BRINGING IN THE OUTDOORS

As ‘working from home’ is becoming the new norm, more people are looking for new ways to bring in the outdoors. We’ll continue to see things like unpainted - wooden cabinetry, and naturally distressed beams as fixed custom finishes in 2022 and beyond.  

Design by Amber Lewis

While bringing natural finishes into your home isn’t a new concept, the concept of bringing it into every room is an absolute game changer.  The key is to introduce things that make you feel emotionally charged in each room – calm, soothed and rejuvenated.  

 ^{HERE ARE 4 EASY WAYS TO BRING NATURAL, ORGANIC ELEMENTS INDOORS:}

^{1. head outside and find some oversized tree foliage for your vanity and countertop vases to give your baths and living spaces an earthy feel.} 

 ^{Design by Lindsey Gerber Interiors}

 ^{2. Try adding fresh, organic sheets and bedding printed with patterned leaves and birds to your bedrooms.}  

 ^{Schumacher X Cerlie Kemble Creeping Fern Fabric in Light Green}

^{Botanical Floral Leaf Organic Cotton Sheets by Wayfair}

^{3. A great way to completely transport you to the outdoors when entering a room is to incorporate subtle scents in common spaces throughout your home.  I'm obsessed with the reed diffusers by NEST.  My faves are BAMBOO, CEDAR LEAF & LAVENDER. BIRCHWOOD PINE is also a must have. Trust me, total game changer.}

Reed Diffuser & Candle in Bamboo by NEST

^{4. Our last tip is to incorporate small furnishings such as wooden stools, jute rugs, wicker baskets, concrete vases and woven blinds into your decor.  These are easy but impactful ways to add some natural warmth to your abode.}  

^{Design by Joanna Gaines}

^{Design by Athena Calderone}