At home, there is nothing more soothing and tranquil than a peaceful room to relax in, and nature has its own unique way of aiding a refreshing atmosphere.
From organic sheets, bedding and pillows, to an ocean-breeze artwork piece hung up in your hallway, to a Zen water feature in your office space. Nature can make an appearance in every single room of your home, instantly uplifting your mood and adding to your personal sanctuary.
Whether you’re a city dweller or a rural inhabitant, below are 5 quick and easy tips for inviting a fresh breath of nature into your home. Enjoy!
1. Au naturel
Natural fibres, fabrics and materials such as bamboo, wood, silk, clay and metals are a major way of keeping an authentic, natural feel to your living space.
Just imagine a chunky jute rug or a soft woven throw added to your bedroom - perfect for creating a warm snug feel whilst you’re reading a book in the evenings. Or even an exposed brick wallpaper added to your open plan living room - that is urban and industrial chic at its finest.
This chunky-textured round rug is made from plaited Indian jute, which boasts a naturally silvered colour. Ideal on hard floors and carpets. With a subtle pattern, it's just the thing to bring a fresh and rustic look to your home, and is the perfect piece for protecting hardworking parts of your...
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- Neutral, Beige, Natural
- Jute
- Other Design
- H 150 x W 150 (cm)
£125.00
from The White Company
Made predominantly from solid American oak, the Calia dark coffee table brings a rustic look to your living room. It has a wire-brushed, distressed finish that offers a tactile feel, making the most of the natural grain. This appearance is enhanced with welded iron legs in a geometric design,...
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- Brown, Natural
- Metal, Wood
- Square
- H 40 x W 80 x D 80 (cm)
This stylish wall mirror is perfect for adding a contemporary, but more minimalist touch to your hallway or guest bedroom. The semi circle wood frame at the bottom gives it a unique look and also helps create a natural and warm feel in your space. Weight: 4kg. Product SKU: 358778-390.
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- Natural
- Wood
- Round
- H 52.8 x W 54.6 x D 3.8 (cm)
Totally yen - With hand woven techniques to create pattern and texture, Yen taps into the bamboo trend. This large layered bamboo pendant shade brings a zen-like freshness to the room, on or off. Try in your living room for a Scandi-inspired statement. Weight: 0.5kg. Bulb included?: No. Max Watt...
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- Natural
- Bamboo
- Bohemian, Scandinavian
- H 35 x W 36 x D 36 (cm)
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from Made.com
Add a little tropical tidiness to your home! This quirky pineapple shaped laundry basket is made of gorgeous natural seagrass. Looks great in the corner of your bathroom, your bedroom or your hallway - suddenly, staying tidy is a whole lot of fun. Kids will want to pop their dirty socks, vests,...
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- Natural
- Seagrass
- Basket
- H 60 x W 50 x D 50 (cm)
Crafted from rattan intricately woven around a sleek black metal frame, our Oslo round coffee table features an open-weave design, curved edges and a grey clay finish, making it the perfect addition to Scandi-inspired interiors. Made of rattan and metal. Recommended indoor use only.
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- Grey, Neutral
- Round
- Bohemian, Scandinavian
- H 38 x W 83 x D 83 (cm)
£350.00
from Graham and Green
Rattan resurgence - On board for rattan's resurgence? Us, too. Take a look at Modica – matte black and rattan, with a gently angled back. It's a new take on boho. Perfect for adding a natural touch to your dining table.
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- Black
- Wood
- Single Chair
- H 89 x W 48 x D 57 (cm)
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from Made.com
Attractive and tactile, this pouffe is made from woven jute for casual extra seating in your living room or even dry days on the deck or patio. Filling: Polybeads. Material: 100% jute. Type: Pouffe. Care instructions: Spot clean.
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- Natural
- Footstool, Pouffe
- Bohemian, Coastal
- H 20 x W 60 x D 60 (cm)
TOP TIP: Choose focal and accent colours which carry earthy tones, such as browns, blues, greens, neutrals, greys and whites, as they are known to help create a relaxed and still atmosphere.
2. Plant power
House plants are a great way to breathe life into a room. Aside from immediately bringing the outdoors in, they come with health benefits too. Did you know that Eucalyptus is said to help relieve respiratory issues? Why not try hanging a branch in your hot shower and let the Eucalyptus and the steam work its magic.
If living plants aren’t your thing, then get a hold of some faux plants. They give the same greenery effect with much less maintenance.
TOP TIP: Bring out the inner chef in you, by starting your own mini herb garden in your kitchen space. Accommodate your favourite herbs in small planters placed on your windowsill. That way they will be ready for you to use at your convenience, in addition to being exposed to direct sunlight.
3. Nautical vibes
Let’s Feng Shui your space and add some natural beauty to your place with a few Mother Nature inspired décor pieces and accessories.
Been to the beach lately and managed to collect a few shells? Why not display them. There are so many decorative pieces you can get your hands on to naturally enhance and style your space. Crystals, pebbles, stones, Himalayan salt lamps, sand jars, urchins, corals. The list goes on and on…
TOP TIP: Fool your nose into thinking you are outside. Scented candles, potpourri, incense and diffusers are a subtle way of adding the smell of nature into your home.
4. Let there be light!
What is the quickest and most cost-effective way you can add nature into your home? Natural lighting. Natural sunrays have the power to make your room come alive and allow for any colours in the area to pop!
Create an open and airy atmosphere by simply letting in more daylight. Not only does it initiate an inviting living space, but it is suitable for almost every room in your home. If privacy is your main concern, drape a sheer voile curtain over your windows to add some style whilst still experiencing the natural light.
TOP TIP: Position the mirrors you have around your home strategically, so that they can reflect and project the natural daylight around the entire room.
5. Branch out
Embrace the beauty of standing out by making a statement with a selection of nature-inspired patterns and prints.
Within nature, no two patterns or prints are the exact same, so why not make your home one of a kind too. Think about adding a botanical artwork canvas piece to your dining room, or a floral printed headboard to your guest bedroom. You could even add a tropical twist to your bathroom with a vibrant print shower curtain!
TOP TIP: Adding bold prints to the walls of a small room instantly transform it from being a single plain wall to the main focal point, enabling eyes to wander around the entire space whilst adding a sense of fun.
by Keleisha Simpson – Interiors Writer, BA (Hons) Interior Design