For most people, nature means finding peace and escaping the hectic pace of everyday life to recharge your batteries. If you live in the big city and rarely enjoy nature, you can bring nature into your home with these ideas. Natural materials, plants and finds from the forest ensure a pleasant natural feeling in your own four walls and have a calming effect on the body and mind stressed by everyday life.
Plants and flowers bring nature directly into the home and give every room, whether rustic or modern, a completely new effect. Not only do they look pretty, but they also have a positive effect on our health by eliminating toxic substancessubstances from the airfilter and increase the humidity. The best houseplants for clean air include leaf banners, sanseverias, spider plants and ivy plants.
If your apartment doesn't have space for a kitchen garden, you can still create a small herb garden in the kitchen. In addition to the bright green, fresh herbs provide exquisite scents and give every dish a special spice. There are numerous herbs that you can grow yourself, such as basil, rosemary, thyme and mint. Your herb garden doesn't necessarily have to be on the windowsill, but can also be installed hanging on the wall or above the kitchen island. With a little craftsmanship and imagination you can make one yourselfCreate a vertical herb garden.
From light maple to dark walnut: no matter which type of wood you prefer, the fact is that wood conveys warmth and comfort. You can bring more nature into your home with solid wood furniture in which the grains and colors are not hidden but are consciously showcased. Natural, authentic and natural are keywords that characterize the natural living trend.Coffee tables made from tree slicesin natural form, for example, are very popular with people who want to furnish their home in harmony with nature.
Vertical gardens andgreen wallshave been growing in popularity for some time. Previously used in commercial spaces, they are now finding their way into private homes. Plants are planted next to and on top of each other on the wall and impress with their natural look. Thanks to the versatility of the installation systems (fabric bags, box modules and wire frames), the wall greening can be individually adapted to the homeowner's wishes and the room situation. Plant walls also offer other benefits such as sound insulation and air improvement for a quiet and healthy indoor climate.
Another eye-catcher are leafless branches and twigs, which can seem a bit bizarre, but can be perfectly integrated into the furnishings. Next time you walk in the woods, keep an eye out for beautifully shaped branches that you can use for a variety of DIY projects!
This hanging lamp, for example, can be easily made from a branch and various light bulbs with a textile cable.In this articleyou will find detailed instructions!
You can wonderfully drape and organize your jewelry on this gold-painted branch. All you need is a vase, a beautifully shaped branch, spray paint and old newspapers as a base. Spray the branch generously with the color spray and allow it to dry. Then place the branch in the vase and hang the jewelry. For more stability, you can fill the vase with sand, shells, pebbles or coarse decorative sand.
