The biophilic trend is sweeping the nation, and after the six months we’ve all been through together, it’s not hard to see why we’re all trying to improve our wellbeing using this nature-inspired style.
Our homes have played an even bigger part in our lives than ever before over the last half-year, so we’ve selected our five favorite tips from Claire Gaudion to bring harmony into your home.
If you’re not too sure what biophilic design is, then make sure you check out the editorial piece that Queen of Biophilic design, Claire Gaudion wrote for us earlier this week right here.
Bring the outside in
Flowers and indoor plants are great for improving wellbeing. With different plants providing different benefits from inducing feelings of calm or relaxation to increasing productivity - there are some great ideas online to help you create the indoor tropical garden you deserve.
Biophilic patterns
Certain patterns capture the essence of nature in a subtle way and these can actually have a positive effect on our wellbeing and reduce stress levels, because of our desire to be closer to nature. Claire Gaudion’s range of home furnishings available via Decoraii have biophilic patterns in their core design so you can surround yourself with the beauty of nature in your own home.
Natural materials
Similar to biophilic patterns, bringing furniture or furnishings into your home made from natural materials such as wool, linen, or wood brings us closer to nature, and is another great example of how decor can have a positive effect on our wellbeing.
Colour psychology
It may not come as a surprise to you that colours can evoke different feelings or emotions, but did you know shades and tones of colours can also amplify or lessen the affect too? Pay attention to the colours around you and the tones and shades, and take note of how they make you feel, then decorate accordingly to enhance your emotional wellbeing.
Layering textures
Nature isn’t one texture, when you go to the beach or a forest there are so many different textures that form your surroundings, so why not take inspiration from this too and layer your home with different textures too? Soft woolen throws and linen cushions on top of a textured sofa, next to a wooden coffee table. Absolute perfection.
We hope these tips have given you some inspiration to use biophilic design principles in your own home and help give your personal wellbeing a well-deserved boost! To view all our retail partners and get searching for some biophilic style to bring into your home, just click here.
