Explore the latest trend report from Godfrey Hirst to help guide selecting complementary flooring.
Godfrey Hirst have a passion for all things interior design. Their expert team are at the forefront of cutting-edge designs, bringing the latest colour and style trends to floors globally.
Their carefully curated interior trend reports highlight new and emerging trends, and how these can be bought to life in the home with Godfrey Hirst.
Biophilia focuses on human’s innate love of nature, suggesting a genetic connection to the natural world built through centuries of living in agricultural settings.
Driven by the global desire to embrace and protect the environment, we are now seeing natural elements being incorporated at every level of interior design, from organic materials right through to large-scale green spaces. From natural parks to dog parks, we are now spending more time outside than ever. Indoors, we have also seen a large increase in the purchase of indoor plants, with the plant parent craze at an all-time high.
We are craving experiences with nature in our daily lives
As the line between indoor and outdoor spaces becomes blurred, homeowners are placing more importance on creating courtyards, gardens, and incorporating plant life into their designs, to experience the mood-boosting effects of nature. With an increasing number of us working from home, these biophilic elements are highly sought after for their ability to promote wellness and create a positive atmosphere.
Flora-inspired elements
Natural elements like bamboo, rattan, organic cotton and raw edges add depth to your home design, while maintaining a connection to nature. Large plants in pots, such as palm trees, ferns, and snake plants, can add volume to indoor and outdoor spaces and serve as a perfect complement to furniture, decor, and other plants in bloom.
Botanical design
We are witnessing a trend of horticultural influence in interior design, with an increase in the use of patterns, gradients and organic shapes inspired by nature and foliage. Where plants are too much of a commitment, designers are integrating organic green pigments and natural fibres in their choice of ceramics, accents, and finishes, to echo the imperfections of nature.
Neutral warm tones of ecru flooring complement the leafy green colour palette of the sprawling indoor plants. Homeowners are looking to source more organic material to replace traditional resources, offering a unique and authentic finish.
How can you promote biophilia in your home?
When embarking on your design journey, it’s important to take nature into consideration every step of the way, from selecting flooring to choosing furniture. Spaces filled with natural light not only benefit plant life but also create a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors – creating a stronger connection with the environment. Consider fibres that reflect natural elements of stone, vegetation and wood, providing organic forms.
Be brave, tap into your inner plant maximalist, embracing unique species and rustic planters. In urban spaces, you can introduce smaller herb pots into kitchens, or pay tribute to nature through biophilic patterns or colours. Dive deeper into plant health, growth and lifecycles to understand how to better care for your plants.
About Godfrey Hirst
Godfrey Hirst is privileged to draw on over 150 years manufacturing experience in Australia and New Zealand. The Godfrey Hirst name is truly synonymous with Geelong, dating back to 1865 when the Victorian Woollen and Cloth Manufacturing company was established as one of Victoria’s first textile mills.
From high quality Australian and New Zealand Made wool and synthetic carpets, hybrid, timber, laminate and vinyl hard flooring, our goal is to connect you with the right product.
Today, thousands of metres of carpet are produced in their facilities in Australia and New Zealand, and both their carpet and hard flooring are supplied across Australia and New Zealand and around the globe.
Their local investment in people, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution provides total supply chain capability, ensuring quality control and consistency from product design, right through to delivery. Godfrey Hirst are proud to have a loyal and long serving inclusive and diverse workforce while managing organisational renewal to ensure an excellent mix of new thinking and deep knowledge.
They proudly operate four carpet manufacturing facilities, three yarn processing facilities, 10 distribution centres, and 14 sales offices across Australia and New Zealand. Currently, Godfrey Hirst employs over 1,000 people, of which roughly half are employed in Australia and half in New Zealand.
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