Ways to bring nature indoors

With all the hustle and bustle of work life, going home should be a relaxing pleasure. Your home should be a place of tranquil bliss that inspires and motivates you. An excellent method to achieve this is to bring the beauty of nature indoors. Here are a few ways to achieve just that:

Natural light
Open the curtains, and let the natural light in! Natural light is uplifting for the human body, mind, and spirit. It increases job satisfaction, enhances performance, and reduces depression. The natural light will energize and give life to any dark room. As the light density changes throughout the day, the attractive colours in the room will also change and give the room a new feel every hour.

Potted plants and flowers
Potted plants are a great way to bring the outdoors inside. They also filter the air we breathe and add good green energy to the most dullest of rooms. Plants can help reduce your stress and anxiety levels as well as increase your attention span. Many potted plants generally require very little care. You can opt for one large tree which adds a natural accent all on its own. Since you are only caring for one plant it is less mess and less stress. Or you may go for smaller plants throughout the home. Succulents are the least messy, and require lesser soil than many other plants.

Stones, rocks, pebbles
Stones, rocks, or pebbles displayed in bowls or in a ring around a vase are a great way to bring nature indoors. The solid beauty of stones add grounding and stability to our homes. The colours available vary and will compliment just about any area in any room. 

Flowers
The next time you are at the supermarket, get a bunch of your favourite flowers. Adding a bunch of flowers to a boring table will liven up the room. Flowers also give-off lovely refreshing scents that eliminate the staleness of the air. 

Hang nature themed artwork or frames
A great reminder of the outdoors are pictures of natural landscapes, wild animals, or pretty sunsets. Your closest photography studio will be able to blow up a high resolution picture into any size you require. Frame it and hang it on the wall. Canvas frames are also quite popular at the moment. Paintings are even better as you can get lost in the colours and images depicted by the artist.

Natural materials
Along with lovely greenery, nature also includes materials like stone, wood and natural fibres which may be used to bring in the natural factor. Materials like these add an earthy tone to your home. Wooden bowls, driftwood sculptures, woven seagrass rugs, and river pebble displays are good examples of some of the items that you can have as part of your décor. If you want a home that resonates with nature, using all-natural household products such as building supplies, and furnishings is an excellent way to help accomplish your goal. 

Prints with plants
Upgrading the textiles in your home with lovely plant patterns are a constant reminder of nature. These can include bedding, napkins, throw pillows, dish towels, and more. Go green or pretty florals, the choices are endless. However, do not over-do the prints as they may become too overpowering and kill the calmness and positive energy of the room. 

If you are looking for the perfect home to turn into a natural humble abode, contact Knight Frank today. Our team of area specialists will help you navigate all avenues of the buying process and find you the ideal home.