Décor ideas inspired by nature

Merino Laminates, December 12, 2024

Nature has always been an inspiration to mankind for all his endeavours. Right from recreating paintings like the starry night  to seeking inspiration from nature to create machines and devices, humans have looked to nature to create designs and devices that bring ease and comfort in our lives. As a part of the ecosystem, we humans are most at peace when we are closest to nature, thus having a decor theme inspired by nature can help you create a space that is tranquil and relaxing to the mind, body and soul. It is also scientifically proven that staying close to nature and making it a part of our day to day life is known to have a positive impact on our well-being. So when we mention decor inspired by nature, is it just about adding a few potted plants to our indoor space or is there more to it? Here are some design ideas that you can apply to have a space that seeks inspiration from nature, in the form of colours, textures and experiences:

1. Colours of nature

While greens and blues are often the most common colours associated with nature, you can also choose earthy tones like terracotta, burnt orange or shades of  browns as a colour palette for your space. While green and blue are cool colours, and are good options for homes with less natural light, rooms for children, study rooms etc, browns and oranges are warm colours which give a space a more comforting and cozy ambiance. You can choose the ambiance you wish to create and go for a cool or a warm theme accordingly. It is not ideal to mix cool and warm colours, however, you can find warm tones of the same colour and apply them to your theme and vice versa. For instance, light green is a cool colour, whereas, olive green goes well with earthy warm tones, similarly, bright yellow looks vibrant and is a cool colour, but a mustard yellow is a warm tone and pairs well with browns, maroons or darker oranges.

2. Patterns inspired by nature

Not only is it great to apply a colour theme inspired by nature, but we can also look to apply textures and patterns inspired by nature in our space as well. You can pair cool colours with stone and marble finishes and warmer tones pair beautifully with wood, darker stones etc. You can intersperse these textures and patterns by opting for laminate from Merino and the same can be used as kitchen and wardrobe finishes, partition and accent walls etc. As compared to applying stone or wood, this alternative is much more economical and easy to maintain too. A smart combination of colours, patterns and textures makes the space look wholesome and adds more character to your space, thus giving it a customised and opulent look.

3. Bring in lots of greenery

This might seem like the most direct interpretation of the concept, but bringing in lots of greenery is the best way to make your home look lively with inspiration from nature. You can apply many ideas like having live green walls as partitions or entrance walls, placing lots of large potted plants indoors, hanging plants in your balcony etc., to create your tranquil abode. Adding fresh cut flowers adds a pop of colour, natural fragrance and elegance unmatched! Afterall, there is nothing comparable to a punch of fresh flowers to enliven a space and uplift the mood of a person. Apart from the plants adding more life to your space, choosing unique or hand painted pots further adds a unique charm to the space. Not to forget, some plants also have air purifying qualities, which enhances the quality of the space drastically.

4. Introduce elements of nature

While adding plants is a quick and an easy way to bring nature indoors, adding other elements of nature in your space can elevate your decor game and make your space look very luxurious. You can have large windows which give a clear view of the sky, sun and the everchanging seasons outside as a means to bring the outdoors inside. This gives you a chance to savour the magical blue skies and the ever changing landscape outside. Apart from this, you can add small water bodies like reflection pools or small fountains placed amidst a landscaped court or in your foyer to further enhance your space with the elegance of nature. Water bodies aren’t just soothing to the eyes, but they also cool the indoor air and are especially ideal in hot, dry weather conditions.

These simple decor tips will help you create a space that is not only beautiful to look at, but will help you create a home that is soothing for all your senses and makes use of nature to improve the quality of your space. From sleeping better, to breathing cleaner air- you can live in the lap of nature and enjoy a multisensory experience that will leave you relaxed, replenished and prepare you to face your day to day challenges and tackle your busy life outside of your serene abode.

A space like this is also ideal for a family to come together to enjoy life and relax in a calm and pleasant environment especially in times when we are living in concrete jungles and our children barely get an opportunity to stay close to nature.