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Luxurious Ways to Embrace the Biophilic Design Trend

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Published
01/11/2023

Biophilic design, once a trend in interior and exterior design, is now officially a movement; one that seeks to harness the benefits of nature for human health. Biophilic design involves more than filling interiors with indoor plants. It has six main principles: environmental features such as plants and indoor trees, the use of natural shapes and forms, connection to the sensory system, the use of natural light and enticing shapes, the connection to ecology, and spaces of refuge which imitate those found in nature. Biophilic design can be as simple or luxurious as you desire. If you are keen on embracing this trend, and you don’t have to worry about sticking to a budget, consider incorporating the following features into your interiors.

Indoor Trees

House plants are nothing new when it comes to biophilia. However, the boom in indoor tree features has hit the planet in a big way, with sartorial designers from across the globe seeking to incorporate this feature into their plans. High-end homes are now boasting features such as two-story trees, which literally grow into a hole in the ceiling that is connected with outdoor spaces such as a terrace. For inspiration, check out the sky-high interior trees by Paola Ribeiro Arquitetura e Interiores, Alterstudio Architecture, or Suite Arquitetos.

Bringing the Outdoors In and Vice-Versa

If you have a home with enviable sea or garden views, make the most of it by blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Frontline beach homes are now featuring large-scale windows or floor-to-ceiling glass walls that make natural features seem like they are located indoors. Savvy homeowners are also opting for features such as vertical ‘living walls’, indoor waterfalls, and outdoor firepits and kitchens. They are inspiring their furniture pieces and spaces on the shapes and forms found in forests, gardens, and seaside havens. As such, curves (inspired by the shape of waves, tree barks, and leaves) are manifesting themselves in everything from statement chairs to room shapes and railings.

Choosing Luxury Natural Materials

Biophilic design is all about pampering the senses with the sights, sounds, and textures one normally encounters outdoors. As such, architects and designers alike are embracing materials like reclaimed wood, cork, and wood. For instance, cork flooring is a hot trend, as are reclaimed wood chairs and coffee tables. Moss walls and eco flooring panels, meanwhile, not only look great but also reduce ambient noise. Householders are also opting to fill their homes with the scents of nature, via home essential oil diffusers, filled with natural essential oils such as calming lavender or energizing bergamot. They are choosing colors and patterns found in nature for everything from their wallpaper to wall art, headboards, and small decorative touches. Essential oil-infused candles are also a hot item among lovers of natural fragrances.

The biophilic trend is here to stay. This design type comprises six main principles, which include pampering the senses, embracing natural materials, and blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Luxury can add a unique touch to these principles through the incorporation of stunning features such as indoor trees, recycled solid wood, and hand-painted, nature-inspired art.

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