"Although we now spend most of our time indoors, the desire to connect with #nature is written in our DNA, which is where #BiophilicDesign comes in as we try to incorporate nature into our #environment. For our hunter-gatherer ancestors, nature was the source of food, clothing, shelter, and other necessities. Thousands of years later, our needs can be easily met without foraging or hunting, but this pull toward the outdoors remains embedded in our psyches.
"The concept comes from the term #biophilia, which refers to the human tendency to interact with other forms of life. In design, it means creating a sense of harmony between your home and the world outside.
"Biophilic design was called out in Pinterest's 2022 trend report, which noted significant spikes in search interest for the term, and it's a buzzword you'll still hear today from experts across the design industry. After too much time defined mainly by pandemic-driven isolation and anxiety, creating soothing spaces that bolstered our health and #WellBeing was perhaps more critical than ever during those years.
"Biophilic design continues to influence interior decor today, as seen in the rise in the use of the color #green, the trend towards indoor-outdoor living, and the return of wood and other natural elements in furnishings and wall treatments. To introduce this nature-focused hashtag#design trend to your space, consider these ideas for biophilic design.
"One of the easiest ways to introduce biophilic design to your home is through live #plants. If you're a novice plant parent, start small with a low-maintenance plant for your desk or a set of potted herbs on your kitchen windowsill. For the more experienced indoor gardener, take your plant collection to the next level with creative solutions that integrate #greenery into the room's design. To reap the benefits of biophilic design, dedicate an entire wall to plants, line your staircase with greenery, or fill each corner of the room with your favorite leafy varieties.
"If you're lucky enough to live in an area among trees, grass, or near a body of water, make sure your home's architecture takes full advantage of it for natural biophilic design. Frame views of the outdoors with large picture windows uninterrupted by grilles or sashes. This trick lets you utilize nature as wall art, whether you live on a lakefront property or look out over a grassy backyard. Also, consider installing a skylight in a bathroom, hallway, or kitchen for views of the sky (and a boost of natural light)."
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