How to nurture your indoor garden

Colorful ceramic pots are mixed in an eclectic style soaking up the sun on our window sills. It's a soothing space that radiates energy as we carry on with work and life. We're choosing patterns, textures, and materials that mirror our lush green environment and infuse a sense of calm. Our design and decor preferences are changing as we explore new ways to visually connect with nature.

The trends show that we're creating more genuine spaces around us that display confidence and offer a clear reflection of who we are. Gone are the days of homogenized design. "Biophilic design" or "the love of living things" made the Pinterest Predicts trends report. And "biophilic architecture" landed as the leading search term. 

Green garners the limelight. It's not just our green plants that are popular. The color green owns the spotlight this year, with virtually all of the paint companies selecting some hue of green as their 2022 color. (ECOS paints chose Everlasting Sage, Benjamin Moore picked October Mist, and Sherwin-Williams named Evergreen Fog.)

The arrival of staircase gardens and plant-filled nooks express our individual style while creating space to rejuvenate and replenish our minds. See @hiltoncarter on Instagram for examples.

Fabrics, paint colors, and wallcoverings display playful patterns and bold illustrations of foliage, wildlife, and florals across our kitchens, workspaces, and bathrooms. Velvet has regained popularity for its luxurious feel and rich colors. Visit @thejungalow on Instagram for examples.

The attraction to earthy designs by way of warm wood grain, leather, and rough clay textures highlights our desire for natural finishes. 

Turns out, we're giving new meaning to "living rooms."