Ways to Bring the Outside in

We know that getting outside is good for us. It lifts our spirits, blows away the cobwebs and leaves us feeling ready to take our next challenge. So, why not bring the outdoors in with these modern nature design ideas?

Being amongst nature has been proven to reduce stress, so it follows that it is good for both our cardio health as well as our mental health.

Plants

The easiest way to bring the outside inside, is through flora and fauna around the house. Be that a potted fern on a bookshelf, a spider plant hanging from the ceiling or a terrarium filled with succulents, not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they are also good for you. They improve air quality by removing toxins, release oxygen and help regulate humidity, adding a sense of freshness to your home.

Use Natural Materials

 By embracing natural elements inside, you are imitating nature. Natural materials such as stone and wood are a great way to help create a restful indoor space that will leave you feeling connected and restored.

Let Natural Light in

 Often, we close the curtains and shut doors throughout the seasons to keep in the warmth. By incorporating larger windows, more glass, and by removing curtains or blinds, natural light can be harnessed. Natural light is important for you. Natural light improves sleep, boosts our vitamin D levels and natural light can fight seasonal depression. With more natural light coming through your house, the less need you have interior lights, reducing your carbon footprint through less electricity consumption.

Decorate Your Rooms with Small Finds from Nature

 When you are out walking and you find a pinecone or a discarded feather, pick it up as a keepsake and use it to style a bookshelf or tablescape in your dining room for some seasonally inspired creativity.

Choose a Natural Colour Scheme

Rather than splashing bright pinks and purples onto the wall, try to incorporate earthy tones into your decorative scheme. Matching colours from natural materials such as grey from slate and green from foliage can help blur the lines between inside and outside, creating restful, nature-inspired spaces that aid relaxation.

Bring in Light from Above to Promote Nature-Inspired Home Design

 We often expect light to just come in through windows, but the best use of light filling a room is from above. Using skylights or lantern windows can help improve the amount of light coming into a room. By opening up space in such a way, you invite in both the natural cycle of the sun and moon, along with the seasonal weather, helping support circadian rhythm.

Biophilic Design

Biophilic design is a concept to enhance our connectivity with nature through the use of cues from nature to inform an interior scheme. It is a thoughtful approach that blends natural materials, light, and greenery to create healthier, calmer interiors.

Use wall space for promoting nature and indoor planting to improve indoor air quality. This will create a relaxing environment in which you will feel positive, calm and focused.

Choose Furniture Made from Natural Materials 

Choose natural fibers such as wicker, rattan, hemp, and jute in your interior design scheme to connect with nature. These can be found in baskets, rugs, cushions, wall art, and larger pieces of furniture such as tables.

Remove Carpets and Replace with Natural Flooring

Natural home decor such as wooden floorboards or tiles can create a seamless transition from the outside in. Not only are they easier to keep clean, but the texture of natural flooring also underfoot has a grounding effect. It connects us with the outdoors which benefits us emotionally.

Use Natural Fragrance

Burn candles or use diffusers with natural essential oils rather than synthetic fragrances. Being in nature is a multi-sensory experience, so our indoor spaces should be too. Not only can natural fragrances help make you feel more relaxed, but they can also aid mindful meditation and promote restful sleep.

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