When thinking of decorating ideas for your home, what better place to get inspiration from than nature…

Decorating in this style should also mean a commitment to using eco-friendly materials, such as materials which are recycled or sustainable.

Here are some tips of how to bring some of the beautiful, peacefulness of nature into your home:

THE BASIC MATERIALS YOU WOULD NEED

• Essential materials to use include cork, bamboo and wood flooring.
• Natural materials for bed spreads, curtains, draperies such as linen and natural cotton.
• Wicker, willow and natural untreated wood furntiture and accesories.

DECORATING THE WALLS AND FLOORS

• The overall colour scheme of your house should be neutral – think cream, stone, beige.
• If you want to add detail, choose wallpaper, curtains or furniture with birds, butterflies, flowers, plants or leaves in the detail.
• Accent colours could include green, gold, turquoise, or pink, red if there are flower details on any fabric/furniture/wallpaper.

FURNITURE

• It is important to keep the furniture compatible with the rest of the look.
• If you have chosen a particular theme or pattern for the walls, try to keep it consistent with the furniture.
• It works well to find a plain colour within the pattern and use that for the furniture, or visa versa. If you want floral sofas and curtains, them choose a plain colour for the walls.
• Wooden furniture compliments this look nicely. Try shopping in vintage shop and antique shops for unique pieces.  

EXTRA ACCESORIES

• For a nature-inspired look it is always a nice touch to bring some real plants into your home.
• If you are feeling quite adventurous try a white painted bird cage.
• Anything with butterfly motifs or flowers works well with this overall look.

 

~Have fun and enjoy the sophisticated and beautiful final outcome~

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