Welcoming natural elements into your home

Incorporating a fresh atmosphere into the bones of your home is simpler than you think. With a few key ideas, you can make environmentally friendly choices that also add to the aesthetic of your home. There are hundreds of ways to include this trending design as a permanent fixture in your property. 

Going natural? Here’s why your health will also benefit 

We all want to live better, achieve our physical goals and work towards a more organic, sustainable lifestyle. By using natural elements throughout your home, you are setting yourself up for success. Not sure how you should embody the au nauturelle way? Discover components of your home you’d like to upgrade and begin there. 

Levelling up your home to include natural elements may result in the following pleasant surprises:

• Improved air quality 
• A balanced environment 
• Seamless flow of natural light 
• Strengthened connection to nature 

As we are surrounded by technology and numerous artificial services and products throughout our days, having a home that represents tranquillity can be a welcome reprieve. Using natural materials to achieve this can add a mindful element to make your home more inviting. 

Fabrics and materials to swoon over 

Wood is one of the most adaptable natural materials you can use in your home. From flooring to furniture, you can use wood as functional decor. Tables and chairs can be used indoors and outdoors to create a transitional decor style that reflects either classic or modern aesthetics. 

Wood is a stunning accompaniment to a home that’s undergoing a renovation. However, you don’t need to break the bank to include this in your natural overhaul. Simple finishes such as wood panels, frames, utensils and lamps can help you bring this authentic texture into your home. 

Natural fibres such as linen, jute and cotton are great ideas for a lived-in, cottage-core feel. Use this in the rooms you spend the most time in or replace fabrics across the whole house for a significant change. Curtains, beddings, towels, and rugs can be incorporated as beautiful additions to every room in these fabrics. 

Purity with purpose 

Remove the need for unnecessary gadgets and acquire natural air purifiers for your home. Plants such as aloe vera, spider plants, snake plants, and the peace lily absorb toxins from the air through their leaves and roots, releasing fresh oxygen in their place. Natural air purification methods can also include using Himalayan salt lamps, diffusers with essential oils, and beeswax candles. These are inexpensive and decorative ways to welcome natural elements into your home. 

Allow your bathroom to be a main source of purifying energy by draping eucalyptus leaves on the shower head. As the steam releases the aromatic scent, you will receive therapeutic benefits of relaxation and calm.  

Invigorate and replenish your household 

Whether you live on your own, with a partner or with your family, a home’s energy is important. It is a place of comfort, and you should always be seeking to amplify its serenity. With the right additions, you are sure to create a peaceful oasis you can’t wait to return to after a stressful day. REALGLEN Properties prides itself on being an all-encompassing home and lifestyle company. From finding the ideal property, furnishing it, renovating it and all the information you need about real estate - we have you covered. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest ideas delivered directly to your inbox.