Bringing Nature Home

Bringing nature into the home adds texture, colour, softness, life, and inspiration to every space and connects us to the changing seasons. Whether we live in the countryside, city, or by the coast, our surroundings provide endless inspiration and opportunities to infuse natural beauty into our homes. From foraging in the garden and local area, to scouring shops and flower markets, bringing natural ephemera into our living spaces helps to create a natural look and feel.

Displaying flowers, foliage and sculptural branches in favourite vases, pots and jugs throughout all corners of the home lends a cohesive connection to nature. Whether homegrown, foraged or bought, all flowers have a place in our interiors and each bring unique beauty in to a space. A single stem is always a subtle and elegant choice while larger groupings can amplify the atmosphere. 

While fresh flowers and foliage can be fleeting, some varieties can be dried and used over and over again in different spaces. Hydrangeas are simple to dry and can be stored away until needed. Whether dried or in full bloom their beauty is constant. Large sculptural branches add impact to any room. Opt for branches that have curves and movement to add a natural look and feel. Changing collections and moving things around between rooms from time to time will trigger new ideas and keep things fresh.

Foraged collections of natural objects such as seed heads, pine cones and pebbles are also all nature’s works of art that will add interest to any room. Similarly pots of herbs and fruits and vegetables simply placed in bowls and baskets on surfaces can look beautiful and help to connect us to nature. 

‘People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.’

– David Attenborough

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