One of the most effective ways of creating spaces that feel human and habitable is to apply colour palettes that derive from nature. Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, mountains and the ocean – studies show that the colour wheel of the natural environment makes people feel calm, reducing stress and enhancing wellbeing. More than ever, interior designers, architects and scheme specifiers around the world are following biophilic principles in colour selection to craft destination space.

We know this because at Boss Design we’ve been collecting and analysing data which gives us insight into what colour, finish and fabric selections our customers make when ordering. Using live data to assess where colour tastes are going, combining that with our own trend research and taking into account the design thinking behind our product lines, we have reshaped the standard Boss Design colour palette for roll-out in the second quarter of 2024.

This may sound very grand, but the eight natural and biophilic colours in the new palette represent evolution rather than revolution. Our data shows that while people express interest in bright colours, they aren’t often specified. Rather than defining one or two highlight colours, this palette provides a tranquil set of tones to build upon – whether and which accent colours are used is up to the designer.