Turns out, the popular adage: your home reflects your life span is not just empty words. People living in the Blue Zones, or the areas around the world where centenarians, the healthiest people, and longest-living folks reside, advise that the secret to longevity is closer to you than you think: biophilic homes. According to them living in an environment, whether that is in humble homes to luxury real estate properties, that encourages you to unconsciously make healthier decisions on your lifestyle is an important key to longevity. And that environment starts in the spaces of the home, from the outside down to the interior design.
Part of the many reasons why biophilic design is popular in the home design industry is its positive impact on homeowners. For the unfamiliar, biophilic home design or nature homes is a design concept that focuses on creating a connection between humans and nature. This includes incorporating natural light, plants, and other elements of nature in the home.
In this blog, Brittany Corporation discusses why biophilic home design matters and highlights how to apply it to your luxury home to create a space that enhances well-being, improves health and celebrates life.
Now that the importance of biophilic design is established, the next step is incorporating it into your home. It is important to take note that creating nature homes go beyond allowing natural light in or adding natural elements to your interior design. Key elements like community, feelings, and the well-being of the residents are equally important.
That said, here are some ways you can apply biophilic design to your luxury home.
The easiest way to connect with nature indoors is through indoor plants. They help purify indoor air, create a refreshing atmosphere, and clear one’s mind. Some studies have shown that indoor plants can even help improve focus, creativity, and productivity.
Plus, adding indoor plants to your home requires no major overhaul and can be as easy as placing them in different areas of the house. Biophilic homes often include succulents, fragrant plants, hanging plants, or vertical gardens. if you want to elevate your plant decor, add scents. Diffuse essential oils with scents of nature like forest and woodsy scents.
If you know a professional gardener, you can elevate your indoor garden with creative gardening solutions. For starters, adopt a biophilic design by creating plant walls or lining your staircase with plants.
This method applies to people with great outdoor views. If you live in an area with nature, your greatest biophilic home decor is already outside your window. Consider framing your outdoor view with large windows. It is better if you use windows that are not constantly blocked with metal grills or sashes. Say you live in a luxury real estate property that overlooks a beautiful lake, a mountainside, or a grassy field. Think of your view as a wall art that serves as the highlight of the room.
Color is a key factor in biophilic design. Nature homes tend to lean on combinations of earthy colors. Some of the most popular choices are shades for the interior design of biophilic homes are terracotta, green, sky blue, and others. Matching these palettes to your decor, upholstery, and rugs also creates a “closer to nature” aesthetics.
If solid colors are not your cup of tea, try exploring your preference with natural patterns and textures. Think of nature patterns like climbing plants, ocean waves, or honeycomb patterns. To add a dramatic depth to your space, throw in some woven elements like rugs and upholstered chairs.
Biophilic homes bring the outdoors indoors. And when it comes to recreating an outdoorsy setup indoors, you will not go wrong with decorating your luxury real estate property with natural materials. For textiles, line your tables, chairs, or kitchen counters with jute, cotton, or linens. Choose materials like bamboo, rattan, stone, and wood for furnishings.
If you are a fan of stone flooring, consider choosing among the best natural stones in the market: marble, granite, slate, and limestone. But if you prefer wooden finishes, you can try opting for wooden finishes and surfaces. You can start by adding wooden furniture, or some also installed wooden wall panels and flooring.
The abundance of natural light is one of the most popular characteristics of biophilic home design. It instantly elevates the atmosphere of a place and creates a bright and airy space. To make the most of it, you should consider installing huge windows or even glazed walls. I will not only give you an amazing view of the outdoors but also an effective ventilation system for your luxury real estate property.
Another good thing about natural light is it positively influences your circadian rhythm, to keep you relaxed and calm throughout the day. When the weather is normal, open the window and doors to breathe in the fresh air and listen to the ambient sound of nature outside. When it rains, you can sit in your lounge area and watch the water drops. Doing so helps clear your mind and improve your mood throughout the day.
One more thing: think about adding a skylight. This is the window or windows you see installed in the roof or ceiling of a property. A skylight is often layered with transparent or translucent material so it can admit natural light. Putting it in your hallway, bathroom, or kitchen is a great way to maximize natural light. Plus, you get a beautiful view of the sky by the day, the sunset during afternoons, and the night sky when night falls.
Biophilic homes are airy homes. That said, it is common to see many doors and outdoor features that connect the outdoor and indoor areas of the home. To create this easy-flowing atmosphere, try installing huge sliding doors. By doing so, you can easily connect your, say, living room with a cozy outdoor patio, or your room connected to a deck or balcony.
As mentioned earlier, biophilic homes are more than just aesthetics. They also consider the well-being of its inhabitants, the community, and the planet. That said, adding sustainable home features to your luxury real estate property is one of the principles of biophilic design. Consider installing rainwater harvesting techniques, low-flow faucets, and recycling water for household cleaning and gardening as ways to reduce water wastage. Installing solar panels are also a great option for conserving energy.
When it comes to creating luxury real estate properties that create harmony with nature, nurture, and leisure, Brittany Corporation does it best. As the leading developer of world-class and ultra-luxury enclaves. One of its biggest projects to date is Forresta in Daang Hari Alabang. Extending to 19-hectares, Forresta is geared to be the grandest mixed-use community that offers the best options when it comes to a world-class and resort-like luxury living experience. Residents and corporates can look forward to low-density living, elite amenities, commercial districts, and most importantly, residential estates designed to cater to the elite lifestyle of the privileged few.
Ready to explore the world-class Forresta by Brittany? Take the first step and reach out to a Brittany sales professional today. To see more real estate listings by Brittany, take a virtual tour by clicking here.
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