Whether you’re moving into a new home or remodelling your existing property, working with new or evolving interior environments is always a chance to create a calming space that’s tailored to your every need. And what’s more calming than interiors that are filled with greenery, organic origin materials, and natural light?
Blurring the lines between the outdoor world and man-made or built interiors can provide plenty of lifestyle benefits. Particular design hacks also make this merge virtually seamless, like using natural materials, allowing more light into your home and incorporating organics into your interior space, which does wonders for creating an inviting place.
Let’s look at some strategies to include more organic elements in your interior design to help bring the outside in.
Swap Out Steel for Copper & Concrete
Every kitchen and bathroom will have basins and countertops, and in most contemporary modern properties, these are likely to be made out of steel and melamine. So why not walk the path less travelled and swap out these predictable materials for natural-look concrete, marble, or even warmer-toned copper-look fixtures instead?
Concrete vanity basins are a particularly good choice as they’re not only durable and functional but stylish too. With the clean, organic look and feel of concrete, your basin can be a central design feature in your bathroom or kitchen and considering different organic materials can help you to achieve a somewhat more natural and rustic look.
The same goes for your countertops too – select organic materials that are not only smooth to the touch but also easy to clean and care for. Renovating your kitchens and bathrooms to incorporate these organic materials is sure to make your home design pop.
Add Some Indoor Greenery
One of the easiest ways to stitch the outside into your home is to add a little greenery. Plants have calming qualities. Carefully placing some house plants throughout your home will not only make the space feel more natural but it can also help to improve the air quality in your home. If you have architectural features in your home, you are better off investing in large pots and plants that act as a statement piece, but if your style is more bohemian, a range of types and styles will work wonderfully.
Do your research to ensure you choose houseplants that are suitable for the climate that you live in. Even if you are new to caring for houseplants, don’t worry; there are loads of easy-to-care-for houseplants available that almost anyone can keep alive.
Consider Natural Look Stone Over Square Bricks
When it comes to exposed brick or stone walls in interior design, we know which one we’d pick. Not only is stone durable and hard-wearing, but when incorporated into your home’s design appropriately, it adds a touch of class and sophistication.
Stone is also a great material for fireplaces, kitchen countertops or bathroom splashbacks because of its durability features. Not to mention that stone can also be a fantastic feature flooring material that will help to make your home stand out from the crowd. A well-constructed stone floor with a colourful rug on top can be an elegant solution in any home but especially in larger rooms.
Include More Natural Look Timber
There are countless ways that you can include more timber in your home. Whether you choose to expose timber beams that are part of the house structure, add timber flooring or install intricately designed timber stairs or bannisters, there is no end to how you can sustainably incorporate timber into your home.
If you are using more timber in your home, it is always wise to stick to either lighter tones such as pine or else go with darker shades like mahogany. While mixing and matching can be fun, you will create a much neater, more sophisticated look by keeping everything the same.
Even if you don’t want to include timber in the structural elements of your home, buying timber furniture, adding wicker baskets and hanging timber picture frames or mirrors can be a great way to add a splash of nature to your interior.
Weave In More Natural Fibres
From blankets to throws, cushions, curtains, and rugs, there is no end to how homeowners use fabrics in their homes. Instead of nylon, polyester or other cheap materials, consider upgrading your soft furnishings to more natural materials like wool, linen, silk, leather or cotton.
Large wool rugs, beautiful silk window coverings or leather furniture are all great big-ticket additions. However, homeowners with less of a budget to work with can still bring that delicate natural touch in with small touches such as cushion covers, small wall hangings, lampshades and other more subtle inclusions.
As a way to connect your outside areas to your inside spaces, a simple technique is to match colours. As fabrics are one of the cheapest elements in your home upgrade, you can buy fabrics that reflect the colour scheme of your outside areas – this might include a painted exterior wall, the colour of the decking or even nature-inspired greens and browns.
Add A Natural Touch To Your Home’s Interior Design
Like everything else in the world of interior design, there are endless options for you to choose from when designing with organic elements. While you can spend a major chunk of your budget on bringing the outside in, the truth is, you don’t need to. There are options out there to suit every budget. So before making any home improvements, take the time to assess your space so that you only make changes that work for your home and all of its unique interior spaces. With the right approach, you can create your own comfortable oasis of calm in your home.
