How to Bring Nature into Your Home
With just a few simple elements, you'll have your own sanctuary
Bringing a touch of nature into your home isn’t just about making it look good—it’s about creating a space that feels calm, refreshing, and uplifting. Research has shown that incorporating natural elements in your interiors can help reduce stress, boost your mood, and even improve the air quality.
If you're looking to invite more of the outdoors into your home, here are some easy and stylish ways to do it.
Add Some Greenery - One of the simplest ways to bring nature inside is by adding houseplants. Whether you go big with a statement fiddle-leaf fig or keep it simple with low-maintenance succulents, plants have a way of instantly freshening up a space. They help purify the air and create a soothing atmosphere. Try clustering small plants on shelves or using hanging planters if you're short on floor space.
Use Natural Materials - Wood, bamboo, stone, and rattan can add warmth and texture to your home. A solid wooden dining table, rattan chairs, or stone countertops can make your space feel grounded and connected to nature. Even small decor pieces—like woven baskets or a wooden picture frame—can bring in that natural touch.
Let in the Sunlight - Nothing makes a space feel more alive than natural light! Swap heavy curtains for sheer ones, or if privacy isn’t an issue, leave your windows uncovered to let the sunshine pour in. If you're able to, skylights or large windows can make your home feel even more open and connected to the outdoors.
Bring in Earthy Colors - Colors inspired by nature—like soft greens, warm beige, and sky blue—can instantly make a space feel more serene. Consider incorporating these tones into your walls, furniture, or decorative accents to create a relaxing, nature-inspired ambiance.
Include Natural Scents - A home that smells like nature feels even more inviting. Essential oils, candles, or diffusers with scents like eucalyptus, lavender, or cedarwood can bring in the fresh, calming aromas of the great outdoors.
By adding even a few of these natural elements, you can create a space that not only looks beautiful but also feels peaceful and rejuvenating—like a little retreat right in your own home.
In health & happiness,
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Jill Reid is the author of Real Life, Discover Your Personal Truth, Life in Small Doses, and Please God, Make Me A Writer. Her books, videos, and newsletter explore life, relationships, self-improvement, health, and personal success strategies for working through the challenges of everyday life.
