Spring Fling: Go Biophilic in Your Living Room With These 5 Verdant Looks By Realtor.com

One of our absolute favorite strategies for this time of year when we’re sick of the stale indoors but it’s not quite warm enough to begin spending full days outside? Bringing the outdoors in, of course.

This week we’re all about the biophilic, aka design that incorporates natural elements and motifs and inspires an overall nature connection—even inside the comfort of our living rooms.

We sourced five trending looks from Instagram that will help you ride out the last of this cold, rainy weather in lush green style. Take a peek before your next living room splurge, and get all our designer details on how you can bring these looks into your space.

1. Leafy chair

For the classically elegant living room that needs just a splash of biophilic design, this charming leafy chair from @caitlinflemming answers the call perfectly.

“Pattern play with leafy designs adds a nature-inspired element to your home design without going overboard,” says designer Courtney Wollersheim of FLOOR360. “Botanical pattern upholstery fits into the modern traditional trend that’s so popular now.”

Get the look: Add some playful fabric to your space with this Leabury classic swoop accent chair.

2. Casual dusty-green sofa

This laid-back, dusty-green sofa feels right at home in this cozy-chic living room from @lxhome_decor.

“When you want to lean into biophilic design, a green living room sofa is the way to go,” says Wollersheim. “It will pair beautifully with hardwood flooring, a natural fiber area rug in a jute or sisal blend, and even a few realistic faux plants styled on shelves or hanging from macrame.”

Get the look: Go for a chill, verdant look with this Cambria green velvet sofa.

3. Velvety green bench

A more formal take on the casual green sofa is this velvety bench featured by @houseliftdesign.

“If your design style leans toward quiet luxury and you want to incorporate biophilic design, introduce a green velvet bench or throw pillows to your living space,” says Wollersheim. “Velvet has a warm texture, and this rich evergreen shade adds an earthy tranquil feeling to the space.”

Wollersheim suggests pairing it with natural marble accessories and even a warm wood coffee table to round out the design.

Get the look: Create an upscale vignette with this Colt settee in Loden.

4. Hand-painted green walls

Go all out in your biophilic living room design by hand-painting your walls in a forest-forward look like this one from @melanielissackinteriors.

“To add nature-inspired walls into your living space is to invite the natural world into your home,” says designer Sarah Merenda, founder of Merenda Wallpaper. “There’s a special kind of magic when you surround yourself with lush greenery and floral patterns, especially in today’s hectic world.”

Get the look: Surround yourself with botanical whimsy by following this DIY tutorial. Or take a shortcut by shopping for this collection of peel-and-stick Forest wallpaper.

5. Gray-green dresser

Sometimes, the design is in the details, and that’s definitely the case with this gray-green dresser inspired by nature from @sittingprettyhomedecor.

“Upcycling flea market finds or family heirlooms continues to be a popular trend,” says Wollersheim. “Homeowners can add a touch of biophilic design to their dresser or sideboard flea market find by painting it a neutral gray-green.”

She recommends styling the surface with more nature-inspired items like a wood vase, marble catchall tray, or olive tree branches in a glass.

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Source: www.realtor.com