Summer invites us to step outside, to enjoy the open air, the sun, the sea, the mountains… And how wonderful it feels! It’s not just about being on vacation and leaving work behind; scientific evidence confirms that when we spend time immersed in nature-rich environments, our bodies generate feelings of serenity, rest, and safety, increasing dopamine in the brain and even improving our immune system.
With the arrival of autumn, we return to our work routines, the days get shorter, and we spend more time at home. For these months, we propose a challenge: find a balance between our contemporary, urban lifestyle with busy schedules and our most basic instincts and needs as beings who are part of nature. Open your home’s doors and let nature in.
You can enjoy the outdoors inside your home year-round by considering small details such as opting for natural materials and colors. Stone, wood, and organic fabrics, like cozy cotton sheets, are textures that bring us closer to nature, whether in furniture or accessories. You can also use your outings to collect some pine cones, flowers, or pretty stones to decorate a corner. Choose neutral and natural colors, along with a touch of green.
Remember, no matter how urban you are, surrounding yourself with plants not only helps decorate and beautify your home but also refreshes the air, purifies the atmosphere, absorbs bad odors, neutralizes electricity, and reduces humidity… all of which benefit your health and mood. Big, small, hanging, climbing, or vases with flowers, there are species for every corner of the house.
The kitchen also connects us with nature. Choosing seasonal and local fruits and vegetables fills our tables with scents and flavors that bring us closer to the earth, nourishing both body and soul.
And to end your day, let nature envelop you. Give yourself some time for self-care. For your daily hygiene and beauty routine, choose natural cosmetics that provide your skin with all their power and properties.
Ultimately, to transform your home into an oasis, pay attention to every texture, color, aroma, flavor… and the overall sensation that each element brings into your space, so you can enjoy nature indoors all year long.
