When Janet Koenig and her partner, Tom, bought their Cardiff home back in 2011, the house reflected its 1980s vintage, especially in the primary bathroom. Between the gold and beige colors of the tile ...

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HIGH POINT — The term “biophilic design” has been floating around the home furnishings arena for a while, but there are still many industry leaders who aren’t quite convinced of its value on the ...

Derived from the term “biophilia,” biophilic design is the concept of connecting humans to nature, both directly and indirectly. The ethos originated in 1984 and was outlined by the Harvard naturalist ...

Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” In recent years, architects and designers have taken his advice literally. By incorporating the ...

Photo Credit: The PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore incorporates natural materials, curves, and greenery throughout its interior design. Biophilic design principals include bringing nature inside, ...

Architecture has always had a complementary - occasionally codependent - relationship with water. The Roman Domus, the Baths of Diocletian and Caracalla in Rome, and Villa Adriana in Tivoli are some ...

This design philosophy is the key to a calmer, less stressful home. It’s not just about adding a few plants — it’s about using natural light, organic materials, and specific colors to fundamentally ...

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