There’s a certain tranquility and harmony to the natural world that a lot of us are missing in our daily lives. That’s why so many of us resort to taking those long trips in the outdoors. The natural world re-centres us and has an almost meditative effect. Well, you don’t have to travel to get that. The key to keeping that balance at home is to make your home itself a natural haven. These tips we’ve collected can help you do just that without living in a forest.
Just add water
The sound of running water and the look of that cool liquid is part of what makes nature retreats so peaceful. Most people have a natural affinity for the beauty of water so try keeping some in the home. The garden is the best place to keep a water feature, whether it be a fountain or otherwise. Natural swimming pools can make it feel like you have your very own clean lake to dip into, too.
Grow your own
Part of maintaining that natural feeling in your home is accepting that it’s about more than just the sight of it. Your home should be able to provide that element to all your senses. There’s nothing that can replace the taste of natural grown vegetables, for example. Try keeping your own garden where you can grow food for you and the family. It will cut down on those shopping bills and might even become a lifelong hobby.
Let there be light
Artificial light has a lot of detrimental effects. Besides the headaches a HD screen can give, it wreaks havoc on our body’s natural sleeping pattern. Use the benefits of natural light and invite the brightness inside. More people are starting to use floor-to-roof windows and sunroofs to accomplish this. If you can manage the extension, a conservatory can make a fantastic place of relaxation in any home.
Use natural materials
Artificial interiors can feel stifling. Plaster and concrete are what most often creates that disconnect between us and the harmony we can feel in a natural environment. An interior made of natural materials can fix all that. Wood flooring has been rising in popularity over carpets for a while now, but wood and bare stone walls can add a whole new level of warm comfort to the home. There are even companies that specialise in offering natural interiors these days.
Invite the outside in
One aspect of the natural world missing from your home may very well be life itself. We’re not recommending planting trees all over the home, but try engaging your home with a little more plant-life inside. They might take a little work, but they look great as a focal point and can keep a lovely fragrance in the air that you won’t get in a can. They can even help with stress.
Comfort is the most important aspect of a home. More people are finding that their comfort can tie directly into how natural or fake their home feels. Try our tips and see if you don’t feel a greater sense of equilibrium in the home than before.
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