Going Green: How to Bring the
Outside Into Your Home
Going green has never been so
popular. More of us than ever are
ditching plastics in our daily lives and
choosing to enjoy the benefits of the
great outdoors. And when it comes to
interiors, the trend for 'bringing the
outside in' is also on the rise. Bringing
botanical elements and natural
materials into a scheme blurs the lines
between garden and home, delivering
bursts of colour, texture and vibrancy. work wonders to improve our mood
and reduce stress levels. Greenery is
thought to bring balance and harmony
to a space, creating a calm and relaxed
mood. When we surround ourselves
with the beauty and tranquillity of
nature, stresses disappear as we find
comfort and reassurance in our natural
environment.”
THE NATURAL TOUCH House plants are all well and good,
but what if you're somewhat lacking
in the green-fingered department?!
It's all too easy to forget to water
plants, which is one of the reasons why
sales of faux versions are booming.
“Faux plants really are big news at
the moment,” says Roselind. “There
have been great improvements in
quality, meaning that the best ones are
now completely lifelike. They're also
maintenance-free and safer for pets
and people with allergies. It's easy to
see why they're the ultimate way to
add instant greenery!”
We all know that a walk in the
countryside is the ultimate stress
buster, but it's a somewhat tricky
thing to achieve if you live in the
middle of a busy city! So, what's
the solution? Instead of taking
yourself into nature; bring nature
to you. “We're naturally drawn to
the great outdoors. Being around
nature can help us feel refreshed
and reinvigorated,” says Roselind.
“So bringing natural elements into
the home such as plants, flowers,
and even indoor trees and ferns, can
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