Biophilic Design Used in Interiors & Staging

The botanical influence in biophilc design by Denise Jadd, , principal Designer at Domaine Luxe!

🌿 Biophilic design is incorporating the use of your natural surroundings outside, and bringing that influence into your home design plan. The use of Biophilic design in homes and businesses has become a huge trend in the last few years, as it contributes to our wellness. It is a proven method to help us live, work, learn and thrive better!

Biophilc staging technique on the patio.

🌿 Setting the green tone in your home just makes sense, as we all want a connection to nature. It’s about instilling calm, a respite from our work, and our world’s industrialized, high speed hustle and bustle. It makes us slow down, take pause, and concentrate on and respond to nature. Like environmental psychology, and  neuroaesthetics, it’s naturally restorative. It can also aid in selling a home, just like in this outdoor living space we created in the photo above, where our staged home sold in just 1 day! With more of us at home and skipping travel this summer, this outdoor space doubles the home’s living area, allows for more freedom, vitality, and connection to the great outdoors. We have offered up this biophilic practice as a tip for helping others to stage their homes, and was just quoted by Redfin, the real estate portal, on this topic. Keep reading for more details on this.

Image credit: Felipe Tozzato/Bolton Chalklin Architects

🌿 The biophilc concept defined reflects how it is used within the building industry, both public and academic spaces, commercial and residential real estate alike, to increase the occupant’s connectivity to the outside environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and it’s natural conditions. This example above proves having these expansive, bifold doors and an enormous skylight illuminating your kitchen space is an architecturally adept way to merge your inside with your outside. The entire space becomes seamless, where the shell seems to be opening to the sky and beyond, exposing the great outdoors.

A beachy, seaside retreat, filled with natural woods,wood beams, organic lighting, is filled with biophilc design touches.

🌿 We like to use these techniques to make a house appear more homey. Organic elements, reflecting the outside trees, flora, and fauna combined with natural yet made into decor elements like the woven basket, wood table, rope and shells all contribute to this wonderful feeling. Here, we rely on a potted palm tree to hug a corner, defining the boundary of the space. On the weathered wood coffee table, a fresh heather blooms happily, graced by a few well chosen, seaside decor pieces, like the shell tassel and a glass, rope handled hurricane lantern. A touch of real plants naturally lifts our spirits as we feel connected to nature. .

A Murano vase with floral leaves.

🌿 Well placed, simple greenery can be elegant and dramatic, especially in a Murano glass, one of a kind, handblown vase. The bold, metal detailed cabinet, offset by the quieter abstract painting, and fine marble sculpture, is gently enhanced by the fresh, green floral leaves. It can lead the eye through the surroundings, and direct the viewer for a specific experience or focal view.

Proteas and hydrangeas in a stoneware vase on a wood dining room table.

🌿 Some floral placement is integral to enhance the decor, and amplify the impressive, overall design results. The fresh proteas seem to be made for this abstract, mixed media floral inspired painting in this elegantly designed, classic modern dining room. Botanical linens on the table, or floral rug can carry the theme throughout.

Floral ginkgo sconces grace the wall behind the bed. Earthy wood tones mingle with moody walls. Image:: CB2.

A floral theme does not need to be in pattern, but it could be represented in shape. These ginkgo brass sconces gracing the wall behind the upholstered bed, are perfect to illuminate your sleep space, and there are many beautiful floral inspired chandeliers available now.

Biophilic art of mosses in a stainless steel box configuration, leaf sculpture, and leaf patterned white chair mingle with bold yet fun iron and wood furniture gracing this office by Domaine Luxe.

🌿 Having biophilic art in your surroundings can help you focus, especially in a work space. This stunning creation of varying mosses handset into steel boxes is by an artist and landscape designer we like to promote and use on our jobs, as above. Stephanie is based in Fort Lauderdale. Ask us for more information on her.

A green wall in a living space infuses life into this darker trimmed wall with gray ceiling great room by the kitchen. Green palm leaf wallpaper fills the niche behind the built in bench dining nook. A rounded glass wall on the right allows more light into the great room while the view to the back patio shows tree branches peaking through.

Perhaps it’s time for a green wall and planter to spruce up your space! Here a botanical wallpaper placed in the arched niche has a palm pattern, which is repeated in the live garden on left. Notice the rich mix of green upholstery and blonde wood tones all around, offset by a deep gray.

A light and bright living space is transformed by an organic design and color scheme and a few well placed plants.

🌿 Other times, we can use one perfectly large, green leaf displayed in a mod vase to convey the feeling of nature. Limit the window treatments, open the doors, and welcome the pretty view and let sunshine in.

As mentioned above, we are happy to share we got quoted about using Biophilic Design in staging in a recent article, which appeared on Redfin, “Staging A House On A Budget”. Here is the quote:

Incorporate biophilic design. This design approach seeks to connect the outdoors with people indoors. Open all your window treatments, let in the sunshine and the view, and bring the relativity of nature in with a few, well placed live houseplants, or fake, silk trees to set the green tone. This enhances vitality and psychological wellbeing, as buyers judge homes with all of their senses. Just be sure to avoid heavily fragranced plants or flowers because some people are sensitive to strong scents. It pays to be green in staging, as gorgeous greenery will always be in fashion. 

See the full article “Staging A House On A Budget”, here.

🌿 Make it a beautifully, biophilcally designed day, keeping it green!…💚
- Denise xo

Thanks for stopping by.

DOMAINE Luxe ( Domaine Luxe ) is a boutique interiors firm located in Delray Beach, Florida. Founded by interior and staging expert Denise Jadd, DOMAINE Luxe combines inspired design services with real estate luxury home staging services. The award-winning DOMAINE Luxe brings a different perspective to a design project through creativity, introspection, history & research.
Denise is the founder of Professional Home Stagers Industry, judge of the International Home Staging Awards 2020, and has been recognized as an industry leader by the IAHSP for the past two years running.

Interior Design Luxury 3D renders That Feel Like Home

Luxury 3D Render by Domaine Luxe shows the potential of space.

Is it starting to look up with this uncertain real estate market? Here’s something we thought could be an opportunity for clarity:

We create hyper-realistic, three dimensional photographic images, or
Interior Design Luxury 3D Renders, that feel like home.

It’s not only for our home sellers, investors and builders, but also for our Realtors, whose clients may be hesitant to buy or sell now.

Domaine Luxe has always offered Luxury 3D Renders for our design clientele with full service Interior Design projects. With renders, both buyers and home owners can visualize how a room could be, how the space and scale will flow, and how it will function. The colors, finishes, fabrics, furnishings and lighting, joined with our on trend designer touches implemented into the floor plan, help clients imagine the potential of an empty or dated space. As we know, these neglected rooms don’t convey much emotion. The results are about beauty and practicality, and in the real estate market, it combines together for the buyer to envision the space as their very own.

Three dimensional rendering uses CAD (computer-aided design), or computer graphics that represent mathematical data in the process of converting a 3D model of shapes into images that are 2D digital images on a computer. When coupled with great design, that’s a whole lotta tech for an artistic representation brought to life. 

Interior renderings are defined as images where the vantage point or viewing angle is located inside of the structure or house. 

We start the process by determining the details of the project and it’s desired outcome; we gather floorplans, CADs, and photos of the space, with different camera angles showing alternative view options and perspectives. The next step is we get to work on the design plan sourcing finishes and decorative elements to be implemented. This is needed at the beginning for illustrative purposes. This can take some time, from days to weeks depending on the scope of the work. Then we create a “Clay”, or a white space.

The Clay before finalizing shows different perspective angles.

Once the shape of items are placed into the floorplan, the modeling takes form. Reflection, shading and texture are what makes these renders pop. Materials shimmer, and wood tones look richer. Illumination and how the light is transported, with the increased ability of depth visibility is the final product. Daylight, sunset, or nighttime can be experienced as it comes to life. Which mood do you prefer? The 3D is from the perspective, and we achieve great views. Long rooms can be seen from far away. Rendering generating times can be several days for in depth, complex rooms.

Renderings are usually created for presentation, marketing and design analysis purposes.

• Still Rendering

• 3D Walk through and fly by animations (movie)

• Virtual Tours

• Floor Plans

• Photo realistic 3D Rendering

• Panoramic Renderings

• Light and Shadow Rendering

• Renovation Renderings 

It also enables clients to make design related decisions well before the property is actually built, or before demo begins. This aids in experimenting with building design and its visual aspects.

When looking at the room below, you can see how viewing two alternative plans with slight differences can truly help to form an opinion about which design a homeowner might want to choose to live with. Which design appeals to you more?

Luxury 3D Renders done to our highest design standards could be just the right solution for sellers! Differentiate your listing with Domaine Luxe’s high quality architectural and Interior Design Luxury 3D Renders modeled for your property, lavished with exquisite designer details and artistic textures. This is not like the average, commercial virtual staging, these renders are finished with high end, to the design trade only, bespoke furnishings. Everything is custom designed around the aesthetic of the space and what the house needs to help prove and show off its worth.

3D renderings play a major role in real estate marketing and sales. In this example, when looking at the room below, which listing photo would be easier for you to sell?

Remember, we can help you Virtually, with Vacant and Occupied listings.

Let’s chat over a cup of tea about Luxury 3D Renders for your Virtual Home Staging to convey the right feeling of home. Call us now. We look forward to collaborating on the success and the journey of your listing!

Make it a beautifully designed day!

It’s All In The Material Mix: How To Mix Patterns Like An Interior Designer

How to mix and use patterns in your space.

Mixing patterns to achieve balance, harmony, movement, color and contrast in your home furnishings and decor can be a little tricky, but a savvy Interior Designer knows the rules, but breaks them like an artist. Here’s some design tips utilizing some of the main principals or rules for pattern balance and alignment in interior design to spruce up your nest, and to help you see how we see. 

✨Start with your neutral color. Choose two accent colors. ...

✨Use at least two to three patterns in a room and vary the scale. ...

✨One of the patterns should have all three colors. ...

✨Try to use colors that are the same intensity of hue. ...

✨Vary the types of the patterns. Florals match well with stripes or small geometric patterns, paisley goes well with herringbone or stripes, ikat pairs well with natural pattern or stripes, animal prints goes well with paisley and graphic prints. ...

✨Distribute patterns evenly throughout the room, this keeps your eye moving creating a flowing rhythm of organized movement and continuity of visual repetitions throughout your space. ...

✨Don't place too many uncoordinated or random patterns on top of each other, as this randomizes your room rhythm, instead break them up with solids so your eyes have somewhere to pause. ...

✨Patterns don't have to be full of different colors, they can be tone on tone. ...

✨Matching draperies to one pattern used in upholstery or pillows can make a material impact. More can be more! Don’t forget the trim for a designer touch...

✨Remember, graphic pattern can be in your wallpaper and rugs or carpets, too, which can greatly alter your perception of the space. 

✨Restraint can be great, but know that maximalism of curated collections and intensely saturated colors is trending. Mix on!

Need help bringing it all together perfecting your finishing touches or perhaps you need to start fresh, and need a whole new space to enjoy? Our mission is a well designed home for all. With over two decades experience, we create uniquely alluring, livable luxury and artfully curated spaces. It’s all in the details that makes a house a home, and it starts with an e-Consultation. We can help you whether you are in charming Delray Beach, Florida or Delano, California. Book yours today on DomaineLuxe.com 

Spring Refresh with Our top 12 Tips: Get a Sunny New Look through accessories

As Spring is upon us, we are reminded of impending changes with inspiration and renewal. Sometimes we need some fresh flowers 🌸 to reshape our perspective, wake us up, to remind us that blooms are the product of nature’s best work. The flowers of Spring are new to the world! And our world at home has a very different meaning right now. There’s no denying that our happiness at home is more important now more than ever, during this time of the virus crisis, we are all focusing on seeking calm, comfort and well being in our sanctuaries.

Now that we are home on hiatus, it’s also a great time to think of the simple joy of good vibes, good feelings, and good sunshine and and how we want our home to feel. It’s time to consider a Spring refresh at home! To me, nothing says Spring like freshly picked blossoming branches or simple grocery store flowers displayed in pretty urns and handmade vases throughout our homes  This beautiful fine art, handblown glass vase is just the right vessel to hold our fabulous floral finds. Here are a dozen quick tips to get you feeling Spring fresh, and in a new sunny season frame of mind!

Think of swapping out your decorative pillows and throw blanket on your sofa to add either a pale, multi-patterned, or colorful spring look. Replace darker colors and heavy textured knits with lighter year round texture and color for a quick refresher.

Now’s the time to hop to it! Add some greenery to your space with plants or trees.

Change out a dark area rug for a light abstract or natural sisal to give the whole room a lighter look. Be sure to show off some of your flooring around the room’s edges.

Remove drapery or dated window treatments to let in the sunshine!

Now is the time to declutter and lighten up. Get rid of the excess of collectibles and dust collectors. Place some away, and later, you can pull them out to exchange for another seasonal refresh time.

Edit what’s on your coffee table. Remove dark, heavy books or accessories, replace with some that match your lighter pillows, and focus on some stellar metal accessories that coordinate with your tones and add shine.

Add a new piece of art or a reflective mirror to dramatically change the overall feel of your entrance or dining space, especially in rooms with no natural light from windows.

Buy new sheets and bedding for your master suite in ultra luxurious fabrics to lull you to sleep. We are always a fan of crisp white bedding, properly pressed. Add extra down shams for comfort. Try a decorative blanket at the foot of the bed. Lighten up your floor, replace heavy wooden case goods with a touch of metallic nightstands.

Refresh your kitchen or bath countertops with chic, new or repurposed accessories, and add something shiny to reflect light against a tile backsplash. Clear your cooking spices by the cooktop and remove toiletries clutter on your bath vanity. Choose the nicest of your pretty bottles, and gather on a marble or a mirror tray.

Place new lamps in your living room for a new look, as lighting can be the jewelry to your space. Metallic and white feels right.

Add some personality, fun and reflect a sunny disposition to your home.

Interior Design can feel impossible for most! Choosing accessories to finish off each of your rooms can be overwhelming, take a lot of time, and be difficult to find. Perhaps you’re not sure about bringing in the appropriate accent colors, or you are unsure on the scale and size of what will look good in your space. You want unique, individual and alluring accessories, that represent you and your style, and that complement what you already have, but can’t seem to find it in the usual stores. You may have many of the big pieces all figured out, but you have not been able to bring it all together to feel like the home you originally envisioned.

Have you been hoping for more good vibes from your surroundings, while we are recently spending more time at home, sheltering in place? Have you noticed what’s missing, and what you would like to change? Let us take the confusion away from you! We help you redefine your home with a finished style that is inspiring, timeless and one of a kind. Our “Finishing Touches Design Service” is a great way to bring us in for your refresh, as we source the perfect pieces to pull all the disparate parts together for you, saving you time, stress and aggravation, and from making costly design mistakes. Domaine Luxe will plan the decorative details to finish the job and make your house into the cozy and beautiful home you’ve always craved and imagined for your family. Live intentionally! Are you inspired to move forward? Learn more about this opportunity and our design services in our Luxury Interiors. ☀️