For those who love the outdoors, bringing nature home is an ideal dream. You don’t have to be an avid plant enthusiast, very active on the hiking trails or an outdoor gardening guru to incorporate natural elements into your living space. In fact, your outdoor exposure could be as easy as taking in the fresh air.
Regardless of your outdoor lifestyle and persona, bringing those natural elements into your home can be super simple. Here are three quick and relaxed ways to bring the fervor of the outdoors inside.
Houseplants
If you’re aspiring to set the move with some living wall decor, try using houseplants. With a plethora of organic materials available for potting, you can plant your favorites and watch your natural decor flourish.
Some of the most popular plants include pothos, ferns and succulents. Your home’s interior decor should determine the type of plant you get if trying to pull the room together. For example, minimalist designs, such as contemporary, may benefit from a plant with long, slender leaves and accent striping.
For those searching for functionality and style within the natural world, many plants have great air-purifying properties. Try incorporating hanging planters with greenery such as snake plants, bamboo palms or Peace Lilies. If you have furry housemates, make sure the plants you choose are safe for them and kept out of reach.
Natural materials & textures
Natural texture is easier to incorporate than many think. By the nature of most natural materials, you automatically get the sense and feel of a more grounded atmosphere. Those that come in earth tones such as browns, beige, greens and other neutral colors can also create beautiful accents without overtaking the rest of the design.
A woven jute rug under a minimalist coffee table or soft accent pillows made of blended natural fibers adorning the sofa are great ways to start bringing natural texture into your home.
Natural light
Natural lighting is another exceptional element of design that can bring your home decor to a whole new level. Incorporating natural lighting via windows, skylights or even reflections off mirrors adorning another area of your home with natural lighting can give the room depth.
Early in the morning, you may witness a bright, vibrant air about your home, whereas later in the evening, while you’re trying to wind down, may bring a soft and subtle ambience that helps relax your mind. And as the sun moves throughout the day, the shadows will help enrich the room by bringing out more of your color palette and accenting different facets of your home decor.
Regardless of your design prowess, relationship to the outdoors or required level of relaxation, these three elements are sure to help bring a natural, earth tone to your home with little effort on your part.
About the Author
John Hassler
Our goal is overcoming the housing challenge and getting to know one another, here is a bit about me. Providing you with professional guidance for buying and selling homes stems from an in-depth knowledge of the Twin Cities Best Homes and Neighborhoods. For us, the process is a simple one and starts with a conversation about your needs, desires and concerns. No contracts or promises up front. I ask only for the opportunity to understand your housing needs and have you become comfortable with my real estate knowledge and experience. I have lived throughout the metro area, have sold close to 1000 homes as well as built, remodeled and designed homes. My passion is assisting you in discovering that perfect home, location and setting that will bring you and your family pleasure and comfort for years to come. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you at your home, business or over a cup of coffee. I am readily available by email, text and enjoy a phone call as well. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, as I always enjoy a new opportunity to help someone!
