It’s hard to stop and smell the roses when we’re all so busy trying to make it in this world. Traffic jams, sooty streets, cramped schools and workplaces…we could all use a nice, quiet getaway once in a while.
While you could book that exotic yoga retreat in India, why not bring the peace and tranquility home to you?
And that’s exactly what some of the world’s leading designers have been working on: clever design ideas inspired by nature, that bring positive, soothing energies into chaotic urban environments.
Below are some of the coolest, creative solutions that have been thought up so far. While some of these examples are extravagant and may be tricky finding in your local design store, we hope that at the very least they inspire you to think outside the box when it comes to creating a green, healthy environment for you to work and play in.
It’s no surprise that our moods are strongly affected by our surroundings, so why not make the best of your living space?
1) Table with Removable Planter
This gorgeous table is made from a combination of reclaimed walnut wood and steel. Designer: Emily Wettstein
2) Living Moss Bath Matt
This bath mat is home to three types of living moss: ball, island and forest moss to be exact. Humidity in the bathroom, plus droplets falling from the body offer the perfect thriving condition. Plus it feels fantastic to stand on. Designer: Nguyen La Chanh
3) Fish Planter
A planter and fish tank hybrid. Designer: Sheng-Zhe Feng & Ling-Yuan Chou
4) Organic Jewellery
This collection of hand jewellery was designed to bring the metropolitan dweller closer to nature. Designer: Hafsteinn Juliusson
5) Green Turf Umbrella Stand
This sleek umbrella stand cleverly uses rainwater from your used umbrella to feed the thirsty grass. Perfect for places that get a lot of the wet stuff. Designer: Simon Enever
6) Sprouting Business Cards
If you want your business card to stand out from the crowd, it doesn’t get any cooler than this! Follow the instructions on the back of the card and get results within the week. Designer: Jamie Wieck
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