Have you ever been on a long walk in a forested woods? Perhaps you prefer lengthy hikes up nearby mountains. Whatever you choose, the desired outcome remains the same. You are likely taking part in these activities because being immersed in nature and experiencing the outdoors helps us in more ways than one. Firstly the physical aspect helps us to acquire a toned appearance physically, while mentally our pituitary glands are encouraged to release endorphins. Endorphins help to relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve your sense of well-being. Combine this with breathing fresh air surrounded by mother nature and you’re on to a winner. But what if we could reproduce the same physical, psychological, and emotional effects of a nature walk in our homes? Well, you can with a little help from EZ Living Furniture and a ground-breaking interior style called Biophilic Design. Want to learn more? Keep reading…
What Is Biophilic Design?
Biophilia actually means love of nature, so Biophilic Design channels this love by using natural resources to create a sense of harmony between the natural world and modern architecture. Biophilic Design is essentially the practice of creating a closer connection to nature through the way buildings are created and built. It increases a person’s connectivity to the natural environment through the direct and indirect use of nature, space, and now with interior design, items of furniture.
What Are The Benefits Of Biophilic Design?
One of the main reasons why Biophilic Interior Design has increased in popularity is because of the many health benefits that are associated with it. After all, who wouldn’t want all the positive effects of being outdoors without even leaving the comfort of your own home? Before now, we have seen elements of this interior design style become increasingly popular. We brought greenery into our home offices and living areas during the Covid-19 pandemic to help represent the outdoors indoors, but not only this, we discovered that plants increase productivity which meant that featured in any available spot in our homes. So, it was only a matter of time before we embraced the entire Biophilic philosophy.
According to a list of compiled studies, this interior design style provides the following benefits:
- Reduced stress levels.
- Increased productivity.
- Reduced pollution & cleaner air.
- Creativity boost.
What matters the most is designing with natural elements to not only improve the look of a room but to improve the feel of a space too. In a sense, Biophilic could be compared to Feng Shui.
Interesting Read: How To Feng Shui Your Living Room.
What Are The Key Principles Of Biophilic Interior Design?
Here you will find a list of everything you need to accurately reflect a Biophilic interior style in your home. From a living room to a home office, bedroom, to a kitchen, Biophilia is a welcome addition to any room in the home.
- The Natural Environment. There are many ways to include nature within interior design. Choose earthy colours on the walls such as stone, light taupe, and brownish greys. Wall art can also help to accentuate nature in a space. Think images of animals, nature, plants, or flowers, all will work equally as well. Don’t forget to also include some real plants for a touch of greenery and all of its health benefits.
- Natural Shapes: These are lines and shapes that occur naturally in nature. Notable examples in architecture include arches and vaults. When it comes to interior design, try including clay pots and textured vases in unusual yet natural shapes.
- Natural Patterns: Similar to the natural shapes above, natural patterns focus on the development of nature over time. This could be shown through the erosion of rock, the growth of plants, and the use of rhythm and scale.
- Natural Light: Peel back those curtains to welcome more natural light into a space. This is one of the easiest principles to understand. Sunlight, as we have already mentioned is healthy and Biophilic design emphasises light and space. Light can help to merge both inside and outside using elements of different shapes reflected through windows and hints of warmth.
- Natural Materials: Wood and stone are minimally processed materials which is why they are most appropriate for Biophilic designs. Common materials used might include bamboo, linen, cork, rattan, and ceramic. Typically, lighter-shaded woods, fabrics, and stones are most appropriate.
- Plants: We cannot highlight enough just how important plants really are for Biophilic design. Now, this doesn’t mean covering your entire home office or living room with hundreds of plants in plant pots. After all, that’s a lot of watering and that in itself is extremely time-consuming. However, the idea behind this is to focus on a few natural plants, even pampas grass will suffice.
4 EZ Living Furniture Items That Accurately Reflect Biophilic Design
1. Dark Brown Barumi Vase: This beautiful wooden vase is a simple piece but is definitely one with striking form. An eye-catching piece in any room, it correctly depicts Biophilia in all its forms because it is not only fashioned from wood, but it could also house a plant of some sort. It also adds a natural texture to a space.
2. Reverie Framed Canvas: What could be more Biophilic than a piece of wall art with wildflowers waving in the breeze? The Reverie framed canvas boasts subtle, nature-focused colours such as browns, greys, and a hint of glistening gold.
3. Gardez Large Cream Pot: Instead of multiple small plants, invest in one large plant or tree that can happily live indoors. The Gardez Large Cream Pot is the perfect place to keep your greenery because its large size lends a great deal of texture and interest to any chosen room. Its design boasts a clay-like, natural appearance and is reminiscent of an ancient artefact that has been recovered from an archaeological dig, although, this one won’t need to be kept in a glass casing for safety.
4. Dansk Nest Of Tables: Biophilic design prioritises minimally processed woods which include lighter shades such as oak. Coincidently, that is exactly what the Dansk tables are crafted from. These multi-purpose tables would not only add a great deal of flexibility to a space, but they also add style and a natural element.
Ultimately, Biophilic design holds the key to happier and healthier living. If you’d like to transform a space using Mother Nature, view our entire range of furniture and home accessories here.
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