If you’re a nature-lover, then you know that being outside can be both soothing and comforting. Natural elements tend to lend a sense of calm, reducing anxiety, and improving our moods. But what happens when the summer months come to a close and the chilly dark weather of fall descends?
Just because you might not spend as much time outside, doesn’t mean you should have to sacrifice the organic materials you find in nature. Incorporate the great outdoors into your home with sunlight, raw textures, and natural home decor. In a year where we’ve spent more time indoors than ever before, turning your home into a transitional space that ties together outdoor and indoor aesthetics could not be more important.
So whether you choose to plant an indoor herb garden in your kitchen or keep things simple by decorating with rattan and wicker, there are innumerable ways to bring the outdoors inside.
Let the Light in
Emily Morrow Hardwood Collection in Destination
First things first, let the sunlight shine in your home! Natural sunlight is one of the simplest ways to bring the outside in. Replace heavy drapery with lighter fabrics or sheers to allow the light in. When light brightens your home, it can also improve your mood and add a touch of the outdoorsy ambiance you are trying to achieve.
Furnishings with Natural Fibers and Textures
Graber Roller Shades
Rattan and wicker furniture are both associated with the outdoors and if you use them to decorate the inside of your home, you’ll be able to create the cozy decor that makes your home feel like an outdoor oasis. Placing a rattan or wicker pendant lamp in your space can add a bold and unique statement but also brings an organic feel into your home. Fabrics such as wool linen, cotton, and sherpa can be incorporated through your upholstered furniture and cozy decorations as throw blankets and accent pillows.
Plants and Flowers Aplenty
Hanger Sand Porcelain by Emser Tile
Whether you are looking to create a living plant wall in your home or give your space a conservatory-like feel, adding plants and fresh flowers to your design can breathe new life into your home. Plants are the perfect living accessories to fill an empty corner. Floral arrangements bring in genuine colors and create a lively design, while dried flowers and pampas grass lend a boho-chic vibe to the space.
Plants and flowers add texture to your space and can be a sculptural motif. Placing plants in small nooks, corners, and hanging them from your ceiling can accentuate your interior. If you are looking to use greenery to make a luxuriously organic statement in your home interior, consider adding a living plant wall.
Adapting to the Seasons
PSA04 Beige Nourison area rug
If you live in a place that goes through all four seasons - don’t be afraid to accentuate each unique seasons through your interior design. Seasonal decorations allow you refresh your design four times a year to keep your space feeling new. Consider decorating using patterns and colors that help you achieve the aesthetic of each season.
Transform your home into a winter wonderland with cozy plaids and rich, warm colors. Then, when spring hits, swap these heavier fabrics out for light pastel fabrics and floral prints. Summer is a great time to add pops of bright colors and water fixtures to your home. Autumn is the best time to include rustic elements and brown tones. Utilizing seasonal designs helps include outdoor artistic and organic details in your home.
Opening Up Your Space
English Hickory European Gray hardwood by Biyork
Mirroring or continuing materials such as flooring both inside and out can create a seamless transition between your outdoor and indoor spaces. This opens up your home and connects your tranquil outdoor spaces with your adaptable interiors.
If you are looking to open up a room or add more natural light, consider installing folding glass doors or French double doors. Glass doors increase the amount of natural light and allow for mesmerizing views of the beautiful hardscapes, gardens, and greenery around your home.
