Our need to connect with nature is bringing nature itself inside interiors, especially homes. Biophilic design meanwhile demonstrates how the incorporation of direct or indirect elements of nature into interior spaces can improve our well-being.

Within this context, colours, shapes, textures and patterns that mimic natural look and feel are greatly explored to integrate indoor spaces into outdoor spaces. New stoneware and ceramic tiles are drawing inspiration from climbing plants, delicate flowers and tropical leaves, either in desaturated colours palette or in moss and mint green.

Advanced digital printing technologies are giving designers the possibility to reproduce nature in very realistic ways and are also providing new opportunities for handmade products that look like wallpapers and stunning contemporary frescoes.