For many homeowners in Portland and Vancouver, the kitchen isn’t just a place to cook; it’s where family life happens, where guests gather, and where design choices set the tone for the rest of the home. But not every kitchen is designed to keep up with today’s lifestyle. Older Craftsman homes often have narrow galley kitchens, while suburban ranches may feel closed off from the rest of the living space or dining area. 

Biophilic design on purpose reconnects people with nature inside the built environment—through daylight, vegetation, natural materials, flowing water, organic shapes, and views. A fast-growing body of research shows that those elements do more than prettify a room: they measurably improve our minds and bodies.