Do you want to create a natural decoration in your interior but don't know which elements to choose?
This article is for you: discover all our tips for creating a natural, soothing and wellness-promoting decor!
Why opt for a natural decoration?
More than just a trend, natural decor is timeless. It appeals to everyone: from students to seniors, it's an open and adaptable style that can be tailored to individual tastes. Natural decor allows you to create a healthy and harmonious environment and can also promote eco-responsible values.
So why create a natural decoration in your interior?
- The natural style is calming. It's an invitation to recharge, to cocoon at home in a healthy and cozy environment. Furthermore, natural colors and textures are known to be soothing.
- The natural style is the king of Do It Yourself! If you're feeling the urge to recycle, natural materials are easy to repurpose. A simple branch can be transformed into a lamp, a table runner, or even a wall hanging. In short, it's practical, but it's also an invitation to creativity!
- The natural style is aesthetic and varied. While maintaining harmony, you can easily combine different elements to decorate your entire interior in an original and varied way. Furniture, rugs, fabrics, plants—you can create your entire decor with a natural look!
So, ready to transform your interior with a touch of nature?
The choice of materials for a natural decoration
Let's start with the natural materials to favor depending on the spaces and uses you want to make of them.
The woods
It is one of the emblematic materials of natural interior decoration. Wood can be used for major structural work such as laying a wooden floor or building a roof frame.
More easily, one can choose wooden furniture, of course! At NordlysWe work with 100% FSC-certified wood sourced from sustainably managed forests. For the design of our wooden furniture, we have chosen to use ash, rubberwood, pine, acacia, and beech.
Natural fibers
There are many natural fibers available: wicker, rattan, bamboo, and water hyacinth, for example. All of these fibers can be used in the manufacture of decorative objects or even rugs.
At Nordlys, many of our furniture pieces incorporate natural fiber elements: for example, the back of a chair or the door of a chest of drawers. This year, rattan and caning are the stars of our collections! They bring a warm and cozy feel while featuring stylish, rounded curves.
Discover our range made from rattan and caning; dressers, side tables, stools, chairs, And armchairs, there's There's something for everyone!
Natural textiles
Many types of natural textiles exist: silk, linen, cotton, wool, leather, and many more. They can be found almost everywhere in the home: curtains, sheets, placemats, armchairs, or even sofas.
The decorative elements of an interior are made from a multitude of materials, so the challenge is to create harmony between these different textures, colors and materials.
This year, bouclé fabric is making a big comeback and we've incorporated it into several products in our ranges, such as the lounge chairs Diana, the Otsu poufs or even the Sofia designer chairs.
Choosing colors for a natural decor: an important factor
Color conveys emotions; it's a powerful mood setter! Natural colors are soothing and soft, creating a zen environment where you can easily recharge. Discover all our tips in a previous article on choosing colors. here.
Naturally, green is the signature color of natural decor. But blue, brown, white, yellow, and beige in pastel shades are now making their mark! For example, the magnificent yellow of our Louis armchair will add some pep to your decor, while remaining understated.
Nature is rich in colors, and all the interplay of shades should be experimented with to find the right balance. Don't hesitate to use two complementary colors to create a color palette with slight variations.
Next, add warm shades such as brown, taupe, and terracotta. You can integrate it gradually thanks to the Koge chair or even thanks to the Enkel pouf which doesn't take up much space.
Finally, consider lighting to showcase your superb color work. Light fixtures, small lamps—anything that helps avoid a dark interior is beneficial.
The choice of plant elements and plants: essential
The right plant for the right space
Plants and greenery can be placed anywhere in your home!
Simply familiarizing yourself with the constraints of each space will help you choose the right plant. If you don't have a green thumb, This item is designed to guide you step by step in your plant experimentation!
Plants have several advantages.
Of course, it's a central element of a natural-style interior design. Plants bring color and greenery, and they also help purify the air! Adding a pretty planter can be a real decorative touch, so why not?
Choosing accessories: small touches of natural decor
Decorative accessories: the details that make all the difference
And when it comes to interior design, always pay attention to the little details. Dried flowers, a wicker basket, a rattan trunk, a rattan lamp, a wooden coat rack: there's plenty to perfect your natural decor. Narita bedside table, or even the Isumi side bench The cane and wood pieces are perfectly suited to accommodate your decorative accessories.
Be careful not to overload the space with decorative accessories.
However, be careful not to overload your decor with too many elements. As you've probably guessed, this would go against the calming atmosphere you want to create with natural decor.
Conclusions
You now have all the tools you need to create a natural decoration according to your desires!
This calming, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing style is composed of various elements: wood, fibers, textiles, colors, decorative objects, and plants. The challenge? To let loose while finding balance and natural harmony! It's your turn!
