It may be time for a home upgrade, and as you're scratching your head over where to begin, specialists suggest a simple lick of paint. Not just any paint, these suggested colours could be the answers to your prayers.

As Google sees a sudden rise in searches for 'biophilic design house', Dr Suzanne Lux, a horticultural expert, and Debra Hutt, a kitchen specialist at Wren Kitchens, have teamed up to share their expertise for making your home a natural dream. The idea of biophilia is all about humans' connection to nature, and combining that with interiors often includes incorporating natural elements into an indoor space. By introducing nature to your home, it helps to improve your overall well-being and quality of life, improving morale and even the air quality.

While indoor plants are the popular place to start, proven by around 40.5k monthly searches for the term, there are less-obvious ways you can do this.

Repainting your kitchen is a great way to transform the space to feel lighter, more naturalistic and less daunting. According to Debra, there are three key colours that can help to bring that touch of nature to life.

The top picks are Sage Green, Terracotta & Pebble Grey. She explained: “Think soothing, nature-inspired hues like pebble grey, sage, leafy green, and warm neutrals. For a little extra warmth, accent colours like terracotta, blush, or rust can add a touch of earthy charm.”

When it comes to green in particular, Debra said: “Green is especially relaxing for the eyes, so it's perfect for setting a calm, peaceful tone, much like the greens found in forests and foliage.

"If you have a smaller kitchen, warm whites are fantastic; they mimic natural light and help open the space, especially when paired with natural textures like wood.”

It's evident that people are in search of a stronger connection to nature when it comes to their cooking space, and there are plenty of other ways to do this, such as choosing nature-inspired kitchen surfaces.

It's not just colour that comes into play but texture too, and when it comes to counters, raw wood grains and earthy stone finishes are bound to draw you in.

Debra suggests using natural finishes such as solid timber to provide a sense of warmth and texture or even granite and quartz.

She further suggested: "Even textured laminates can give that earthy, tactile feel without going full rustic. Incorporating natural materials gives a subtle nod to the outdoors."

Of course, the best way to create an indoor-outdoor feel is by adding plants to your kitchen, and a great place to start is your windowsill.

Decorate the space with a selection of herbs and fragrant plants that also have a benefit to your cooking, and you'll get the best of both worlds.

Scented leaf geraniums are an option as a plant that releases the most delicious of aromas, from mint to lemon and rose.

Not to mention, their natural oils also help to keep any pests at bay and away from the food you're dishing up.