Well Being

24 articles

A modern interior space with abundant plants, natural light, and natural materials, showcasing biophilic design principles for enhanced well-being.
Design

What Are Biophilic Design Principles for Interior Spaces and Why Do They Matter?

In a landmark study across offices in the UK and Netherlands, staff working in 'green' environments with plants were found to be a remarkable 15% more productive than their counterparts in 'lean' desi

Luca Bianchi·June 28, 2026
A bright and airy Scandinavian living room featuring minimalist furniture, natural wood accents, and soft, natural light, embodying tranquility and simplicity.
Design

What Are the Foundational Principles of Scandinavian Design?

Beyond its clean lines and simple forms, the true, often unseen, ambition of Scandinavian design is to actively cultivate mental tranquility within every space it touches.

Luca Bianchi·June 25, 2026
Feeling Lost? The Secrets of Being's Ultimate Guide to Rediscovering Your Purpose (2026 Edition)
TrendsSponsored

Feeling Lost? The Secrets of Being's Ultimate Guide to Rediscovering Your Purpose (2026 Edition)

Many people experience a quiet dissatisfaction and feeling lost, which is a call for purpose rather than a sign of failure. The Secrets of Being offers a structured path to rediscover your purpose and engage in personal growth.

Adrianne Cole·June 22, 2026
A futuristic cityscape with abundant greenery, water, and people enjoying nature, illustrating biophilic design principles in urban living.
Design

What are Biophilic Design Principles for Urban Living?

Providing hospital patients with views to nature could save over $93 million annually in healthcare costs, according to Terrapin Bright Green .

Luca Bianchi·June 21, 2026
A futuristic city skyline with abundant vertical gardens, waterfalls, and a sunlit public plaza, showcasing biophilic design principles.
Design

What Are Biophilic Design Principles for Well-being and Productivity?

Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, a 101-hectare nature park, officially opened in 2012, showcasing a monumental effort to integrate nature into a dense urban fabric.

Luca Bianchi·June 8, 2026
Split image contrasting a dull, poorly lit office with a vibrant, well-lit workspace, illustrating the impact of color and lighting on mood and productivity.
Design

How Color Psychology and Lighting Design Affect Mood and Productivity

Spending less time with wearable blue light filters outdoors during the day and increasing their use an hour before sleep can significantly advance an individual's natural peak alertness time.

Luca Bianchi·June 4, 2026
A bright, modern living room with large windows, abundant natural light, and indoor plants, creating a peaceful and restorative environment.
Design

7 Modern Home Design Elements for Mental Well-being

Studies show that simply having a view of plants or natural light from your window can lower anxiety and cortisol levels, reducing stress more effectively than many common relaxation techniques, accor

Luca Bianchi·June 3, 2026
Interior of a modern office with abundant plants, natural light, and employees working productively.
Design

What Are Biophilic Design Principles for Well-being and Productivity?

At Amazon's Seattle headquarters, three massive glass domes house over 40,000 plants, a living testament to a design philosophy proven to boost employee well-being and performance.

Luca Bianchi·May 30, 2026
From Intention to Impact: How Task Force Purpose Is Changing Lives Through Community Action
FashionSponsored

From Intention to Impact: How Task Force Purpose Is Changing Lives Through Community Action

Task Force Purpose is a veteran-owned brand that redefines service by showing how consumer choices can become powerful community action, helping veterans find purpose post-service through community involvement and support for mental health initiatives. Each purchase directly funds programs addressing PTSD treatment, suicide prevention, and stigma around veteran mental health.

Adrianne Cole·May 28, 2026
Stylish individuals wearing oversized ladybug-themed accessories, embracing joyful self-expression and inner child healing in a vibrant fashion scene.
Collections

Ladybugs Inspire Whimsical Fashion, Healing Inner Child in 2026

Individuals now actively choose ladybug-themed accessories, not merely for style, but as 'wearable mood boosters' to tap into their inner child, reports WWD .

Adrianne Cole·May 24, 2026
Interior of a modern apartment with abundant plants, natural materials, and large windows, demonstrating biophilic design principles.
Design

What are Biophilic Design Principles in Modern Architecture?

Urban living correlates directly with poorer physical and mental health, a stark contrast to green spaces' restorative qualities.

Luca Bianchi·May 20, 2026
A modern urban interior filled with plants and natural light, showcasing biophilic design principles that connect occupants with nature.
Design

Biophilic Design Transforms Urban Interiors, Boosting Well-being and Profits

Over $93 million could be saved annually in healthcare costs by providing patients with views to nature, according to Terrapinbrightgreen .

Luca Bianchi·May 11, 2026
A modern office space filled with plants, showcasing the positive impact of biophilic design on employee well-being and productivity.
Design

What are the biophilic design benefits for well-being and productivity?

In a study across UK and Dutch offices, simply adding plants boosted staff productivity by a remarkable 15%.

Luca Bianchi·May 7, 2026
Live by the Tides: How Salty Paradise Helps You Carry the Ocean With You
FashionSponsored

Live by the Tides: How Salty Paradise Helps You Carry the Ocean With You

Salty Paradise Apparel helps individuals carry their calmer, freer 'ocean self' into daily life, challenging the idea that coastal feelings are temporary and place-bound. It achieves this through subtly ocean-inspired, everyday wearable designs that reinforce a saltwater lifestyle as a way of being.

Adrianne Cole·May 6, 2026
Modern office interior with abundant plants, natural light, and large windows overlooking a green forest, promoting well-being and productivity.
Design

What is Biophilic Design and Why Does It Matter for Well-being?

Integrating views to nature into an office space can save over $2,000 per employee per year in office costs, according to Terrapin Bright Green .

Luca Bianchi·April 30, 2026
A modern office interior designed with biophilic principles, featuring abundant natural light, indoor plants, and a living green wall for enhanced employee well-being.
Design

What are biophilic design principles for interior well-being?

Integrating views to nature into an office space can save over $2,000 per employee per year in office costs, according to Terrapin Bright Green .

Luca Bianchi·April 24, 2026
A person enjoying a quiet moment of slow living, reading a book with a warm drink, embodying peace and mindfulness.
Trends

What Is Slow Living and Why Does It Matter in 2026?

Emma Gannon's 'A Year of Nothing'—her account of a 12-month work break due to burnout—sold out instantly, reports BBC .

Camille Rousseau·April 23, 2026
A student studying in a blue-themed dorm room, highlighting the calming and productive effects of color psychology on mood and focus.
Design

What is Color Psychology and How Does It Affect Your Mood?

In a university residence hall, students overwhelmingly preferred blue interiors, finding them more conducive to studying than any other color, according to research published in PMC .

Luca Bianchi·April 21, 2026
A calming blue-toned living room interior, demonstrating how color psychology can create a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Design

What Is Color Psychology and How Does It Affect Your Space?

A study in a university residence hall found students preferred blue interiors, followed by green, violet, orange, yellow, and red.

Luca Bianchi·April 20, 2026
A modern interior design featuring biophilic elements like plants, natural wood, and abundant natural light to promote well-being.
Design

What are biophilic design principles for well-being in modern interiors?

Despite the sterile norms of modern architecture, studies reveal that simply integrating natural elements into an indoor space can measurably improve cognitive performance and significantly reduce str

Luca Bianchi·April 19, 2026
A modern office interior with abundant natural light, indoor plants, and a living green wall, demonstrating biophilic design for employee well-being.
Design

What Are Biophilic Design Principles for Well-being in Modern Interiors?

Integrating views to nature into an office space can save over $2,000 per employee per year in office costs, according to Terrapinbrightgreen .

Luca Bianchi·April 13, 2026
A serene, modern living room with natural light, organic textures, and plants, illustrating the calming effects of neuroaesthetics in interior design on well-being.
Design

What Is Neuroaesthetics in Interior Design?

Neuroaesthetics is an emerging scientific discipline that explores how our brains respond to environmental stimuli, offering a new, evidence-based approach to interior design focused on well-being.

Luca Bianchi·April 8, 2026
A modern living room designed with biophilic principles, featuring abundant natural light, various indoor plants, wooden furniture, and a view of an outdoor garden, promoting well-being.
Design

What Is Biophilic Design? A Guide to Integrating Nature and Well-Being

Biophilic design re-establishes the human-nature bond within our living and working spaces, proposing that buildings can nurture us. This philosophy, grounded in our innate connection to nature, enhances well-being and improves quality of life.

Luca Bianchi·April 7, 2026
A serene living room showcasing biophilic design with large windows, abundant green plants, natural wood furniture, and soft lighting, creating a calming, nature-integrated space.
Design

What Is Biophilic Design? A Guide to Creating Healthier Spaces

Biophilic design is a philosophy that integrates natural themes into our environments, based on the human connection to nature. Explore how this approach is shaping healthier and more harmonious spaces.

Luca Bianchi·March 31, 2026