Design

  • Dec072017
    homeware online that is biophilic design centred. Homewares, home decor, soft furnishings, furniture, lighting and lifestyle accessories now available on chalkandmoss.com.

    Natural furniture, lighting and homeware online now!

    Biophilic design online shop now open! You can now buy biophilic design accessories, furniture, lighting and homeware online in the…

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  • Dec062017

    ICEHOTEL Sweden 2018 – See it Happen Here and Now!

    A Unique Look into the Making of ICEHOTEL 2018 Have you seen pictures of the majestic ICEHOTEL in the Swedish…

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  • Oct032017
    IKEA HAY collection YPPERLIG Sleeper sofa, coffee table, vase

    The new IKEA Hay collection designs you need to see!

    The much anticipated IKEA Hay collection has finally hit IKEA stores this week! Swedish powerhouse IKEA and respected Danish design…

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  • Sep272017
    London Design Festival was green this year! London Design Fair placed a large number of plants around the show to help guide visitors and make them happy.

    London Design Festival Trends: 21 Botanical Designs

    London Design Festival is now a wrap. Without a doubt, biophilic design and botanical influences were high on the agenda…

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  • Sep072017
    Every part of this Norwegian log cabin is put to good use to make inhabitants comfortable.

    Log cabin – The heart and soul of Norwegian life

    The log cabin seems to form the heart and soul of Norwegian life. Having travelled around this remarkable country over…

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  • Aug092017
    Glass blowing history kept alive at Boda glass factory in Småland, Sweden.

    A piece of glassblowing history in Sweden not quite lost

    Today we were treated to a preserved treasure in glassblowing history. Driving across Sweden from Kalmar in the east to…

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  • Jul202017
    Living in an apartment doesn't mean you can't have trees! Even if your access to nature is restricted by city living, the residents in these apartments gain a natural perspective.

    The Future of Design: Climate and Wellbeing as an Opportunity

    The future of design presents us with an opportunity for Positive Mental Attitudes, with regards to climate change and, importantly,…

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  • Jul112017
    Norwegian cabin that surrounds you wilderness.

    Norwegian Cabin: Manshausen Island Resort

    I was struck by this magnificent Norwegian cabin resort during my research into the country’s wilderness. The Manshausen Island Resort lies…

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  • Jul072017
    Green kitchen with plants for a biophilic environment. photographed by Henrik Nero

    Green Kitchen – A Unique Stockholm Apartment

    This green kitchen really caught my eye! I have a natural tendency to incorporate lots of white and light in…

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  • Jun282017
    Tillandsia Cacticola airplant by Monti by Monti

    House & Garden Fair 2017 Roundup: Gardens, Plants, Accessories and more!

    The House & Garden fair, known as the House & Garden Festival, has just taken place at London Olympia. There…

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  • Jun162017
    House & Garden Festival incorporates GROW, a sector dedicated to garden inspiration with plants, furniture, accessories, ideas and more.

    House & Garden Festival: Dedicated Garden Sector

    House & Garden Festival is happening next week at London’s Olympia, 21-24th June. The festival this year includes GROW; the contemporary garden…

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  • Jun142017
    The outdoor sauna was specially commissioned for Kiruna as a place to bring the community together. A town displaced by the iron ore mining industry, the sauna is intended as a place to meet, socialise and discuss. The Solar Egg, perched in the spectacular northern landscape.

    Outdoor Sauna: Key Role in a Swedish Community

    The outdoor sauna is central to the social lives of many Scandinavians. No less so than for the residents of Kiruna,…

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  • May262017
    To make the exhibition space at Clerkenwell Design Week more comfortable and inviting, Bert Frank lighting company opted for a biophilic approach with lots of plants and plant motifs.
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    Clerkenwell Design Week: 2017 Highlights from a Natural Perspective

    This week has seen delights from Clerkenwell Design Week in London, so I wanted to share some of the highlights…

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  • May242017
    Make a terrarium - so simple and inexpensive! This aesthetically pleasing terrarium is made with a fern and fittonia. I chose to limit to greens for timeless appeal.

    Make a terrarium with these easy steps!

    It’s surprisingly easy to make a beautiful terrarium. Closed terrariums, whilst not giving you the air quality benefits of non-jarred…

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  • May102017
    Blog and shop about natural green interiors

    You can now follow me on Bloglovin’ too for easy updates on new posts!

    Follow my blog with Bloglovin You can also get sign up for updates by email here or follow me on Instagram,…

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  • May092017
    A typical set up for Josef Frank of Svenkt Tenn

    Josef Frank: Freeform Botanical Patterns Funding Environmental Sustainability

    The textile patterns, furniture and relatively unknown paintings by Josef Frank of Svenskt Tenn have been exhibited at London’s Fashion…

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  • May072017
    The signature mouse is seen on all Mouseman pieces.
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    Artisanal finds at London Craft Week: Mouseman, LOEWE, Silvia K and more

    London Craft Week is drawing to a close, after a week of wonderful craft exhibitions across the city. Pictured above are…

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  • May012017
    Wood cladded visitor centre with large windows overlooking the woodland and Sculpture park. Cass Sculpture Foundation 2017

    Cass Sculpture Foundation: Impressively Inconspicuous Biophilic Design

    The Cass Sculpure Foundation on the Goodwood estate in West Sussex is beautifully inspiring in so many ways. Nestled in 26…

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