The Art of Design Issue 44 2020 | Page 66

66 BRING THE OUTDOORS IN As most of us move to a more isolated and As being immersed in nature brings only Catharina says: “Now is the perfect time indoor lifestyle this spring, Contura experts positives to our health and wellbeing and to think about how you can add greenery provide tips to plan your own natural oasis since we’ll be spending more time in our and plants to your home in creative and at home. homes for the foreseeable future, it makes interesting ways. Time spent indoors sense to bring elements of the natural needn’t be wasted; instead plan your own world into our homes too. indoor oasis and consider how plants can Although it’s harder to get outdoors on a regular basis at the moment, studies enhance the space and improve the overall have shown that just five minutes spent Here, Catharina Björkman, lifestyle expert outdoors can help us de-stress and feel at Swedish wood burning stove brand, more connected to the world[1], with fresh Contura, encourages us to look towards the air and exercise cited as a much-needed future and plan an ‘outdoors in’ style home antidote to the fast pace of modern life. to promote wellbeing and happiness. layout.