Have you ever sat in a park, staring up at the trees, listening to birds chirping, and feeling at peace with the world? That feeling of calm, happiness, and rejuvenation inspired interior designers to incorporate elements of nature into our homes and offices, creating what is now known as biophilic design. With a few simple steps, you can transform your living space into a calming and soothing sanctuary that will bring you closer to nature and help you feel reenergized.
Implement natural textures and colors
Nature-inspired textures like wood, stone, and natural fibers bring the outside world indoors. Implement wood furniture or decor pieces, natural fabrics like cotton, linen and wool, or even add a stone element like granite or marble to your decor. Incorporating a green plant or two also enhances the natural element inside your house. These natural textures can have a soothing, grounding effect, making your home feel like an oasis of calm.
Maximize natural lighting
Natural light is a key element of biophilic design. By bringing natural light indoors, you will create a brighter and more refreshing space. Easiest way to maximize natural lighting in your home is to clean your windows regularly. You can also choose window treatments that let in as much natural light as possible. Mirrors are a great tool to reflect more light throughout a space.
Choose organic shapes and forms
Organic shapes and forms mimic natural elements and have a calming effect on our brains. Smooth lines, curving shapes, and round edges make us feel connected to nature. Add use of shapes and form that support biophilia by including circular carpets, cushions or spherical light fixtures.
Decorate with natural elements
Decorating with natural elements reinforces the idea of biophilic design. Choose decor items like shells, feathers, tree branches, pebbles, or other objects collected from nature sources. You can also use natural fragrances like lavender, vanilla, or eucalyptus to add a natural element to the air. These small touches enhance the feeling of relaxation in your space and bring to life all the positive aspects of nature as far as our senses are concern.
Add a greenery
Plants are an easy and affordable way to add a natural element to your home. Adding a few planter boxes or pots on your window sill or table provides an excellent touch of greenery. The natural shades of green they emit have calming and restorative effects on the psyche and dominating the greens provide the perfect backdrop that promotes growth, good health and emotional balance.
Implementing biophilic design elements into your home decor can be stress-free, affordable, and innovative. By using natural textures, maximizing natural lighting, choosing organic shapes and forms, decorating with natural elements, and adding a greenery, you can experience the joy, peace, and serenity of nature inside your home. It’s like bringing a little bit of the natural world inside your living space, creating an environment that promotes your health and wellbeing. So go ahead, start bringing nature indoors, and start living in harmony with nature.\