Bedroom Furniture Design

Nature Inspired Bedroom Designs

When you're working on the interior design scheme of a bedroom, chances are you want it to be comfortable and relaxing. This leads many people to decide they want to create a bedroom design that is inspired by nature. Even with this general direction, many people have a hard time figuring out exactly where to start or what they should incorporate into a nature inspired bedroom design. Here are a few tips and tricks on where to start and what to look for.

Where to Start

The truth is, the jumping off point for creating a bedroom design can be anything. Some people prefer to start at the top and work their way to the bottom; while others work from the ground up. These are two easy methods, but they can quickly stop you dead in your tracks.

Instead, find a particular item or object that you're really drawn to. One that speaks volumes about what you're looking to achieve in the space. It could be a duvet, a nightstand, a throw rug, wallpapering, wall art or even a bedside table lamp. Then, draw your inspiration from this. You can easily come up with entire nature-inspired bedroom designs using a single piece. Draw the color palette from your inspiration piece and go from there. You'll be surprised at how easy it is to create a nature inspired bedroom design once you're working from inspiration.

What to Look For

The truth is, 'nature inspired' does not necessarily mean it's all about flowers and fauna. It can be a marine-inspired theme, or simply a color scheme that is drawn from natural hues.

For a color palette, look for colors that you would expect to see occurring naturally outside your window. This does not necessarily translate into muted olive greens or other soft, muted tones. If you're drawn to the red poppies in your garden, or that bright yellow hibiscus, then you've been inspired by nature and you can easily incorporate that into your bedroom design.

Next, you'll need to find furniture that works for the space. When working to create a nature inspired bedroom design, you'll want to steer clear of pieces that feature too much ornamentation. Instead, opt for pieces with clean lines and fluid, organic shapes. Opt for natural wood tones rather than painted finishes. While nature isn't necessarily simple, it tends to be interpreted as 'natural' and 'simple.' This should be seen in your furniture choices.

Of course, depending on your personal style, it's also perfectly acceptable to choose carved wooden pieces that feature ornate but natural botanical details for your bedroom design. This is especially true if you are going for a tropical style. However, keep in mind that this does not necessarily blend well with other nature-based styles, nor is it for everyone.