The positive impact of natural colors and textures on well-being

Both architects and interior designers acknowledge more and more the positive impact natural colors and textures have on the well-being of the users of commercial areas. This upcoming trend doesn’t only correspond to the growing desire for sustainability, but also meets the fundamental needs of the human psyche and our innate connection to nature. 

POSITIVE EFFECT ON WELL-BEING

The advantages of the integration of natural element in commercial areas go beyond esthetics. Research has shown for exposure to nature to have many positive effects on the health and well-being of people. From reducing stress and anxiety to improved cognitive functions and creativity, the presence of natural elements is connected to many physiological and psychological advantages. By creating environments that mimic the healing qualities of nature, designers can improve the overall experience of users in commercial areas.

BIOPHILIC DESIGN

The integration of natural elements in the interior promotes an atmosphere of peace and vitality and contributes to a sensation of harmony and balance. Not only direct contact with nature, like plants and natural lighting, but also indirect contact through natural colors and textures are ideal resources to achieve this. From organic materials and green plant walls to authentic wood textures, soft tones of stone and clay and natural patterns of foliage, these elements evoke a feeling of biophilia: the innate affinity of people with nature and natural processes (literally: love of life). Biophilic design uses this instinctive bond by incorporating elements from nature into the built environment in ways that promote our health, feeling of happiness and productivity.

NEW AMTICO SIGNATURE COLLECTION

With the positive impact of natural colors and textures on the well-being of users in mind, the British LVT-flooring manufacturer Amtico has developed its offer by responding to the trend of more grounded, earthy tones. With the commercial areas becoming more and more natural and relaxing, the designers acknowledged that the new tones had to fit withing these concepts. As response to this they introduced the renewed Amtico Signature collection: 167 extremely realistic and elaborated into detail floor designs divided in the categories Woods, Stones, and Color & Abstracts. From natural wood structures and lifelike stone patterns to luxurious marble designs and industrial metal looks, Amtico Signature fits seamlessly in environments designed according to biophilic design.

COLOUR EDIT PALETTE

Also the iconic Colour Edit, part of Color & Abstracts, went through a carefully worked out update. The pallet of in total 25 colors is amongst others inspired by ton sur ton design and has been refreshed with 15 new tones. From soft naturals to warm earthy tones, one by one corresponding to the newest color trends. They lend themselves excellently for an harmonious layout of commercial areas; in a single color, together with complementary tones or in combination with the realistic wood and stone patterns from Woods and Stones.

NEW METAL LOOKS

Also special in the new Signature collection are the four new metal looks. Besides application in a single color, they can also be beautifully combined with each other. The hyper realistic patterns are made with the help of smart layering techniques, with pearl pigments and inks acting on the light to create an illusion of truly charred and weathered metals. Whether it involves a small surface posed in parquet shape or big bold tile dimensions, with the metal looks you make a unique statement.

GIVE WELL-BEING A BOOST

Amtico Signature LVT floors don’t only give an esthetic boost to well-being, but also have a sustainable wear layer of 1.0 mm (PU), a commercial warranty of 20 years and they offer antimicrobial protection to bacteria and viruses. In addition, Signature can be executed as well in an acoustic variety with an impact sound insulation of 18 dB. Furthermore, the floors contain solely phthalate free and biological plasticizers, and they meet the strict standards concerning VOC. Certifications like Indoor Air Comfort Gold, M1 and FLoorScore testify of the high sustainability standards in the field of PVC flooring. Discover Amtico Signature and boost the shaping of sustainable and healthy spaces!

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