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Bringing Nature Indoors is Key for your Home Sanctuary

Bringing Nature Indoors is Key for your Home Sanctuary

How to Bring Nature Indoors

Science shows that being out in nature is wonderful for us – it helps lower blood pressure, reduce stress, increase concentration and clear our minds. Not to mention some of the most beautiful things – trees, waterfalls, flowers – come straight from the great outdoors. It’s no wonder interior design often has a big focus on bringing natural elements inside. If you want to create a perfect home sanctuary, natural elements are sure to put you at peace. But everyone’s style can still play a big part in this, so read on to see ways to bring nature into your home, no matter what your personal tastes.

 

Indoor Plants

The obvious first, indoor plants are a perfect way to add a natural touch to your home. Large houseplants and even small indoor trees can be beautiful accent items, and small hanging plants can look amazing when you select pots and hangers that complement your existing decor. Of course there’s the added benefit as well of being able to select plants that help clean the air of your home too.

 

A tree in a boxed-in corner adds a beautiful background to an otherwise empty and boring space.
Simple plants add a welcoming feel to any space.
Fresh flowers, if you can afford it, always add wonderful pops of color.
Leaves on the wallpaper and leaves on the indoor plant make this room feel much more exciting.

 

If you aren’t blessed with a green thumb, you can give succulents a shot, but even fake plants have come a long way towards looking realistic. If you have pets, just make sure to check that your plants are safe, or put them in places your pet can never reach them or fallen leaves.

 

A variety of plants gives a lot of visual interest. Just don't touch the cactus!
We love the little plants in the textured grey pots!
With a wide variety of succulents available, you're sure to find something you love.
A collection of succulents in a corner table make an otherwise-boring area interesting and pleasant.

 

Natural Color Palettes

Get your color inspiration from nature itself. Fortunately, this gives you MANY options outside greens and browns. If you’re a fan of brick or the color red, for example, include the burnt-red or terracotta colors into your design.  Copper can be a beautiful addition to your design as well.

 

Brick and shades of red come together for a natural, textured, beautiful look.
Lighter reds and browns make this non-aggressive and welcoming.
Red leather, stone, plenty of wood... we can't help but love this very rustic design in a restaurant.
Lighter, polished wood with a pop of red looks wonderful in this living room.

 

Blues occur everywhere in nature, and can be quiet calming and serene. Think waterfalls, a clear sky, rivers, peaceful bubbling streams… the right blues can still bring warmth and relaxation to any space.

 

The blues and wood textures in this bedroom give it a peaceful vibe.
The light blue with white and wood accents gives a calming and minimalist look.
Darker grey-blues don't have to feel oppressive. Instead it feels calming and wonderful.

 

Mocha, beige and sage green is always a winning combo though, and blends beautifully with things like wooden shades, hardwood floors, and even grey stone fireplaces or accent pieces.

 

Even darker browns can look beautiful and peaceful.
Touches of tie plants and existing greenery into your design with ease.
A white brick wall adds texture and a yellow-green paint looks beautiful and welcoming.
Dark green with a matching rug makes this room seem cozy and perfect for reading.

 

Lots of Natural Light (Or Make the Most of Your Dark Room)

Not all home design automatically grants you this, but you can make the most out of even the smallest or light-starved windows with conscious window covering selections. Wooden shutters and shades obviously look beautiful with natural themes, and can even be part of a minimalist look with hidden rods and a perfect fit.

 

Depending on the styles you choose, plenty of light can still come through your blinds.
Cover doors and windows with ease, while adding texture and detail to your room.
Custom-made wooden blinds can even fit uniquely shaped windows.
Wooden shutters are accent pieces all on their own.

 

Sheer, light-colored draperies and curtains allow plenty of sun to shine through, while still giving you valuable privacy. Light linen or delicate prints like the popular Bohemian styles add a beautiful look along with functionality. Best yet, certain window coverings even give you protection from harmful UV rays and even can lower your heating/cooling costs and extend the life and color of your home’s furniture and artwork. Curtain rods and finials (the decorative end caps) can be made of wood, shaped like flowers, or add any detail to tie your design together.

 

Sheer green curtains let plenty of light come into this room.
This sunny yellow room is tied together perfectly with yellow drapery panels and roller shades over the large windows.
Custom drapes that pull back to allow plenty of light to come through.
Sheer panels soften lines in windows while still letting plenty of light come through.

 

Light plays an enormous factor in your design. If you are blessed with plenty of natural light in a space, don’t be afraid to paint those walls darker colors. Contrary to popular belief, a dark ceiling actually makes it seem to recede, faking the appearance of a taller ceiling. A dark blue ceiling could be a beautiful mimic of the night sky. If you’re lacking light or space, mirrors are a great way to reflect light around a room and make it look larger, and with driftwood or even a cement frame around the mirror, it’ll fit in perfectly.

 

The ceiling is a darker shade than the rest of the room, adding interest alongside the many beautiful, natural wood textures in the floor, island and chairs.
The mirror above the fireplace reflects much of the window light back into the small room.

 

Natural Texture Elements

Texture is often overlooked when people are coming up with their design for a room, but it couldn’t matter more to a complete and finished look. Sand-textured wallpaper, wicker baskets, burlap accents, natural wood paneling, even a shelf made from wood with preserved and sealed bark on the edges look beautiful. Even pillows, rugs, and window coverings can bring in beautiful natural textures, colors and designs. Press some dried flowers into a frame and you have instant natural artwork! Leather and cotton can be worked in beautifully.

 

The stone wall in this room is just beautiful.
Darker brown walls and a stone fireplace make this almost feel like a cabin.
Wooden chairs, cabinets and railings paired with cement stairs add plenty of natural texture to this kitchen.
Stone fireplaces, exposed wooden beams... we're in love!
The wooden frame of the chair paired with the delicate leaf print pillow is a perfect combination.
Indoor wicker furniture has come a long way. It adds so much texture to the couch.

 

Wood is amazingly versatile as well, aside from the aforementioned ideas, keep in mind it can be white or black or any shade or color you desire. You can leave it looking raw to show off knots and grains, or make it so smooth and shiny it looks almost like marble. Reclaimed wood from railroad ties, old boats, demolished homes, etc. can give you cost reduction and a lot of character in your decor, as well as being wonderful for the environment. If you have wooden ceiling beams, find ways to tie their color and finish into accents around the room for a more comprehensive design.

 

Exposed wood with visible grains adds tons of texture to an otherwise simple design.
A wood panel accent wall makes for a beautiful background.

 

It’s obvious – we love natural interior design.

We hope you feel inspired to add more natural elements into your own home! We’re happy to help you add natural texture to your windows if you’d like to take advantage of our beautiful natural shades or drapes, or find other patterns and styles to bring nature to life.

 

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