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Have you ever tried forest bathing? The term (known as shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan during the 1980s. Forest bathing is all about submerging yourself in a forest location, and using your senses to immerse yourself in the different sights, sounds and smells of the outdoors. In fact, it represents a way to build a bridge between ourselves and the natural world. And its advocates believe that reconnecting with the great outdoors in this way can help to improve both physical and mental health. So, like biophilia, forest bathing strives to increase our connectivity with the natural environment.

The best medicine

Forest bathing has been proven to reduce stress, improve feelings of wellbeing, lower heart rate/blood pressure, and increase creativity. In other words, I think it’s one of the best medicines for modern living.

“Necessity is the mother of invention”, so the famous saying goes. And it’s certainly true that the unprecedented events of last year have led to huge changes within the world of retail and design. Like many other high-end interiors brands, since the emergence of COVID-19, we have had to be resilient and resourceful to adapt the way we work. So, I’m very proud to unveil the next stage in our evolution: our new inspirational bathroom showroom. Through this exciting digital initiative, our clients can enjoy a new, immersive experience – and browse our carefully curated collections –anywhere in the world, at any time. In today’s ‘new normal’, I believe it makes perfect sense to showcase every special piece and design in this way.

Navigating our new virtual bathroom showroom is quick and easy. You’ll find there

Japandi is best described as a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian design. Think natural materials, a muted colour palette and minimalism, all rolled into one. In fact, at Origins Living, Japandi is one of our favourite styles. After all, this notion will evoke a sense of calm and serenity in every bathing haven. So, it made perfect sense to create a luxury Japandi-style bathroom in our virtual showroom. This is where we could feature essential design elements, in particular our own statement pieces. Our co-director Sofia is going to talk you through the thought process when it came to this innovative design:

Choosing Japandi

Luxury bathroom design is all about creating individual bathing spaces, which reflect calm, soothing vibes. And, as