How To Bring The Outdoors...Indoors

Us humans have long had an affinity with outdoor living and natural materials. Whilst we may spend the summer months enjoying our spare time in the garden or in the beautiful parks and gardens, as soon as winter comes along we go back to being trapped indoors during the dark and grey days.

Why not bring the wonderful colours and details of the outdoors...indoors with the latest trend of nature inspired interiors. You can create a haven of tranquility with the beauty of a British summer day even if the snow is falling outside your window.

Colour Palettes

When selecting colours for your nature inspired interior draw inspiration from your surroundings, the flowers in your garden, your holiday photos, anything that reminds you of the outdoors. For muted and neutral palettes select rich browns, creams and chalky peaches for a warm and cosy interior ambiance. Alternatively if you like a splash of colour then opt for pastel tones for a coastal feel or vibrant tropical colours such as azure, yellow or magenta for a real pop of colour that will create a sunshiny feel within your home all year round.

Florals

Florals are a must have print in any nature inspired interior and they come in a vast range of styles and colours. For more traditional prints opt for classic roses, orchids or ferns, or for a contemporary look go for bold and unusual prints such as gerberas, sunflowers or grass. These prints can be used on your wallpaper, cushions, curtains or wall art and will create a focal point within your interior space. You can also adopt this floral print into a vintage or shabby chic style interior using classic, Kath Kidston style designs.

Plants

It may seem like a simple idea but you literally can bring the outdoors, indoors with some fabulous indoor plants that will add detail and visual texture to your home. Opt for a beautiful plumage of palms or a striking orchid for a rich tropical feel or choose some elegant ferns, or umbrella plants for a more classic look. If your not particularly green fingered (like myself) then you can get a fantastic range of artificial plants and flowers that are almost unidentifiable from the real thing. Place the plants in complimentary pots such as terracotta or mosaics for a warm summery feel.

Garden Parties.

If you are not quite ready to let go of those fun summertime BBQs even in the middle of November then why not bring them indoors? You can create a garden inspired interior using a selection of outdoor accessories but convert them into your home. Fairy lights and bunting create a fun summery style as well as gorgeous lanterns and scented candles for a scent of the outdoors. Also consider some rattan furniture for a outdoors feel that works particularly well in a living area with patio doors or a conservatory where you can incorporate the fabulous outdoor views.

Furniture

As well as rattan and cane furniture you can adopt a wide range of natural materials into your home interior for a classic outdoorsy feel. Use chunky tree trunks and branches to craft unusual tables, seats or shelving or select natural untreated wood or driftwood for you furniture items that reflect the beauty of nature. If you are going to paint your wooden furniture then try distressing the edges and exposed sections for a more rugged and natural exterior appearance.

For more summery outdoor inspired interiors then head on over to our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Outdoors Indoors and transform your home into a natural paradise.