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Sharon Lomas describes her beautiful home as having a biophilic interior. She says:

I am creating a biophilic home that truly nurtures and supports my health and at the same time sparks inspiration for my work.
I now design homes to reflect a love of nature, using the principles of biophilic design that contribute to physical healing and mental wellbeing. My mission is to see people taste the powerful benefits that biophilia brings and how embracing these principles can create a home sanctuary that cocoons, calms and supports your wellbeing.

Sharon and her husband, Garry live in a rented rectory in the Lake District. Together, they’re the owners of interiors shop, Lomas & Lomas, which sells hand-made, patterned lampshades and cushions. The two fabric lampshades in the photo above are from their range.

Separately, Garry is a professional photographer and Sharon is an interior designer, writer and natural candle-maker. Where do they both find the time for it all?!

If you’re interested in creating a more biophilic interior for your home, Sharon can guide you with her design service.

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Vintage steamer trunk

Heron lampshade

‘Pylon’ cushion, moss

Model 1 mid century chaise sofa, grass easy care velvet

Bird of Paradise lampshade

Black Maria S.C. test tube chandelier

‘Cley’ interior eggshell paint

Vintage steamer trunk

Heron lampshade

‘Pylon’ cushion, moss

Model 1 mid century chaise sofa, grass easy care velvet

Bird of Paradise lampshade

Black Maria S.C. test tube chandelier

‘Cley’ interior eggshell paint

We’re really excited to be teaming up with The Patternologist this month. We share a passion for nature and the outdoors and the desire to bring it into the home.

Dawn, the creative force behind the company, describes herself as a ‘Biophilic Artist’; she expresses her creative principles thus:

I felt the urge to dig deeper beyond the idea of just knowing I love being in nature I wanted to discover the ‘Why’ I felt that knowing ‘why’ could add another dimension to my designs, combining my love of art with nature feels so natural and perfect to me…

Biophilia acts as the will behind conserving our planet – by destroying the source of food and clean air, water, and land, we are destroying ourselves. We have an innate understanding of the importance of nature – E. O. Wilson, 1984

The Patternologist creates a range of linen and velvet items in a number of patterns inspired by the natural world. For instance, the brand new line – titled Little Owl – is a beautiful composition in inky blue and silvery white of little owls in moonlit woodland.

It was inspired by Dawn observing the unfolding fledging process of a real life owlet from its oak tree nest.

The ranges are all available as cushions, lampshades and wall art (which is printed onto wood) – you could bring together different pieces from the same collection or mix & match the various patterns.

To enter, please tell us about your favourite ways of enjoying nature.

The competition is open to all – any age and internationally… good luck!

A Patternologist voucher worth £85.00

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