5 ways to infuse Biophilic designs into your home
In our technology-driven world, the spotlight has shifted from a connection with the natural world to a focus on robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Embracing biophilic designs, urban architects seek to bridge the gap between the artificial and the organic by incorporating natural elements and greenery. Let's explore ways to inculcate biophilia, the love for nature, into our living space.
Bringing the outdoors inside
Place your potted family of plants, whether on the balcony or in designated spots within your home. No need to worry if you're new to gardening! As a novice, you can begin with succulents, cacti, and air plants to develop your skills in plant care. Eventually, you can expand into indoor gardening by cultivating plants like begonias, petunias, money plants, and ferns.
Biophilic design on a budget
Enhance your space with soft furnishings, such as throw pillows adorned with floral prints or cushions featuring plant and animal motifs. Use cost effective materials for furniture and floors like cork, cane wood, bamboo etc. to evoke a natural ambience. You can make tabletop water features like fountains adding some aromatic herbs, for the calming effects of flowing water.
Embrace earth tones
The incorporation of earth tones in a living space brings warmth, comfort, and a sense of connection to the natural world. Choose paints that reflect the earthy palette, such as warm browns, soft greens, or muted terracottas. Opt for furniture pieces in earthy hues, such as brown leather sofas, jute rugs and cover, wooden coffee tables, or upholstered chairs in natural greens or neutrals.
Incorporate organic shapes
While modern designs often feature sharp edges and geometric shapes, they contrast with the soft, asymmetrical patterns found in the natural environment. To balance this, consider incorporating circular and organically shaped elements in tables, stools, mirrors, in home decor. You can choose rugs with patterns inspired by natural elements like leaves, vines, or waves. Introduce both organic shapes and natural textures to your floors.
Design a living wall
Creating a vibrant living wall with plants of different sizes and colors is an excellent way to cultivate your indoor jungle. For taller and hard-to-reach plants, install self-watering pots at the top of the wall. This strategic placement will enable large trailing plants to cascade, contributing to a visually dynamic, lush green indoor jungle ambiance.
DIY wall art
Collect and press flowers from your garden or outdoor spaces. Create a collage for wall artwork by arranging pressed flower, leaves, twigs, feathers, pebbles, nut shells etc. on a piece of paper or canvas, then frame it for wall artwork. Use hand made watercolor paintings of landscapes, seascapes, or mountainscapes to infuse into your walls with a soft and soothing aesthetic vibe.
