Nothing compares to the appeal of using natural textures
and colours when creating beautiful, relaxing interiors.
Whether cheering up a room with a bunch of cut flowers, or
creating a sense of comfort and warmth by using organic
textiles, we love the idea of harnessing the beauty of nature
to create calm, peaceful and welcoming spaces.
Choosing the right materials to work with our client's
personal sense of style is the first step we take in making
sure they feel connected with their environment, while
bringing a bit of that outdoors feeling inside. We consult with
our client's from the outset to find out their ideal aesthetic
– where one person might enjoy the rugged, untamed look
of natural rock and recycled timber, another may prefer the
more sophisticated, classic feel of mahogany flooring and
marble surfaces. It's important that the aesthetic we choose
really resonates with each individual client, that way we can
deliver new spaces that are in harmony with their lifestyle
and make them feel relaxed and at peace in their home.
You might be thinking that the upkeep of tending to indoor
plants (and keeping them alive) sounds like a real chore...
but by opting for low maintenance plants, you can easily
introduce some life and greenery into your home without
any of the fuss. Succulent varieties are an easy-to-care-for
way of bringing some natural appeal to your dining table or
home office, and they won't need a lot of watering!
Wood finishes are another way we help to introduce some
organic feeling into a space. One of the warmest and most
versatile natural materials, there are so many ways we
use timber and it comes in a variety of species too. From
furniture and flooring, to amazing structural features like
ceiling beams, wood is not only aesthetically pleasing, but
also environmentally sensible and surprisingly durable.
Don't think you have to be a green thumb or get your hands
dirty to make this work! Sometimes we get even more
creative with our clients and use prints of wild landscapes
or patterns to add that unique natural feeling to space.
Whether we look to organic sheets and bedding in your
bedroom adorned with birds or a leafy wall treatment, a
bit of nature can comfortably find its way into any space
of your life. Ultimately we design our spaces around what
makes our clients feel emotionally charged and excited, so
it's always refreshing for us to see their positive reaction to a
bit of greenery and natural influence around the home.
Bec Douros and Lauren Silvaria from Empire Of Style. Bec
graduated from the International Institute of Home Staging and is the
editor in chief of popular lifestyle blog Bec Marks The Spot. Lauren is
a graduate of the Interior Design Institute and owner of the interior and
lifestyle boutique My Little Empire.
You can find out more about this team's natural flair for interior design
on their website – www.empireofstyle.com.au