If someone brought up the idea of adding a “greener” touch to your living quarters, you’d probably think about buying house plants and nature-inspired art. Of course, these are great starting points for greening up the space, but there’s still more you can do to transform your home into a serene and healthy sanctuary that feels both beautiful and nourishing to live in.
Whether you're a renter with limited options for making permanent changes or a home owner looking to renovate your space in a classic, but inventive way, there’s a lot you can do to incorporate more natural elements into your home décor. Here are some tips from top art platform DROOL on how to do so effortlessly:
1) Explore Colour Palettes with Earth Tones
Earth tones will introduce a timeless colour story to your interiors, and they’re also incredibly versatile and tranquil. Colours like moss green, sandy beige, terracotta, and watery blues lend themselves well to several interior design styles, such as the contemporary style, eclectic style, rustic style, and the like. More importantly, they can positively affect the mood of whoever views them by exuding a calming and grounded vibe.
These natural hues take inspiration from the natural world and have a way of making any space feel more open and serene. You can introduce these colours through interior elements like wall paints, throw pillows, area rugs, or even sofa covers. Furnish your walls, too, with unique art prints, contemporary art posters, or even skateboard wall art pieces that reference nature. To avoid a cluttered look, you can balance these hues throughout your space to ensure natural harmony in every separate room.
2) Bring in Plants to Liven Up Your Spaces
Plants are perhaps the easiest and most effective way to add a touch of nature to your home. You can start with low-maintenance options such as snake plants, pothos, or spider plants, all of which are forgiving and require minimal maintenance. For added aesthetic appeal, use ceramic, rattan, or terracotta flower pots and top-dress the plants with moss or decorative pebbles.
Remember that you can also get creative with plant placement. Use hanging planters, for instance, to save space and add interest at eye level. Meanwhile, position larger potted plants like a fiddle leaf fig or rubber tree in unused corners to provide an elegant accent to a room.
3) Decorate with Nature-Inspired Art
Art can profoundly impact your home and the spaces you create. It adds aesthetic value to a room, provides an opportunity for you to showcase your personality, and influences the mood and atmosphere you want to keep up in your home. Well-chosen art pieces can also pull together a room’s different elements while adding depth and texture to its appearance.
Consider investing in your own nature-inspired art, whether of landscape paintings highlighting nature’s beauty, abstract pieces evoking natural forms, or contemporary art prints that feature botanicals. All are great options for adding a peaceful and creative element to your home décor. For a dynamic arrangement, you can mix and match sizes and frames or choose a single large piece to serve as the focal point for a specific room.
4) Use Natural Elements and Organic Shapes
You can also utilise nature’s organic aesthetics by incorporating natural materials such as wood, stone, linen, and clay into your furniture, fixtures, and other decorative elements. With these materials bringing texture and warmth into your rooms, you can achieve a cosy, lived-in atmosphere that adds character to your spaces.
Opt for furniture with soft, rounded edges or handmade ceramic vases that remind us of the imperfections found in nature. Such additions are not only beautiful, but also often more sustainable and eco-friendly, which makes them perfect choices for nature-inspired rooms.
5) Welcome Natural Light and Airflow into Your Space
Natural light can dramatically transform your home interiors, making rooms appear larger, brighter, and more welcoming. Maximise this light by keeping windows clean and clear of obstructions. You can also choose light window dressings that allow sunlight to penetrate your spaces while still providing you with privacy.
In spaces with limited natural light, you can strategically place mirrors to reflect light and brighten the chosen room. Also try to ensure that rooms have good airflow to reduce humidity and keep the air fresh. This can be as simple as regularly opening windows or using a ceiling fan.
6) Consider Building a Pocket Garden
Not everyone has the luxury of a backyard, but a pocket garden can be a delightful alternative. Whether you have a small balcony available or an unused space under the stairs, you can create a mini oasis with a few plants and plenty of creativity.
First, ensure that the space has enough light to sustain live plants. Next, ensure proper drainage to prevent water from pooling and damaging your space when watering your plants. Additionally, consider adding a water feature like a small fountain to add a soothing design element as well as the humidity that your plants need.
Finally, add plants that are suitable for your pocket garden’s conditions. Depending on your preference, you can opt for an ornamental garden or an herb garden, especially if your tiny garden is near the kitchen.
Natural elements in your home décor will enhance its aesthetic value and perhaps even result in a marked improvement to your health and well-being. Bring the outdoors indoors with simple plants, artworks, and decorative elements, and benefit from nature’s healing energy.
Are you looking for high-quality art prints featuring nature’s breathtaking beauty? Explore DROOL’s gallery now, and find one-of-a-kind pieces from up-and-coming grassroots artists today.
