Mother Nature is a great decorator, she can teach us a thing or two about bringing outdoors indoors. I love Mother Nature and I always look for ways to emulate her in my home. She definitely has a way with her decorating skills and always has a surprise up her sleeve.
Over the last few years, I have been looking for ways to bring the outdoors indoors. Being a renter, I am limited to how much I can change the decor in my apartment. But this has not stopped me adding a few bits and bobs to the place, leaving my mark.
In this article, I hope to share some of the ways that I am bringing the outdoors indoors. These ideas are more important now that the Autumn season has arrived.
Bring the Outdoors Indoors
When I am thinking about bringing the great outdoors indoors, I am thinking something small. For those limited on budget, this is something that you can do without breaking the bank. Upcycling and DIY are very essential tools if you don’t want to spend too much money.
Plants and Fresh Flowers
Over the last two years, I have been nursing my orchids which have started to flower. It took a long time for them to finally flower but now that they are in bloom, they look gorgeous. What I love about orchids is they do not need much attention.
During the times when the orchards didn’t flower, I opted to purchase fresh flowers. The farmers market always has the best affordable fresh flowers and always by a bunch. Flowers not only recycle the air around your home, but they also make it look pretty too.
Plant Fruits & Vegetables
When I was young we used to plant vegetables and fruits in various planters. Living in the city, it is not always possible to have a garden, instead
If you’re fortunate to have a garden, check out *The Tree Centre for some inspiration. I have my eye on the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree, it would look gorgeous in the corner in my living room.
Use Outdoor Materials
When it comes to messing with your home decor, I always opt for natural materials. Wood and stone are the best materials that come to mine, wooden floors are the best all year round.
Whilst this is not for the faint-hearted, a small sand pit can bring the feeling of the seaside indoors. I love how the sand feels under my feet and
Decorate with outdoor furniture
When it comes to decorating your home and bringing outdoors indoors, rattan is the best choice. Everyone always
If none of these ideas is possible in your home, I would suggest a tree house. Or better yet, check out these ideas and see which would work for your home. I hope you find ways that bring the outdoors indoors and be one with nature.
This is a collaborative post
Angela Milnes says
I really want to plant some fruit and veg in our garden this year. We have a herb planter in the home and it saves money.
Lisa Favre says
I love the idea of bring the outdoors inside. I don’t use flowers nearly enough in my home but it’s about time that I start! I didn’t realize that fresh flowers are more affordable at the farmers market.
Melanie Walsh says
Having natural pieces in the home makes my home feel fresh and put together. Fresh flowers are typically my go-to, but I’m inspired to branch out.
Sonia says
I am so useless at looking after plants, they always seem to die on me no matter how hard I try to look after them, which is a shame because I just love having plants around the house.
Heather says
I think I’ll leave the sand outside, but I definitely love bringing foilage inside to enjoy. Nature surely is beautiful.
Steph says
We love our rattan furniture, means we can sit outside and relax but in the fresh air
candy says
I have found that it doesn’t to be much just something and from different seasons. Flowers during spring, summer and fall. Pinecones and different items.
Crystal says
Bringing the outdoors in is the only way I survive these winters! I absolutely love these tips!
Ave says
I live in a city and I really wish we would have a huge garden, but at least we have a small balcony and I can grow some of my plants there. I also love to buy fresh flowers once in a while.
Marie Blake says
It really can bring a room to life! I love that orchid in the kitchen, such a lovely flower.
Ronnie says
Bringing plants inside really livens up the room. Not just because of the vivid green colors, but also because they seem to bring energy. Like you, I don’t have a garden so I have a few indoor plants to care for. 🙂
Sarah Pool says
I really need to get more house plants, I think they look great and as you say are a great way of bringing the outdoors inside.
Miranda says
Oh Yes, house plants are the best way to bring the outdoors indoors
Mary Edwards says
This is a great idea. What a great way to add some color to your home.
Melissa Chapman says
I never thought that bringing outdoor furniture style was possible but those rattan chairs is a great idea. Unfortunately the last plant I was given is in the process of dying but I am trying to have plants in my house when possible.
Kerry Norris says
We’re hoping to do this more with our living room.
It’s defo lacking in plants and flowers
Annette, 3 Little Buttons says
Well done on your orchids! They are definitely worth the wait. I have to agree that there is something so wonderful about bringing the outdoors, indoors through they use of plants, cut flowers and other natural materials. We’ve been doing this slowly over the past year, and it really adds to the feel-good vibe.
Melanie Walsh says
Having natural pieces in the home makes my home feel fresh and put together. Fresh flowers are typically my go-to, but I’m inspired to branch out.
Mary Edwards says
This is a great idea. What a great way to add some color to your home.
Ave says
I live in a city and I really wish we would have a huge garden, but at least we have a small balcony and I can grow some of my plants there. I also love to buy fresh flowers once in a while.
Lisa Favre says
I love the idea of bring the outdoors inside. I don’t use flowers nearly enough in my home but it’s about time that I start! I didn’t realize that fresh flowers are more affordable at the farmers market.
Crystal says
Bringing the outdoors in is the only way I survive these winters! I absolutely love these tips!
Ronnie says
Bringing plants inside really livens up the room. Not just because of the vivid green colors, but also because they seem to bring energy. Like you, I don’t have a garden so I have a few indoor plants to care for. 🙂
candy says
I have found that it doesn’t to be much just something and from different seasons. Flowers during spring, summer and fall. Pinecones and different items.
Steph says
We love our rattan furniture, means we can sit outside and relax but in the fresh air
Heather says
I think I’ll leave the sand outside, but I definitely love bringing foilage inside to enjoy. Nature surely is beautiful.
Melissa Chapman says
I never thought that bringing outdoor furniture style was possible but those rattan chairs is a great idea. Unfortunately the last plant I was given is in the process of dying but I am trying to have plants in my house when possible.
Kerry Norris says
We’re hoping to do this more with our living room.
It’s defo lacking in plants and flowers
Angela Milnes says
I really want to plant some fruit and veg in our garden this year. We have a herb planter in the home and it saves money.
Marie Blake says
It really can bring a room to life! I love that orchid in the kitchen, such a lovely flower.
Sonia says
I am so useless at looking after plants, they always seem to die on me no matter how hard I try to look after them, which is a shame because I just love having plants around the house.
Annette, 3 Little Buttons says
Well done on your orchids! They are definitely worth the wait. I have to agree that there is something so wonderful about bringing the outdoors, indoors through they use of plants, cut flowers and other natural materials. We’ve been doing this slowly over the past year, and it really adds to the feel-good vibe.
Sarah Pool says
I really need to get more house plants, I think they look great and as you say are a great way of bringing the outdoors inside.
Miranda says
Oh Yes, house plants are the best way to bring the outdoors indoors