Decorating Styles
Organic Forms: Nature's Symbols in Home Décor
The shapes of forest, flower and meadow add to enchanting interior designs
The iconography of nature adds intriguing form to textiles, walls, furniture and so many other everyday objects. Inspired by nature, designers combine the beautiful and the practical, the natural and the artificial, reason and poetry. The result is a style that celebrates nature's inherently good design in home accessories that demand a second look.
Put nature under your feet with this spectacular and multi-dimensional rug. There's a festival of colors and shapes here with a very organic feel.
Nature's symbols are seen in a pillow and the base of a lamp in this cozy living room. Designers use nature as a guide when creating, providing accessories that enhance the interiors of your home.
Jungle Flower Outdoor Pillow
Tropical iconography covers these pillows for a natural theme. Use these in your outdoor furniture for a casual accent that uses bold colors and beautiful blooms.
Vinyl Wall Decal Forest with BirdsHome Decor Murals by WowWall
These full-scale decals, portraying birch trees, bring the enchantment of the forest home.
Kenneth Cobonpue Bloom Lounge Chair
The Bloom Lounge, a plush chair made of hand quilted microfiber seems bursting with life thanks to designer Kenneth Cobonpue. The flower inspiration is evident in the form and delicacy of this lounge chair.
'Tree of Life' by Gary, Aaron & Khairul
Tiny animal figures join to create the stamp of a tree in this poster made as a call to consciousness. Tree of Life represents the life of animals in the rainforest. The designers of this piece aim to inform the public about our responsibility of stopping the destruction of the animals' habitat.
Printed panels evoke the beauty of the outdoors and bring the view from the window inside.
Grassy Lawn Charging Station
This creative charging station features artificial grass that holds your electronics while they charge. It's a nature-inspired way to conceal your phone and camera while keeping them handy.
Terrell Swan Chandelier
The designer of this whimsical papier-mâché chandelier from Stray Dog Designs borrowed the beauty of the forest when creating this lighting fixture. A four-arm light cluster glows in the middle of blooming green.
Polder Sofa by Vitra
Polder is the word used in Holland to describe the artificial land taken from the sea by way of draining canals. This inspired designer Hella Jongerius to create this unusual sofa. The Polder Sofa, from Vitra, is flat and low-lying; just like Holland's landscape.
Natural White Birch Wood Coasters by Urban + Forest
Natural birch coasters serve as beautiful mats for beverages and can also be used as impromptu bases for accessories that deserve a little attention.
How have you brought nature indoors? Share your ideas below!
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How have you brought nature indoors? Share your ideas below!
More: Style Mix: Organic Glam
Décor From the Forest and the Sea