As the third Monday in January earns its reputation as the year’s most challenging day, Biophilic Design offers a much needed antidote. Rooted in our innate connection to nature, biophilic principles remind us that even small encounters with living systems—particularly plants—can positively influence mood, reduce stress and restore emotional balance. By introducing calming blue-green foliage and flowering plants into our homes and workplaces, we can soften the impact of “Blue Monday,” using colour, texture and life itself to create spaces that nurture wellbeing. In this spirit, renowned interior landscape designer, houseplant stylist and author of At Home With Plants, Ian Drummond shares his favourite “blue plants” to lift the spirits and bring a smile when it’s needed most.
