Biophilic design is a growing trend, but what is it, exactly? Biophilic design is simpler than it sounds: adding natural elements into living spaces. Biophilic design uses nature-inspired materials, textures, and patterns to create a harmonious indoor and outdoor connection.
At A Shade Above, our design team loves this approach for a modern interior design. When it comes time to choose window treatments with sustainable natural elements, we suggest cordless wood blinds, shades, and even shutters.
What Are the Main Elements of Biophilic Design?
Interior design opinions can vary, but the key principles of biophilic design include:
- A Direct Connection to Nature: Incorporate elements like plants, water, and sunlight to create a link to the outdoors.
- Use of Natural Materials and Textures: Use wood, stone, and organic fibers to bring the beauty and texture of nature indoors.
- Views and Visual Connections: Provide access to outdoor views or use natural imagery to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
- Dynamic Lighting: Mimic natural light patterns with adjustable or diffused lighting.
- Prospect and Refuge: Balance open spaces with cozy nooks to create a sense of peace and comfort.
- Connection to Place: Add local materials to ground the design in its natural and regional contexts.
The A Shade Above design team believes that sustainable window treatments are an important part of a biophilic approach to interior design. That’s why we recommend cordless wood blinds and shades; these styles bring natural elements into a home without added clutter.
Hunter Douglas Cordless Wood Blinds
Parkland® Wood Blinds are a classic option made from genuine hardwood, finished in your choice of paints or stains. These blinds let you match or complement your existing furniture and architectural details. The richness of natural wood aligns well with biophilic design principles.
Alustra Collection® Fabrics are simple, sophisticated window treatments crafted from natural textures and soft fabrics. They gently diffuse light and come in muted earth tones.
Woven Roller Shades near Charlotte, NC
- Alustra® Woven Textures® Architectural Shades are elegant cordless shades that resemble Roman shades but work like roller shades. You’ll appreciate their globally sourced refined natural fabrics and choice of opacities, ranging from sheer to semi-opaque.
- The Alustra® Collection of Duette® Cellular Shades are one of the Hunter Douglas brand’s most energy-efficient window treatments, Duette® Cellular Shades feature a honeycomb design that traps air to form an insulating barrier. Upgrade them to Alustra® fabrics for exclusive colors, textures, and hardware.
We can upgrade these to cordless wood blinds with PowerView® Automation, a cutting-edge motorization system that opens, closes, or adjusts window coverings quickly and efficiently. It works with a smart home system’s remote control, app, or voice commands when paired with your smart home assistant.
Biophilic Custom Wood Shutters From A Shade Above
Our Furniture-Grade Wood Shutters are locally made in North Carolina from responsible-managed basswood. We dry it in a kiln to reduce the impact of seasonal weather changes and triple-coat it with low-VOC primers to ensure a gorgeous finish that will reflect the beauty of this natural material.
- 2.5″, 3.5″ or 4.5″ louvers
- Ten stock colors plus custom options
- Four configurations
- Different hinge colors
These cordless wood blinds operate with a front control rod, hidden tilt, horizontal divider rail, single control rod, or split control rod.
We Feature Cordless Wood Blinds and Woven Roller Shades Near Charlotte, NC
If theis biophilic design approach seems appealing, we’ve covered your windows with modern and classic Hunter Douglas designs or custom shutters made by our team.
Contact us for Hunter Douglas window treatments and custom-made shutters or visit one of our three convenient showroom locations in Charlotte or Cornelius, NC, and North Myrtle Beach, SC!
A Shade Above – Charlotte Headquarters
& Temporary Showroom
1253 Matthews Mint Hill Road
Matthews, NC 28105
By Appointment Only
