Pink art experts

The simple way to add instant character to any room – without spending thousands

Reading now: 266
telegraph.co.uk

biophilic design, the practice of bringing nature into the built environment to enhance human wellbeing, is another top interiors trend this year according to Pinterest.

Research by biophilic design experts such as Oliver Heath has found that bringing elements of nature into the home can reduce stress and blood pressure, heighten feelings of positivity, and aid concentration.

A study by Nasa found that plants such as peace lilies, rubber plants, palms and devil’s ivy can filter common indoor toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene from the air.

The humble houseplant’s popularity is down to both its aesthetic appeal and its feel-good factor, but what to choose if you want to try something a little different from the yuccas, philodendrons and cheese plants that have become de rigueur in the modern home?The online gardening marketplace Sproutl has seen searches for indoor plants jump by over 300 per cent this year, and has also noticed a micro trend for macro plants – searches for large, statement varieties have gone up by 120 per cent over the past three months.“We’re seeing a trend for people to use houseplants not as accessories for a room, but as an integral design element, treating plants in the same way they would treat furniture or large art pieces,” says the company’s chief creative officer Hollie Newton. “Using plants architecturally as part of a design scheme can transform any room, as it emphasises vertical space, giving even a small room the illusion of volume.

Read more on telegraph.co.uk
The website celebsbar.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA