Do you enjoy the outdoors and being surrounded by nature? So do many of us.
Nature has a powerful and positive effect on living beings, including us. Indeed, many studies have shown the positive impact of the natural world on wellbeing and health in general, decreasing stress levels and promoting relaxation and healing.
While Australia offers nice weather almost all year round and many cities feature parks, beaches, or well-maintained outdoor areas, we still spend on average 70% of our time at home and 90% indoors, according to a study published by Delos. But what if you could bring the outdoors in with your home decor and enjoy the healing and soothing power of nature whilst indoors?
If that’s something you’d love to do, read on as we’ve listed below a few creative ways to make your home look like an outdoor oasis.
Use Natural Materials
Using natural fibres, patterns, and even textures can be a fantastic way to bring nature inside. Indeed, materials such as hemp, jute, or rattan can be harnessed to give your interior a natural oasis atmosphere. After all, what better way to instantly give an outdoorsy look to your interior than using natural fibres derived from plants?
Add a beautiful silky jute rug to your living room for a nice underfoot feel and natural vibe or style your bedroom with a handmade hemp rug for a modern look. Some other decorative objects you can add include baskets, lampshades, or small furniture such as shelving units.
You can even recycle pine cones or place sand and shells in a glass bowl and use these as decoration pieces on your coffee table. This will not only bring forestry or beachy vibes to your interior, but it’ll also create a focal point, sprucing up your room.
Another tip consists of using natural man-made flooring such as bamboo or cork to add a warm, inviting, and natural touch to your home.
Purchase Indoor Plants and Trees
Indoor plants have always been a popular decoration item and are the best way to turn your home into a sophisticated natural haven. Indeed, not only can plants add a splash of colour to your interior, but they can also provide your home with a dreamy tropical vibe. A gorgeous citrus tree can elevate your space, adding a Mediterranean accent to your rooms, while a couple of parlour palms combined with a sago palm will instantly turn your space into an exotic faraway destination! For the ultimate green oasis, opt for a green accent wall using Hostas, Begonias, or Orchids.
Besides, while plants can instantly inject some personality into your space, they can also fill a very functional role. Indeed, not only do indoor trees and plants promote wellbeing and contribute to reducing stress, but they also act as natural air purifiers, providing your home with more oxygen.
Bring the Natural Light In
Natural light can really enhance a space and make your interior feel bigger and more vibrant.
As a result, to increase the amount of natural light coming through your home and make your
home brighter, follow the simple steps below:
Replace your thick drapes with lighter fabrics or sheets.
Paint your walls white.
Add mirrors to your rooms.
Install skylights to your ceiling. This one is particularly important! Indeed, as the sun rises and its rays filter through your ceiling, you’ll feel enveloped in the morning light and at one with nature.