If you’re looking to incorporate more color into your home, but the idea of color scares you, turn to nature for inspiration. Drawing inspiration from colors naturally found together outdoors is one of the best ways to pair colors together to create a cohesive and often unexpected look. Read on for ways to use nature to design an interior color scheme.
Shades of green
Organic greens are one of the first colors that come to mind when envisioning the outdoors. When you think of a beautifully landscaped home, varying shades of greens are layered to create a multi-dimensional landscape that is filled with depth. You can bring this same approach into your home by layering shades of green ranging from pale to deep green.
Pale blue and green
Pale blue and green are a tried-and-true color combination that mimics the sky and the ground. It’s a grounding color palette that is both soothing and energizing at the same time. Pale blue walls coupled with deep green sofas, anchored by tans and whites, can bring a feeling of the outdoors inside your house. This color combination feels incredibly natural in a room that is surrounded by windows and glass doors.
Green and white or blue and white
Both green and white and blue and white are classic yet fresh color combinations. These combinations are an excellent base for incorporating additional colors or leaving as is. Green and white can evoke feelings of a bright spring day, and blue and white can make you feel like you’re spending the day on the water. Layering in tans and browns can help anchor both color combinations.
Green and purple
Green and purple are reminiscent of the first days of spring when the crocus flowers bloom. The pops of purple against the green grass have a hopeful feeling that warmer, sunnier days are ahead. Incorporating pops of purple in an all-green room can liven up a smaller space, such as a powder bath or a dining room.
Layer organic neutrals
Almost any nature-inspired color palette can be grounded by organic shades of tan, brown, or dark gray. Whether it’s a tan sisal rug, deep mahogany furniture, exposed wood beams, or wood countertop, layering shades that mimic tree trunks, branches, or mulch can anchor and add warmth to your interior space.
Pink, red, purple, green, white
Fully leaning into the color combinations from your garden can create a vibrant, maximalist look inside your home. In addition, following the 60-30-10 color rule can help the room feel the most cohesive. For example, making 60% of the space green, 30% of the room white and 10% pink can create a cohesive yet colorful atmosphere.
