Sitting at a desk from 9 to 5 for most days of the week can hinder our performance at the office. Furthermore, urbanization has caused most of us to lose our connection to green spaces. But, there’s a for solution for that! Research has proven that Biophilic Design reduces stress, helps increase productivity and creativity… [Read More]
Ambience Press: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
“Interior design elements that will make both eco-conscious homebuyers and mother nature happy” By Tracy Hanes Ambience’s very own Josie Abate, has been featured in Ontario Home Builder, discussing sustainable interiors and elements of the home. “Abate is an expert on biophilic design, the design of functional, inspirational spaces that connect people with nature,” says… [Read More]
Go Green Without Spending Much Green
“The future is green energy, sustainability and renewable energy.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger The term “going green” has become quite popular recently. With an increase in awareness around environmentally friendly products and the importance of sustainability, many have contemplated “going green”, but hesitate to do so because they believe that it can be costly. Although it’s true… [Read More]
Explore why upcycling is more than just a trend
Ever heard the saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure”? In recent years, this phrase is being uttered more often than “Out with the old, in with the new”. The world of interior design has certainly seen an interest in upcycling in recent years. Instead of being tossed aside and replaced by new furnishings,… [Read More]
How to Bring “Cottage Living” to Any Space
We may not all have a cottage to escape to when we need a break from reality, but we’ll show you how cottage living can be created in any space. Achieving “cottage living” in your own home can as simple as pouring a glass of cold lemonade, but we’d like to recommend a few more essentials… [Read More]
WHAT IS BIOPHILIC DESIGN + HOW CAN IT IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH?
Humans desire a connection to nature. Natural environments provide emotional and mental restoration, along with the opportunity for our minds to rest. Biophilic design reconnects us with nature and allows us to live and work in healthy spaces with less stress and more well-being. The design of this bathroom brings in a view of nature,… [Read More]
Make Room For Holistic Design
Holistic design is an approach to design that aspires to create spaces that will improve the quality of the environment and the lives of those who use the space. Holistic design may include things such as the protection of the earth’s resources, as well as an element of spirituality. Holistic concepts may be practical to things… [Read More]
Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle
It’s easy to get caught up in today’s world and forget about focusing on yourself, but we are here to remind you of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle by design. By following some of our advice, we hope to help you create a lifestyle that is suitable and beneficial to you. When designing a… [Read More]
How a Living Green Wall Can Improve Your Home
To incorporate more life into your home through green design is a beautiful thing. Living green walls, also known as vertical gardens, have become a hot trend in green design. They are a wall of plants that can be attached to either the interior or exterior of a building. Image Source Living green walls can… [Read More]
Embracing Green
“Although a relatively new trend, the concept of green design is one that is timeless. Its principles are simple – conserve and preserve.” Green seems to be the new colour of interior design. It is the colour that represents life, health and nature, it has also come to represent the global movement set out to… [Read More]