8 Beautiful Biophilic Interiors That Bring The Outside In

This open plan kitchen/dining room ticks all the biophilic boxes. It has lots of natural light, planet-friendly materials (wood, leather and rattan) and plenty of greenery.

Image: Furniture at Dunelm

Biophilic interiors can be made more contemporary by drawing on other design trends such as minimalism. Instead of filling every empty space, choose your homeware carefully for a modern, curated look.

Image: Mia Scatterback Sofa, M&S

The tactile elements of materials such as rattan, wood and jute are what give biophilic interiors such a relaxed feel. You can go as heavy on texture as you like by combining multiple finishes in one space, or use a single highly textured piece as an accent.

Image: Furniture and accessories at Habitat

You can’t bring the outside in without a healthy dose of greenery. Easy-care houseplants will look good in just about any room of the house.

Image: Akemi Planter, Ivyline

Biophilic influences are the perfect match for modern Scandi design. Why not combine the nature-inspired element of the former with the clean, striking lines of the latter?

Image: VB2 Small Petra Sofa, Nest

Neutrals – like cream, brown and white – give you a great canvas to build the rest of your biophilic interior. These shades play into a natural color palette, plus they’re extremely versatile. Even better, they increase the sense of space and help reflect natural light for an airy feel.

Image: Bedroom furniture at John Lewis

Given the amount of wood seen in biophilic interiors, it makes sense to choose homewares and decor in shades that blend seamlessly. Pair the earth tones of wooden furniture with subtle shades of beige, taupe, terracotta and green to achieve a put-together finish.

Image: Dining room, Marks & Spencer

Curved silhouettes and circular design play well in biophilic interiors, thanks to their organically inspired shape. Stay away from anything too rigid, formal or loud.

Image: Furniture at Habitat