Bring the Outdoors In
The outdoors have a natural calming effect on us. Spending time with nature leaves us feeling refreshed and energized, so what better way to enjoy the natural world all day long than to incorporate it into our living space? Here are 5 easy ways to bring the outdoors into your home.
- Natural Fibers and Patterns
Liven up your home with wood furniture, textured accessories and floral patterned fabrics. Decorate with baskets and woven rugs. Go bold with brightly printed window treatments and tone down a room with rattan, jute and hemp. Natural fibers not only add great textures to your home, they are also very durable.
- Nature Inspired Colors
Grassy greens, sunshiny yellows and sky blues are fresh tranquil colors that, when used in moderation, can complement almost any natural fiber or bright floral pattern.
- Incorporate Natural Elements
Have you ever considered adding a bowl of starfish to your coffee table? How about an assortment of pinecones? Natural elements such as these are fun conversation starters and can be changed out with each season. Decorate with fall leaves for autumn and seashells for summer.
- Live Plants
None of that plastic stuff! To really enjoy what the outdoors have to offer you have to go au naturel. Yes, they take some extra TLC, but they are worth it. Not only will they complete your natural décor they’ll also help freshen your home as they do what plants do best- purify the air.
- Let In Natural Light
Natural light is the single best way to bring the outside in and complement your nature inspired décor. Open the blinds, pull back the curtains and let the sun in. The more natural light you let in the better you’ll feel. Remember to keep your wood furniture and pictures away from direct sunlight.