide between interior spaces and nature.
When designing a biophilic space, it’s essential to think carefully about how movement moves throughout your living spaces. Make sure the pathways are clear so they allow easy passage between rooms for effortless journeying through your home.
