Natural elements adding pizzazz to your decor

Including natural elements in home décor has become the trending topic of the day. They add natural charm to a place and are one of the most effective ways of adding colour and freshness to a space, whether indoor or outdoor. Not everyone is blessed with a green thumb or has the time to clean the dirt associated with potted plants, which is why artificial plant décor is gaining so much favour. They lend the space the same earthy appeal without any of the maintenance hassles associated with natural plants. Also they are highly cost effective and last a long time making the investment well worth it.

A great design idea for decorating a living room is to combine natural artificial plants with natural flowers. Brighten up a dark area with corner flower vase arrangement; roses, orchids and sunflower are the most commonly used flowers. They add bright pops of colour while giving the space a natural earthy appeal.  Your reading nook can particularly benefit from the natural texture and good energy of plants.. Artificial palm trees are also frequently used for living room decor, as they add to the natural look and feel. You can achieve a beautiful mix of both natural and artificial by combining a beautiful centre table arrangement of natural flowers with artificial potted plants. 

Potted plants are also the perfect way to decorate a small balcony. If you are worried about using up floor space, consider hanging planter boxes for balconies, a beautifully natural way to cover up the railings. Not only do they provide both shade and privacy to the balcony, they also add colour and freshness to the space.

An important part of outdoor décor is outdoor garden furniture. A small balcony can also be made to look beautiful and elegant by adding a few well thought pieces of outdoor furniture. You can also give it a bistro feel by simply adding outdoor chairs in bright colours and pairing it off with a small round coffee table. Made of rattan, artificial wicker or even metal, outdoor furniture adds an unmistakable touch of class. Folding tables and chairs offer the extra convenience of moving the seating around as required. Ottomans and chaise lounges are also great options for outdoor furniture if you are looking for a more eclectic kind of seating arrangement. Simple chairs and tables can be made to look great when accessorized with bright patterned cushions, throws, table runners and rugs, especially when it comes to outdoor décor. You could also add to the eclectic décor by using unusual containers for plants such as tin cans, buckets, old tires and teakettles. You could even consider using an old bicycle decorated with flowers. Now this one will have al your guests in awe.

Whether you have been blessed with a small patio or a large garden, outdoor furniture and plants make for one great combination for a stunning décor. You may as well get used to the many compliments that are sure to come your way.