Bringing Nature Inside with Leaf Decorations
There are many images from nature that are popular in home decor. Flowers, birds and butterflies are examples of natural things that we frequently see in people's homes. Another thing from nature that we see a bit less often but that is great for decorating the home is leaves.
Leaves are great inspiration for home design for many reasons. They represent change and growth and the cycles of life. They can be varied in shape but their shapes are always curvaceous and pretty. It is appropriate to represent them in a range of different colors. They are suitable as a design motif for children's rooms, adult spaces and shared areas of the house.
Many of us have fond memories related to leaves. Jumping in piles of leaves, looking at our first leaf really closely or seeing barren trees begin to fill with leaves in spring are things that bring many of us emotional joy. Why not add that lovely sense of nature to your home permanently?
Leaves are great inspiration for home design for many reasons. They represent change and growth and the cycles of life. They can be varied in shape but their shapes are always curvaceous and pretty. It is appropriate to represent them in a range of different colors. They are suitable as a design motif for children's rooms, adult spaces and shared areas of the house.
Many of us have fond memories related to leaves. Jumping in piles of leaves, looking at our first leaf really closely or seeing barren trees begin to fill with leaves in spring are things that bring many of us emotional joy. Why not add that lovely sense of nature to your home permanently?
I can't say enough wonderful things about this gorgeous backsplash made of leaves. It's wonderfully textured. The beautiful color brings the warmth of autumn into the house all throughout the year. And it's in a small enough space that it's not completely overwhelming. I adore it! Do you?
Although I adore the autumn leaves effect, I know that many people who want to decorate with leaves are thinking about green leaves. I like the subtle choice of light green leaves for this nursery mural. I also love the vibrant little birds that are added to it; that really brings nature inside!
I think leaves are great in a kids' room. In a girls' room, I could definitely see leaves against a pink wall. I love the color and style of this leaf design since I think it could be suited to a girls' many ages and stages.
Leaves work in grown-up rooms as well, of course. What I love about this leafy border is that it is lush and detailed, drawing the eye upward. It also works well against the wooden beams, enhancing the natural effect of both.
This silver leafy wallpaper is so chic! It has all of the beauty of the leaf design but it's tone down and made for grown-ups. I love it!
I am a big fan of wall decals. Leaves are definitely a decoration that you can get in decal form. I adore the surprising little branch of leaves here. However, you can also get much larger leafy decals.
I also adore this inspiration board. There's a lot to see here but my eye was caught by the leaves in the top left corner. Leafy collages also make nice art pieces in the home.
Leaves don't have to merely adorn the walls. They can also be a part of the furniture and accessories in the home. This leafy floral table is a great example of that!
I am definitely drawn to three-dimensional pieces that incorporate leaves into their design. Coat racks, sculptures and other free-standing pieces with leaves truly bring a sense of natural beauty into the home.
Of course, there is always the option of bringing real leaves into your home decor as well. Living plants work well but so do dried leaves such as this table centerpiece.