We spend most of our lives inside our homes. The art of interior design began to improve the human experience within architectural spaces. Imagine vibrant greenery in your living space that feels like a vacation in the Bahamas or camping in the Amazon rainforests. It is possible to enhance your space with green elements. In this blog, you will learn how biophilic art strengthens our bond with nature.

Incorporating green elements into your interiors induces calmness, reduces stress, and inspires mindfulness. The magic of nature can be brought into your homes through biophilic designs, which have proven to be impactful in spaces where mental well-being is a priority. It is a trend that started a respectful and gentle relationship between interiors and nature. It isn’t just a style of architecture; it is also an exploration of our bond with nature.

Biophilia

Biophilia was introduced by Edward O. Wilson, the father of biodiversity. The theory suggests that human beings possess an intrinsic desire to connect with nature and forms of life. While COVID constrained everyone to their homes, the innate need to connect with nature inspired a biophilic trend. Biophilic designs are sustainable in nature.

The community realised the healing and soothing influence of nature through biophilia. It isn’t just placing potted plants around your home. Design has no limits; biophilia can be incorporated into your spaces in an endless variety of ways. Biophilic designs invite everything that resonates with nature, like sunlight, plants, and fresh air.

Our typical day involves rushing to work, running into hectic traffic, and returning home just in time for dinner. On top of this, we end our day with a lot of screen time before sleep. It is no wonder that we feel disconnected from nature. The best part of biophilic designs is that it’s not very expensive to install beautiful green designs.

Natural Light

Let’s start with one of the most important elements of a green home: natural light. As you probably know, Vitamin D is important for calcium balance in the body, blood pressure regulation, and mental health. It is also known as the sunshine vitamin. Exposure to sunlight daily can improve our moods and make us feel energised. You can also save a lot on electricity with wide windows and open curtains that welcome the lights in. Use transparent curtains and light fabrics that channel light beautifully. Glass decor is one of the best decorative choices to have in your home. It is very mesmerising to watch light dance through the glass decor, illuminating its surroundings. This effect can be enhanced with the help of mirrors. A minimalist open-space home can facilitate natural light beautifully. If you have extra furniture, strategically place it in such a way that it does not obstruct the light. If your budget limits the number of plants in your home, using mirrors is a smart way to enhance the greenery. Letting fresh air into your home has the advantage of refreshing the air and flushing out excess carbon dioxide.

Water Elements

Imagine being around a river, taking a walk on the ocean shore, sitting by the river stream, and throwing rocks in a pond. The sound of droplets and ripples is so soothing. There are mechanical designs and fountains that can create water ripples in your space. An indoor fountain or an indoor pond with fish and turtles alongside small flora and fauna would be enchanting. To have a natural retreat where you can dip your feet in water and relax. You can also take inspiration from the Japanese-style bamboo water fountains and waterways. Having biophilic design features in the summer can be very refreshing.

Greenery

If you’re just starting out, begin with cactus and money plants. Spots in your interiors with the maximum sunlight can be used very well for indoor plants. You may be a busy person with no time to water the plants or someone who frequently travels. Do your research on different types of plants, especially the ones that align with your lifestyle. Placing a plant or a collection of plants in a corner of your room can give a jungle feel to your home. Also, select the pots or plant boxes that match the aesthetics of your room. If you’re a busy person, there are plants that require minimal lighting, and little maintenance.

Strategically select plants of different heights to bring rhythm and balance to your room. Don’t just arrange random plants in a line on your shelves or corners. Understand the different lighting needs for each type of plant and organise them according to the natural light intensity received in your room. Some plants are healthy with minimal sunlight, while others need good exposure to sunlight. Incorporating plants close to windows that receive good air flow ensures good air quality in the room. Gardening is also a kind of self-care. You can grow your own vegetables at home and eliminate the risk of having fertiliser chemicals in your system. Growing your own food at home also induces a bond with nature.

Low-light Plants

These plants require minimum sunlight and can survive in areas without much exposure to sunlight. Some of the plants are spider plants, pothos, maidenhair ferns, ivy, and bird of paradise. If you live in urban areas, you would love to introduce plants that produce fresh air. Start with the spider plant, which also happens to be a key element in pet-friendly interior design ideas.

Hanging Plants

Bird’s nest plants are beautiful plants that can be used as hanging plants and don’t even need much sunlight. They can also be harmed when exposed to excessive sunlight.  Boston fern can take a little time to grow, but trust us, it’s worth it. The golden pothos is a very adaptive plant that can survive in low or high humidity and in any low lighting conditions. Hanging plants in bamboo containers are sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.

Wall Plants

Vertical gardens can be installed in the interiors and exteriors of your home. They employ vertical space and are good examples of smart and efficient gardening. Plants like succulents, moss, flowering plants, and climbing plants are suitable for vertical gardens. Do keep in mind how large the plant will grow before proceeding.

Terrariums

A terrarium is a garden within a glass jar. They act as amazing green decor and add elegance to where they are placed. They are the best choice for people who are lazy or who don’t have time for gardening. Terrarium plants, like ferns and mosses, are chosen for their survival ability in closed environments with limited sunlight and controlled moisture. Terrariums are basically a mini-ecosystem. Before creating a terrarium, you must do proper research on the soil type, plant type, soil and gravel layering required, and size of the glass container.

Natural Elements

Living spaces can be enriched by natural elements like wood, stones, clay, and lush greenery. Hanging plants are an efficient way to bring essence to empty spaces. With their low maintenance advantage and ability to survive in different lighting conditions, hanging plants prove to be efficient choices for homes. Fill your home with natural fabrics like wool, cotton, and silk. For furniture, walls, and floor design, you can use bamboo or wood. Also, consider earthy colour tones for interiors. Introduce decor and furniture that have good curved designs and shapes that flow freely. Organic cladding like terracotta can be styled into the walls, which reflect light in a mud theme, amplifying the natural aesthetics.

Open Roof with Glass Ceiling

Leave a space in the roof design and add strong transparent glass over it, which allows sunlight to flow into the room seamlessly. This enriches the room with natural light and ensures a zero halt in the process of photosynthesis when it comes to indoor plants. It also acts like a spotlight in the room. Introduce a Bird of Paradise plant or any big-leaf indoor plant to the spotlight to enhance it as the focal point of the room.

Biophilic designs can influence your mental wellbeing to a great extent. Instead of spending money on expensive decor items, biophilic designs are efficient choices considering the positive, mindful impact they have. The bonding that happens emotionally and physically through biophilic designs is soothing. It also qualifies as a therapeutic activity to heal the mind, body, and soul. Imagine waking up, walking to get a cup of coffee, and noticing all the green elements. The day surely starts in a good mood!