Nature Inspired Interiors: How to Bring the Outdoors In
I believe your surroundings directly impact your way of life and your home should be a place of calm and creativity - a space where you feel connected to the world around you. With the rise of biophilic design, more people are turning to nature inspired interiors to bring the beauty of the outdoors into their homes.
From botanical wallpaper to earthy textures, here’s how you can also create a nature-filled space that feels calming and stylish.
1. Start with Nature Inspired Interior Wallpaper
Wallpaper is one of the most impactful ways to infuse nature into your home and whether it’s floral motifs or animal prints, wallpaper transforms a space easily.
At Jardell Hill Design, our hand-drawn wallpapers celebrate the beauty of nature with intricate details and soft-colour palettes. A wallpaper like our Alba Toile design featuring Scottish landscapes, or an animal inspired design like the Rhino Wallpaper can instantly create a connection to the natural world, making your space feel fresh and vibrant.
2. Choose Natural Materials
Beyond wallpaper, the type of materials you use in your home play a huge role in achieving a nature-inspired feel. Different materials you can choose can be;
Wood – from furniture to flooring, wood adds warmth and depth.
Linen & Cotton – these are breathable, natural fabrics that create softness in a space.
Rattan & Wicker – are perfect for adding texture to accessories like lampshades.
Stone & Clay – incorporating these materials in decor pieces can ground a room and give visual interest.
Even small details, like cushions and lampshades made from linen or cotton can enhance the natural feel of a space while also adding comfort.
3. Maximise Natural Light
Light is an essential element in nature-inspired interiors. You can maximise natural light by using sheer curtains to let more light shine through, by using mirrors to reflect the light and adding soft lighting like lamps for the evenings. If your space needs extra warmth, lampshades with floral or animal-inspired prints can create a soft, inviting glow while keeping the natural theme cohesive.
4. Bring in Greenery
The simplest way to connect your home to nature? Plants. Adding greenery instantly makes a room feel more alive. Some great plant choices include snake plants, ferns and monstera plants.
5. Work with an Earthy Colour Palette
Colour has a powerful impact on how a space feels. Earthy tones like soft greens, deep browns and muted blues create a soothing atmosphere. These hues can be introduced through:
Wallpaper designs featuring nature-inspired illustrations
Textiles such as cushions, throws, and curtains
Furniture pieces made from wood or natural fibres
6. Use Art & Accessories with a Nature Theme
Adding in nature inspired artwork can bring personality to a space. Botanical prints, wildlife illustrations, and landscape sketches can tie the theme together.
Our hand-drawn homeware designs, from intricate wallpapers to detailed soft furnishings, offer an effortless way to integrate art into your everyday space. A statement wallpaper paired with complementary soft furnishings creates a cohesive, nature-inspired interior.
Final Thoughts
Bringing the outdoors in doesn’t require a complete home makeover—small changes like adding wallpaper, natural textures, and greenery from plants can make a big impact.
You can browse all the wallpaper that we have available here - www.jardellhilldesign.com/luxury-wallpaper Each design is hand-drawn by Jardell from her Edinburgh studio.
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