Using Natural Home Decor in Any Room 5 Tips on How to Nail an Earthy Theme

Whether it’s a bedroom, living room, or bathroom, creating a natural, earthy feel in your home design can make your space feel cohesive, comforting, and pure. Not only that, but natural items and décor are timeless and adaptable to nearly any design style. Whether you choose coastal chic, modern, contemporary, or boho, these natural elements will likely suit your specific style and personality with just a bit of tweaking. 

But how do you accomplish this utterly beautiful and simplistic style, and where do you start? Try out these five tips on what natural home décor to use for an earthy theme. You’ll be on your way to gorgeous natural home design in no time!

Use Jute Rugs

Rug: Kaleen; 8504-44-Natural

Known for their natural fibers, there’s almost no better way to start off your earth home décor theme than with a jute rug. Not only are they natural in their appearance, but you can also feel good knowing that jute rugs are created using natural fibers – they look good and often offer an environmentally friendly option.

A jute rug is sure to create the perfect canvas for adding additional texture, natural color, and design, especially because it’s part of the flooring! You can find these rugs in a number of designs, including unique patterns and varying colors. Who says a jute rug has to be plain? Choose one that really speaks to you, or keep it simple and natural, it’s totally up to you!

Use Textured Natural-Colored Décor

Design: REBECCA HAY  Photography: MIKE CHAJECKI

One thing that can heighten your natural home design with an earthy theme is to use textured, natural-colored home décor, and stick to it! While this may seem like a simple task, it can be tempting to purchase other types of décor and design elements that may not fit this look. While investing in a few pieces that don’t fit your exact vision can work for you, straying too far can cause the design to feel divided rather than united.

Adding rattan chairs, woven baskets, and thick, textured linens and pillows will help you be successful when attempting to get the perfect natural home design. You can use these throughout your living spaces, including living rooms, sitting rooms, offices, and even bedrooms.

Incorporate Indoor Greenery

Design: Hibou Design & Co.  Photography: Drew Hadley

First and foremost, indoor greenery speaks natural because it is! There are tons of indoor plants that you can use to create a natural interior design. Try tall indoor trees like fiddle leaf figs, rubber plants, parlor palms, and yucca to add height and dimension to any natural bedroom or living room, and pair them with a basic pot for a sophisticated look. These are just a few examples of low-light trees that you can use to embrace the outdoors inside. Plus, not only do these indoor trees offer a simple, natural décor element, but they’re also relatively easy to take care of!

Not looking for a tree or don’t have room for a large plant? Try a different plant that you can hang or plant in a smaller pot. Pothos plants, strings of pearls, spider plants, and ferns are excellent candidates for indoor greenery that will give you the natural look and feel you’re looking for in your space.

Use Earthy Tones as a Color Palette

Design: HIBOU DESIGN & CO.  Photography: DREW HADLEY 

When you think of natural décor and natural design styles, you probably think about colors like beige, green, white, and creme. That’s because shades of these colors are found naturally throughout most parts of the world, and they have a way of allowing other natural décor elements to shine.

When creating your home’s color palette, stick to these simple colors that truly encompass all the beauty that the Earth has to offer. Lighter shades typically lend to brighter spaces, so keep this in mind when choosing palettes. Medium and dark-toned shades can also be used, but they tend to create moodier spaces than light and airy. Overall, it’s best to stick to crème, beige, white, dark brown, camel, and green.

Use Natural Materials Like Stone and Wood

Design: HIBOU DESIGN & CO.  Photography: DREW HADLEY

What better way to incorporate natural décor and interior design into your home than by using natural elements like stone and wood? These materials evoke the natural essence of the world because they come from it!

When creating your natural interior design, you can add these materials in a variety of ways. One popular way is with furniture. Try natural wood side or end tables, coffee tables, or dining room tables that are finished with light stains. Lighter stains allow the appearance of knots, mineral streaks, and graining to show through, further elevating and achieving that natural design.

If furniture isn’t on your list, you can also invest in wood and stone décor. Stone bookends, bowls, and countertops are just a few examples of available natural items that enhance a simple, natural design. Wooden shelving, art, and sculptures are also top choices for décor that is ideal for the natural design look.

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