There’s something calming about gazing at greenery, or getting lost in the calming sound of trickling water. In recent years, more and more people have been looking for ways to bring nature into their interior design – especially when their home or office doesn’t have a balcony, terrace, or garden.

 

One of the easiest ways to do this is by conceptualising what sort of nature-inspired space you want looking for early on — and then sourcing the exclusive furniture that will bring your vision to life.

 

Whether you’re looking to create an organic-chic indoor space that embraces maximalism, or you prefer a more minimalist approach – think a rustic book shelf housing indoor plants – we’ve got some great ideas on how you can easily bring the outdoors into your home or office.

This light-filled bedroom’s patterned floor provides a visual anchor point, with suspended lanterns, wall art, and furniture in natural hues offering height and interest that carries the eye throughout.

 

PILE ON THE LAYERS FOR A BOHO-CHIC VIBE 

 

To design a contrasting interior that balances the rustic-eclectic and nature perfectly, consider positioning your furniture by the windows. Natural light can entirely transform a room, with look-at-me indoor plants or potted plants – for example a planter pot housing our Alocasia potted plant – immediately setting a lush tone.

 

It’s also important to take height into consideration. Be inspired by lofty trees and suspend hanging plants – consider our Haki hanging fern ball – and pendant lights – we love our Hanne pendant light – from the ceiling. Wall décor that takes inspiration from the great outdoors – for example our  Olsen handmade wall art   carries the look to the ground.

 

Designing from the top down is a great way to create a feeling of opulence and interest. Natural-hued furniture – for example a wooden four poster bed alongside a wooden bench and stone side tables – ensures a chic finish.

 

But to ensure your interior is seen as creative and not confused, ground the room with a patterned tile, rugs or carpet flooring. This will draw the eye down, providing a visual starting point.

 

Strategically positioning a large mirror so that it reflects greenery is a wonderful way to make an interior look larger than it really is.

 

REFLECT GREENERY TO MAKE YOUR INTERIOR LOOK LARGER

Wall mirrors are underrated in terms of their design abilities. It doesn’t matter which wall mirror you choose – hand-carved wood or sleek gold-framed, like our Telaio mirror – if you position it in the correct place, it will completely transform your interior.

 

To immediately open up your living or dining room and create a sense of natural majesty, create a feature wall with an eye-catching book shelf – we love our Shaka bookshelf  filled with indoor plants and potted plants. Stand a wall mirror on the opposite wall and watch as your interior is transformed into a natural wonderland.

Our pale Largo sofa, synthetic wicker Swing II outdoor lounge chair, and rope fibre and linen Mia pouf stand against a distressed taupe wall. Faux olive plants and green cushions add a subtle pop of colour and texture.

 

COLOUR IS KING 

 

When people imagine colour, vibrancy is often the first thing that comes to mind. But muted tones and down-played hues are absolutely essential when creating an outdoors-inspired interior that’s cool, calm, and collected. So before deciding which luxury furniture you’d like to buy for your home or office, consider colour palette first.

 

Taupe, beige, stone, and off-white are the perfect starting points for interiors that imbue a sense of cool and calm. While darker hues – think charcoal, dark grey, and chocolate – aren’t traditionally considered natural, they pair wonderfully with natural materials, ensuring plants pop against their darker tones.

 

Texture is important too, which is where furniture comes in. For a laid-back look, consider a white or off-white sofa – we love our Largo sofa – and rattan furnishings, like our Yilan rattan chair . Smooth stone floors and walls in muted hues will elevate these furnishings perfectly.