Living in a big city often makes us yearn for nature and the natural energy that comes from it. One of the interior design trends for 2020 responds to this need, allowing for a compromise in arranging interiors. The biophilic design makes even an apartment located in the city center answer to the outside world.

Biophilia is a term described by Harvard University scientist Edward O. Wilson as “the need for a sense of community with other living organisms.”. This foreign word spoken by architects is becoming a clear trend in interior design. The use of natural solutions in rooms and the proximity to nature that goes with it restore emotional and health balance. The biophilic style of the interior can also be characterized by the flow of water and air circulation, which are typical of wildlife.

The biophilic elements of design are worth permanent introducing into the structure of apartments. How to design to stay in harmony with nature, emphasize its importance in our everyday life, and create a friendly environment for us and our everydayness?

Must have: natural materials

Let’s apply solutions to the production of which natural raw materials – wood, granite, glass – were used. Thanks to everyday contact with organic materials, you will quickly notice the difference in your well-being, because this is how your body will repay you for staying in a symbiotic environment. How to arrange a kitchen to smuggle as many natural materials as possible? The one that is most popular when designing our kitchen is wood- used especially to create kitchen countertops.

It gives the interior a cozy tone. Properly preserved can serve for many years. Granite sinks, which are not only made of natural raw material but are also resistant to abrasion and high temperatures, are also a good solution. It’s a big asset because of the specific conditions prevailing in every kitchen. Granite makes the sinks much more durable, and the kitchen furniture remains impeccable for a long time. This will reduce the frequency of replacement of decor elements and the resulting waste production. Which sink to choose? The Laveo brand offers timeless sinks from the Barbados or Grenada line.

 

More greenery

A recipe for more oxygen in the apartment? Plants! The more of them you have in your apartment, the more oxygen they will be able to deliver to your lungs. Place them in pots in the daytime space. Selected species of succulents such as woody aloe vera, can be kept in the sleeping room. With an increased dose of oxygen, your body will be able to relax and regenerate after a busy day. Where else can we put plants? In the bathroom – especially those that prefer a humid environment. Vertical gardens, which allow covering even the entire wall with greenery, will prove their worth in the apartments of true amateurs of vegetation.

Respect for nature and its resources

Give up your daily bathing and take a quick shower, turn off the water when washing dishes, install faucets with built-in aerators in order to aerate and thereby save water – the Laveo brand uses them in all its kitchen and bathroom faucets. Laveo proves that ecology can go hand in hand with design. An example? Stylish faucets from the Bona or Pretto.

Moreover, natural lighting is also worth using. It would be a good idea to eliminate curtains that obscure the light coming in through the windows, or at least to open them as much as possible during the day. Remove unnecessary items from the windowsills. Daylight is more beneficial to the body than artificial lighting. It’s also a way to reduce electricity consumption and lower bills.

Although nature is often lost in a big city and it is a problem for all its inhabitants, by using appropriate solutions, we can improve the quality of everyday life and treat the house as a natural, green asylum. All you need is a few steps!