Black High Gloss Beds for a Biophilic Look

Biophilic design is about bringing people closer to nature through the rooms they live in, and the bedroom is one of the best places to start. It may seem surprising to build this kind of scheme around a black high gloss bed, yet the deep colour echoes soil, slate and shaded woodland, making the greens of plants and the warmth of natural materials look richer. In this guide, we explain how to create a calm, nature inspired bedroom around a glossy black frame. We suggest plants that cope with cooler, shadier British bedrooms, natural materials such as wood, rattan, stone and linen that soften the gloss, and an earthy palette of moss, olive, clay and sand. You will also find advice on making the most of daylight and views, using scent and fresh air, adapting the look for rented homes and keeping plants and lacquered surfaces happy together, so the room feels restful and connected to the outdoors....