Cheerful, bright, and lively indoors suddenly feel more welcoming when we add a natural element to it. Even getting some sunshine can give you some sense of control over yourself. Bringing nature into our living spaces as much as possible is the best way to have a soothing and fulfilling day. You can implement the following ideas to make our spaces closer to mother nature.
There is something about nature that we feel a connection to instantly! And to keep this connection intact, here we have 8 ways to connect you to nature while staying indoors.
1. Allow Natural Light to Come Inside
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Sunlight is a natural disinfectant that reduces the production of harmful bacteria and organisms. It is always better than artificial light as it increases the body’s serotonin levels which enhances mood. Always encourage the natural daylight to enter your home interiors to feel next to nature. Now that we have been indoors long enough due to the ongoing pandemic we certainly realize the value of natural sunshine and air. If you need any help, here’s some tips for you to brighten up your house.
2. Encourage Green Growth
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Having indoor gardens, vertical gardens on balconies, on walls, or horizontally placed plants is always one of the best ways to feel the nature at your disposal. Plants beautify and pacify our home, besides providing oxygen. Surround yourself with flora and feel natural.
3. Wooden Flooring
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Wood is the primary product of nature and makes your place look more classy and warm. It is a smart option because of its low maintenance cost, high durability, and simplicity. Although it is exorbitant, it gives gratifying results and versatility as it harmonizes all types of home decors.
There is artificial wooden flooring for those with a low budget; it looks like wooden planks but is not actual wood. Wooden flooring is worth every penny for an alluring flooring. Wooden slats when placed in a chevron pattern or a shiplap pattern can make a room look interesting.
4. Marble Stones
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Marbles are the most beautiful stones that can be used in many ways at home from marble flooring to other pieces like side tables, artifacts, pillars, etc. Marble is always preferred to get that modern and sophisticated interior.
5. Veneer Wood
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They are thin sheets made of tree bark glued to solid material to give exotic and expensive looks to any insipid piece of furniture that brings natural finishes into your home.
6. Colors
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Dark and dull shades absorb light, making your place boring. So, use bright and light shades on walls that reflect more light and bring freshness to your home. And to add a pinch of next-to-nature feel, add green shades to your walls, but remember not to overplay it. With lighter shades and white furniture, you can add some more shades of the natural color like yellow, or blues to your curtains, cushions, etc.
7. Wallpapers and Carpets
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Wallpapers and carpets can also add extra beauty to your place in a very economical way. Nowadays, 3D wallpapers that are very common can give you a natural feel of nature by depicting flowers, gardens, mountains, etc. And if not walls, you can add floor carpets with artificial designs that can make you feel more serene.
8. Artwork and Accessories
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If chosen thoughtfully, unique art, paintings, and accessories can transform your space the way you want it. Paintings can set the tone for everything around. For example, you can add botanical prints to your walls. These are large prints of natural things like plants or flowers printed on fabric or paper. When placed in a sequence can look very pleasing to the eye.
Nature in art provides inspiring phenomena. To feel inseparable from nature, add accessories like a pine cone that remind you of nature and make you feel better.
It is imperative to return to our natural roots for peaceful survival in this digital and hyper-real age. So tune your indoors with nature’s warmth and feel every ray entering your space.
