When you live in an apartment or a home without any outside space, it can feel a bit stifling. You can be left wondering just how you can feel the fresh air and bring a bit of the outside in. While opening windows is great, there is a lot more than can be done in order to improve the overall feel of your home. In this article we take a look at some top tips on how you can bring the outside in for your apartment and have a space that feels like your own little slice of zen. Keep reading to find out more.
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Focus on your decor
When it comes to bringing the outside into your home, the first thing you need to do is look at your decor. Think about a colour scheme that reflects the outside, so light greens, pale blues and yellow hues. You could add wallpaper that is floral, or perhaps look into artificial green walls that can make it look as though you have real foliage in your space. Add pictures to the wall of seascapes or country fields, and consider how you can let additional lighting in with the use of blinds and mirrors.
Consider how you can add plants to your indoor space
Plants are the best way to bring the outside into your apartment and make you feel like you have your own little oasis inside. You could add plants in a myriad of ways, from large potted plants, to those that hang from the ceiling, or even dried bunches that you display on your mantelpiece. Make sure you check out how to let these plants thrive and put them in the ideal spot for growth – some prefer direct sunlight, others prefer to be in the shade and some need watering a lot more than others!
Think about the smells of your home
Another way to bring the outside in, is with scent. You can add scent to your home in many ways, with the most popular being reed diffusers, room sprays and scented candles. Try to add smells such as light floral scents, fresh cotton, or burnt embers. These are fresh scents that really remind you of the outdoors and can leave you picturing yourself outside on a spring day. Try not to have too many conflicting scents as it can dull the one you want to stand out.
These are just a few things you can do that can help to bring the outside into your apartment. When it comes to having a relaxing space that means you don’t feel too claustrophobic, these tips are sure to help. When surrounded by greenery, you just feel better and your home has a nicer and more airy feel to it too. What are some top pieces of advice you have for bringing the outside into your apartment? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you.
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