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The houses where you can have a picnic in nature, without leaving home

The longing for nature and the open spaces caused many to try and create for themselves a small plot of 'Mother Earth' in their private home - on the balcony or in the yard.

In honor of Tu B'Shvat, we peeked into some well-designed houses where you can have a picnic in nature without leaving home.

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Thursday, 28 January 2021, 10:35

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Attempt to own a small piece of nature and put it in the private home of each of us.

Green garden on a roof terrace - crocus Landscape design (Photo: PR, Orit Arnon)

We have missed so many things in the last year, and nature is one of the significant ones.

Even the periods between closures were not enough to quench the thirst of Israelis who are used to going out into the open throughout the year.

The strange situation that was forced caused many of us to try and bring the same spaces to the little plot of God - to the balcony or garden and create an environment that allows us to relax and purify ourselves after a day full of hardships, in the lap of Mother Earth.

In honor of Tu B'Shvat, we peeked into designed houses that allow you to have a picnic outdoors, without actually leaving the house.

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Although we are already seeing the light at the end of the Corona Tunnel, the past year has managed to shake up life and caused many of us to recalculate a trajectory in different layers of life one of which is our homes we have learned to plan more accurately to fit our needs and lifestyles.

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Those who have been blessed with a home with a garden or apartment with a properly sized balcony have chosen to maximize the coveted space to enjoy as much interaction as possible with the exterior that became a particularly rare commodity in 2020.

Interaction with the outside world became a rare and sought-after commodity in 2020.

Garden with pool - Crocus Landscape design (Photo: PR, Orit Arnon)

"Garden apartment in the sky. Penthouse with a green garden on the balcony. Crocus landscape design (Photo: PR, Orit Arnon)

"The connection and choice of nature is an innate need for each of us, including the urban ones among us," explains Shai David, owner of the Karkom company, which specializes in the design and construction of urban OUTDOOR complexes.

"Nature has a direct connection to our wholeness with ourselves and to physical, mental and social well-being. A healthier natural environment by definition and as such it brings prosperity and encourages creativity. The biophilic trend (Greek: BIO-nature and PHILIA - love) is not new but the corona crisis makes it one "The most important pillars in modern design and it corresponds with the wellbeing trend that also began to take root even before the epidemic."

In light of the situation that has been created more and more people have started to care for, use and produce gardens on roofs and balconies that are identical to the gardens we are used to seeing on the ground.

"On roofs, and also on relatively large balconies, there are fewer limitations and it is possible to create an experiential space that creates an atmosphere of a garden for everything and not of a large and empty space surrounded by vegetation," explains David.

According to him, there should be no limit in the design and construction of green gardens on balconies with an area of ​​20 square meters and above and with proper planning they can become garden apartments in the sky. "This way the interior space can be increased: you can design an outdoor kitchen, outdoor living room, pool, dining area, bar Overlooking the landscape, a play area for the little ones, a relaxing waterfall that is fun to hear and more. "He explains.

On roofs and large balconies, garden air can be produced for anything, not just a large, empty space surrounded by vegetation.

Crocus Landscape Design (Photo: PR, Orit Arnon)

However, most of us do not have the privilege of a spacious balcony and settle for more modest sun terraces.

David says that in recent years, technologies have been developed that make it possible to incorporate green even on smaller balconies.

"For example, you can plant on the concrete walls in rooted vertical planters so that instead of a wall, you see a green wall rich in diverse vegetation. Planting on the wall does not harm the balcony area and it actually saves space. However, it is important to remember that planning a significant garden on a roof or balcony requires loads. That is, what is the maximum weight that can be loaded on each square meter.

Therefore, lightweight and durable materials have recently been developed that make it possible to build containers for vegetation of low weight and large size.

"For extra-large balconies, there are industrial swimming pools made of lightweight materials such as wood, stainless steel and plastic, and it is still important to consult a professional before making any decision."

In sun terraces with a smaller area, you can choose economical solutions instead, such as a green wall of vegetation.

Balcony in an apartment designed by Daniel Michaeli (Photo: PR, Sharon Tzarfati)

And from the balcony in front of the apartment: the colorful colors of the green and the fact that plants wherever they are symbolize animals and joy cause the botanical trend to return to the center of the discourse especially now.

According to Sarit Goldstein, Marketing Director and owner of Goldstein Wallpaper Gallery, it all starts with the meaning and symbolism of the color green for us: "Shades of green are the colors of nature and the environment and a symbol of health, renewal, prosperity and vitality. Certain shades of green can help balance mind, body and emotions. So the expression of green is seen to one degree or another even in the apartments of those who are not distinct nature lovers.The spectrum of botanical varieties is very rich and extensive from wild tropical vegetation, desert cacti or alternatively a stylish European classic bloom.In practice no matter if it is a print on canvas, wallpaper or the thing "True, there are countless creative ways to bring green into the home."

It does not matter if it is a print on canvas, wallpaper or the real thing.

Botanical wallpaper, Goldstein Gallery Wallpaper (Photo: PR, Abroad)

Indeed, for those who do not define themselves as avid gardening enthusiasts there are quite a few alternative solutions that do the job.

For example, brands in which Tricia Guild, Ralph Lauren, Hermes and others choose botanical motifs as a distinct design feature but simplify, balance and refine it in various ways.

According to Goldstein, "Using accessories, art and textiles by definition are an accurate way to bring into space layers, character and interest in different interpretations that reveal nature as it is reflected in different regions of the globe and different cultures. The great advantage of textiles, wallpaper or wall stickers with images of growth and flowering lies "In the fact that they are preserved for a long time and require minimal maintenance so that even those who have missed nature in the past year can enjoy it even without bothering to actually preserve it."

There are all kinds of solutions for bringing nature into your home, even if you are not a gardening enthusiast.

Interior Design Keren Niv Toledano (Photo: PR, Itai Banit)

In a country like Israel, and especially now that spring is approaching in huge strides, it is recommended to use particularly light and airy textile details. Even if it is not the real thing, prints of plants and flowers inspire in space good and inviting energies. "It is recommended to choose patterns that will go well with the room and not take over. Be sure to stick to the colorful scheme of the space and choose prints that will fit into the overall design and not become the main motif, unless that is your intention." Goldstein concludes.

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