Bring the Outdoors Inside

Bringing the outdoors into your home decor is a simple way to create a relaxed and organic feel in your home. We love the way water sounds, the textures inspired by nature and the beauty of faux plants and flowers. Breathe new life into your interiors by adding colors inspired by the outdoors, natural materials and plants into your home.

How Can I Connect with Nature Indoors?

One of the easiest ways to bring the outdoors into your home is to incorporate plants, flowers and other nature-inspired elements in different rooms.

Start by adding indoor plants throughout your home:

• Choose plants that do well in high humidity for your bathroom to help create a comfortable and relaxing spa experience right in your home.
• Place taller green plants or small trees in empty corners in your living or family room or locate a hanging plant in front of some larger windows.
• Opt for faux plants and flowers to bring the feel of the outdoors in, without the hassle of live plants
• Position real or faux florals in a favorite vase as an easy centerpiece that brings color and a fresh feel to your dining room.

Bring texture and pattern to your design by incorporating nature-inspired elements:

• Earthy Bases and Accents: A wood slab coffee table or stone countertop create a chic look, adding texture and sophistication to your space.

• Natural Décor: Found rocks, jars of beach sand and wood can be incorporated into your everyday living. Display them on a favorite wooden tray or a clear glass jar.

• Earthy Textures: Textiles and accent pieces that mimic nature’s feels and patterns will create a space reminiscent of the outdoors.

Wonderous Wicker

Materials like rattan are inspired by the great outdoors, so try adding a piece of rattan or other wicker furniture to your space! Adding small pieces of rattan to your home’s furnishings and decor is a great way to bring that outdoorsy feeling into your home. Placing a wicker chair or chest at the end of your bed creates an opportunity for more seating and storage. You can even use high-quality outdoor rattan pieces inside your home to add variety to your space and help enhance the natural aesthetic. Pair a rattan sofa or chair with faux greenery, a chic rug or even some oversize floor cushions to create a comfortable and relaxed vibe.

Color, Color, Color

When adding color to your space, you can simply look to nature for inspiration. Forest lovers can pounce on deep greens and browns. If the coast is calling your name, opt for colors like tans, greys and light blues. Desert dwellers will opt for rusts, golds and muddy reds. There is a perfect indoor palette for every outdoor taste.

Dress Up Your Walls

Baskets, rugs and lampshades can bring elements of the outdoors to a relaxing indoor space. Pictures of animals, birds, plants, forests and oceans will help capture the beauty and wonder of nature while creating a calming vibe, perfect for your bedroom or a home office space. The aroma is a big part of the outdoors, so don’t forget that important piece! Patchouli, floral and seaside scented candles are all inspiring outdoor scents that will work perfectly in your natural space!

On top of your everyday decor, it’s important to bring light into your home. If your room has lots of windows, use natural light to your advantage. If not, create a natural light feel by downplaying the source of artificial light. Use recessed light and multiple sources of light including lamps with natural-look shades. A wicker pendant lamp is a unique piece that feels organic and will play well with your nature-inspired aesthetic.

Floor Decor

Start from the ground up. Rugs inspired by natural materials such as sisal and jute are a gentle reminder of those warmer days spent outside. You could even incorporate a simple bohemian floral rug to tie together the natural elements and décor or opt for more subtle odes to the great outdoors with a naturally inspired pattern in Earthy hues.