SEARCHING FOR A BIT OF SHADE?…

OH MY GOSH, IT’S BEEN SO HOT THIS WEEK, we’re searching out cool spots in our homes for respite. Our favourite places are those that combine shade with a little of something that brings the outside in.  However it would appear that this instinct is more hard-wired into our psyche than we know. Biophilic design is a wave of concept inspiring the architectural and interior industries to encompass our natural desire to be connected with nature. Most of us have become more aware of our surroundings during the intensity of the recent pandemic. This trend however goes much deeper than just greenery and growth. For those interested, visit www.terrapinbrightgreen.com and read their paper “14 patterns of biophilic design”. For the moment, we’ll just focus on a visual feast of ideas on how and where to use plants in the home.

An indoor tree brings a relationship with nature all year round. They need height, space and a commitment of care but if you’re blessed with the room and prepared to make the commitment they’ll bring impact into your interior and a constant sense of satisfaction.

That splash of rich greens in a neutral room brings texture and a natural touch to the surroundings. A packed planter, used as a table centrepiece here, does the job almost as well as its imposing neighbour.

Lisbon table and Carter chairs from Furniture and Choice

If you find yourself spending more time working from home, don’t forget to bring greenery into the office. Biophilic design is credited with reducing stress and anxiety and improving creativity and productivity.

A large scale planting brings a dramatic flourish to this spacious entrance hallway in one of our projects but also adds a sense of inhabitation and personality.

Don’t forget the bathroom – the place where many of us do our best contemplation! Many plants flourish in this environment and choice of plant and presentation is another way of adding layers of personality and style.

Many of our recent clients express the desire to “bring the outdoors in” and the introduction of glass doors, large scale windows, outdoor living areas is the norm. In the corner of this room a mid-sized plant emphasises the connection with the garden landscape.

These biophilic installations by kuwahuru.co.uk rest somewhere between a living wall and artificial planting. Created from moss and naturally preserved plants the pieces last for around five to six years, need little or no maintenance and, for something this size, cost around £549. Checkout their website for the face of future art.

No space is too small. The Black Display Plant Box from THE FIND STORE, £75, can house candles or plants and is open topped to allow plants to breathe.

There are many ways to achieve impact and grouping plants and containers together is just one of them. These pots come from The Post series by DBKD from Kieden UK, from £24.50.

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