Design plays a major role in our lives. Our interiors should emerge feelings and emotions, reflecting who we are. Design trends come and go, however there is a common link between them: functionality over aesthetics; and natural & organic materials for the win. Nowadays, design has been seen as a useful tool to solve the world’s biggest issues, by getting people’s attention to the lack of resources in our planet. Biophilia design, recycled and natural materials, raw styled rooms, eco-friendly design brands are here to stay! Vintage Industrial Style Blog, as usual, will give you the best tips of how to incorporate life, natural and organic materials to your home!
Open the door and invite Nature to come in. Feel the connection with it, and let it bring you the calmness, peace and serenity you’re seeking. “In recent years the growing awareness of the dwindling of the Earth’s resources have made it even more apparent that bringing nature into our homes is essential as it is a design aesthetic we can’t duplicate”.
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#1 ELEMENTS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL PEACE
Plants are not the only element connected with nature, in fact, there is a wide range of options with an inherent connection to the outdoors. Wood, cotton, leather, seagrass, and many others we could talk about. First of all, you need to find tha style that matches your personality, after that, you can choose the materials that resonate with your personal taste. It could be a dark mahogany flooring in the dining room or natural rock walls.
Vintage Industrial Style has made a huge comeback this year. Be inspired by typical American lofts with bricks exposed to welcome raw design into your life. This style definitely puts functionality over aesthetics, and all the design pieces serve a specific purpose and are versatile.
#3 WOOD TRANSFORMS YOUR MIND AND SOUL
Wood furniture has always been one of the most popular and durable of the furnishing market, and the best part is that it can be finished in so many different ways. “Look to artisan crafted furniture if you prefer a rustic and country appeal to your interiors, or look to antique wood bedroom and living furniture to bring back the nostalgia of early turn of the century home living. If your interiors prefer a contemporary appeal, wood furniture with minimal lines that is free from ornamentation can create show-stopping appeal in your kitchen bar stools or in your sleek headboard in your bedroom”, Freshome.
#4 BRING NATURE INTO YOUR DAILY BASIS’ TASKS
This idea has health, environmental, and economic benefits, and although its name was coined in recent history, indicators of biophilia design have been seen in architecture from as far back as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The appearance of the natural world, with its rich diversity of shapes, colors, and life, is universally appreciated and brings you several benefits, such as:
– Reduces stress levels
– Increases productivity
– Reduces sick days
– Makes workplaces more attractive
– Reduces pollution and cleans the air by reducing noise levels
– Boosts creativity levels
#5 FALL LEAVES AS PART OF YOUR NEW HOME RENOVATION
If you’re a fan of crafts, we’ve great news for you! Adding fall leaves to your home décor will be the ultimate trend and an infinite resource for creating different arragements. Colours can range from neutral yellow to orange, and different shades of brown, and even reds. You can fill a vase with branches of leaves or create a beautiful garland or centerpiece for your family dinner table. It’s an easy way to add a natural and warm touch to your home décor!
#6 NATURAL SUNLIGHT TO PROVIDE YOU VITAMIN D
Sunrooms are an ode to the outdoors: a place that you can feel your outside, without leaving the house, whether it is because of the beachy color palette, the spring’s first flowers or the windowed walls bringing all the natural light in!
#7 SUSTAINABILITY NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!
Design brands are thinking about the impact they cause on our Planet Earth, and have switched certain materiais to recycled materiais, however this is not all! Discover a brand new sustainable world enlightened by these lamps with LED bulbs!
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