This is not a one-way street, beyond being a form of self-expression, our homes influence the way we feel in a constant symbiosis. One doesn't necessarily decorate their home according to how they are, they decorate it according to who they want to be. 

In a world that's constantly changing, the way we want to feel changes along. An accumulation of crisis and growing complexity has fuelled the need for simpler places, cladded with low-maintenance materials that focus on our well-being. Serenity and calmness are key in all of this, resulting in plant-based materials that are eco-conscious, as a counter-reaction to what's happening all around us. Beyond being visually calming, these materials could also affect our physical well-being, through purifying and antibacterial properties. 

When moving away from the land, into the sea's depths, we find Seaweed Fibre from Neptu. They are made from seagrass fibre balls - built up from the leaves of the Posidonia plant - that are flushed to the Mediterranean coast. The material has excellent natural properties such as poor flammability, high mould resistance and a moisture-balancing effect. Another deep-sea colleague is Intelligent Moss by Freund, a lichen plant with capped roots, which stops the plant from growing while remaining alive. Because of this, the plant purifies the air while being easy to handle, a versatile partner for any space that focusses on well-being. 

Altogether, these materials form a material palette that has a positive influence on our well-being. They are an antidote to our busy and complex modern-day lives and exude the state of mind that we want to have. Beyond having a positive effect on humans, they are all leaving behind a neutral imprint on our environment, contributing to a positive holistic dynamic.