What Is Biophilic Design? These Calming Dollar Tree Decor Finds That Ease Stress for Just $1.75
Plus discover why bringing nature indoors boosts mood
Key Takeaways
- Biophilic design uses elements of nature, like plants and river rocks, to elevate a space.
- This design trend is shown to boost creativity and dial down stress levels.
- The Dollar Tree lets us tap the soothing aesthetic with faux greenery and inexpensive touches.
Mother Nature may be an exterior decorator, but her unparalleled sense of aesthetics is the perfect inspiration for our interior spaces. In fact, biophilic design—marked by soft curves, lush greens, smooth stone and rustic wood—is one of the hottest trends right now, perhaps because it’s as beautiful as it is soothing. No wonder this nature-inspired aesthetic is shown to lift our spirits and ease stress.
The best part? We can achieve it for a lot less with faux plants and natural accents from the Dollar Tree. Read on for easy touches and inspiring ideas to bring biophilic beauty into your home.
What is biophilic design?
The soothing design trend literally means “love of life,” and that’s exactly what it captures through its use of plants and natural elements like wood and stone. Bringing the outdoors in not only instantly elevates your decor, it’s been shown to decrease anxiety and spark creativity.
But here’s the rub: Real fronds fade and flowers wilt. Plus, they can be downright pricey. That’s where Dollar Tree comes in. The bargain retailer is selling everything from fake moss to realistic-looking sprigs that let you bring biophilic design into your home without the upkeep or the high price tag.
Ready to explore the feel-good aesthetic with a budget-friendly twist? We’ve rounded up the best biophilic finds, or should we say “fauxphilic”? The good news: Our brains can’t tell the difference between real and faux plants, so you’ll get all the mood-boosting benefits.
Dollar Tree biophilic decor
Here are a few of our favorite Dollar Tree biophilic buys to instantly elevate your space with natural beauty.
Floral Garden Floral Moss
Few elements capture biophilic design as well as garden floral moss, thanks to its rich green hue and soft, natural texture that soothe the eye as soon as our gaze rests on it.
At just $1.75 each, this floral moss can be used as a singular statement piece nestled in a teak bowl on your coffee table, or arranged in a row down the center of your dining table as a beautiful runner for when guests arrive.
Floral Garden Twig Garland Strands, 4 ft.
Who says holiday lights should have a monopoly on decorating your fireplace mantel? These whimsical, spring-perfect garden twig garland strands wouldn’t look out of place in a staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. And the best part? There’s no green thumb (or designer’s eye!) required. Simply drape them atop your fireplace or bookshelf to bring a dash of enchanted forest vibes to any room—all for just $1.75 each.
Assorted Inspirational Printed River Stones, 9 Styles
We draw strength from nature, so it makes sense that Dollar Tree offers inspirational printed river stones that combine the joy we get from the outdoors with the solace we find in a well-chosen word.
For $1.50 each, you can choose from a single mantra like “courage,” “imagine” or “faith,” or combine several stones to create an inspiring collection of affirmations.
Floral Garden Artificial Leaves Bush, Assorted Color Patches
Sprigs, twigs and stems are staples of biophilic decor, and there’s no element as easy to customize with your favorite vase or container. From spring pink to autumnal red, these assorted artificial leaves fit any season and any mood for just $1.75 each.
Consider a minimalist white or glass vase for a fresh, modern look that keeps the focus on the gorgeous stems. Mix and match different hues of leaves to give your “faux-quet” dimension or go with one color for a simple, elegant aesthetic.
Find these nature-inspired decor pieces at your local Dollar Tree or shop online—all for $1.75 or less!
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