Biophilic design – which incorporates elements of nature into a home’s decor — has been a growing trend in recent years, and 2024 will likely be no different.
“We expect to see one of the top interior design trends in 2024 to be a marked increase in biophilic design,” says Greg Roth, senior interior designer at CarbonShack Design in Los Angeles. “The recent uptick in interior design elements that connect us to nature – either visually, physically or referentially – will grow stronger as home furnishings brand, manufacturers and designers continue to embrace the importance of environmental stewardship.”
Some examples Roth says to look out for: nature-inspired patterns, skylights that let in more sunlight and bi-fold doors that “dissolve barriers between the inside and outside.” The focus adding greenery in 2024 home decor trends can be attributed to the increase in nature-based or “biophilic designs” (and our growing love for plants, of course!). Whether the goal is to bring nature inside or to simply freshen the home with natural hues, live plants are becoming even more popular.
Since the pandemic, “I think there has been and will continue to be a focus on regaining our connection to the natural world through the use of biophilic design principles,” shares Amanda Thompson of ALine Studio. “An emphasis on creating calming environments with natural lighting and ventilation, incorporating plants, and creating a visual connection with nature.”
This connection with nature can be presented through plant-focused decor, nature-themed walls or aesthetics, or in physically bringing plants in. Sara Ianniciello, the director of design at Whitehall Interiors has found that “wellness in buildings is becoming increasingly important to the developer and the inhabitant.” Naturally, “because indoor plants have a calming effect and promote clean air, you can expect to see more living walls and hanging plants both in amenity spaces and residences.”
“Where we used to see lots of orchids or the ever-temperamental fiddle leaf fig, we will see more and more interesting plants used such as monsteras and sansevierias,” shares Kim Turner, Principal and Designer at Kim Turner Design, and Advancement Director at Dwell With Dignity. “Sansevierias have the added benefit of being able to remove major toxins from the air inside your home.” And, of course, these are just a few examples (of the many) plants we can choose to add to our spaces.
Want a more worry-free house plant? Try succulents or create your own terrarium. They require minimal care and give you that easy breezy green feeling.
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