People have always enjoyed bringing fascinating objects from the natural world in their homes. In days gone by this was probably limited to random shell collections and bunches of dried flowers. Today strikingly beautiful natural curiosities are being sold that bring all the mystery and beauty found outside into the home in an inspiring way.
Long ago when explorers discovered a new species, they would have to draw the item as they could not just take a photograph like we can today. These drawings were then engraved onto plates and many of these are still in existence today. These prints are sought after and have found their way into many modern interiors.
As far back as the Renaissance, the desire to collect objects from the natural world was apparent. Wealthy monarchs and merchants filled cabinets, or even entire rooms, with bizarre and beautiful found objects. These small collections of extraordinary objects are now often found in museums.
Although curiosities are still kept in cabinets by some people, the trend now is to place them throughout the home, adding interest in many different rooms from bedrooms to lounges. Sometimes the addition of a single object found in nature can make all the difference to a vignette. For example, an old suitcase with a stack of books and a twisted branch with tendrils on top can create an eye catching display.
One of the most common ways of introducing nature into an interior is by using prints. Bird prints have always been popular but the ocean has increasingly become a source of fascination with enlarged prints of sea creatures like the octopus making an appearance on many walls. Vintage style prints are snatched up with the current addiction to this style.
Prints can work extremely well when grouped together to form a balanced display. Identical frames help to unify the composition. Colors and subject matter must work together. For example, oceanographic prints with a color palette of greys, blues, blacks and whites compliment one another and create a display well suited to a minimalistic interior.
Moss collages and scans of the skeletons of seahorses are some of these unusual items that can add instant fascination to any interior. Some objects like skulls, bones and antlers are considered rather creepy by some people whilst others love them. Antlers have become very trendy of late, being seen in many interiors where they are used in many different ways. Groups of antlers on a wall can have an effective impact, whilst a single pair teamed with other objects from nature like branches can be just as striking. They are even being used in other unusual ways, for example as chandeliers. Skulls and bones with their interesting shapes and neutral color also suit minimalistic interiors.
Natural curiosities have always inspired us. We love looking at them, collecting them and today they add that organic element we desire to our homes. The sources of inspiration for creativity found in the colors and shapes of objects like leaves, flowers, birds and butterflies are endless. These elements may be used individually or combined in interesting ways. Such items are available at interior design stores, many of which can be found online.
Long ago when explorers discovered a new species, they would have to draw the item as they could not just take a photograph like we can today. These drawings were then engraved onto plates and many of these are still in existence today. These prints are sought after and have found their way into many modern interiors.
As far back as the Renaissance, the desire to collect objects from the natural world was apparent. Wealthy monarchs and merchants filled cabinets, or even entire rooms, with bizarre and beautiful found objects. These small collections of extraordinary objects are now often found in museums.
Although curiosities are still kept in cabinets by some people, the trend now is to place them throughout the home, adding interest in many different rooms from bedrooms to lounges. Sometimes the addition of a single object found in nature can make all the difference to a vignette. For example, an old suitcase with a stack of books and a twisted branch with tendrils on top can create an eye catching display.
One of the most common ways of introducing nature into an interior is by using prints. Bird prints have always been popular but the ocean has increasingly become a source of fascination with enlarged prints of sea creatures like the octopus making an appearance on many walls. Vintage style prints are snatched up with the current addiction to this style.
Prints can work extremely well when grouped together to form a balanced display. Identical frames help to unify the composition. Colors and subject matter must work together. For example, oceanographic prints with a color palette of greys, blues, blacks and whites compliment one another and create a display well suited to a minimalistic interior.
Moss collages and scans of the skeletons of seahorses are some of these unusual items that can add instant fascination to any interior. Some objects like skulls, bones and antlers are considered rather creepy by some people whilst others love them. Antlers have become very trendy of late, being seen in many interiors where they are used in many different ways. Groups of antlers on a wall can have an effective impact, whilst a single pair teamed with other objects from nature like branches can be just as striking. They are even being used in other unusual ways, for example as chandeliers. Skulls and bones with their interesting shapes and neutral color also suit minimalistic interiors.
Natural curiosities have always inspired us. We love looking at them, collecting them and today they add that organic element we desire to our homes. The sources of inspiration for creativity found in the colors and shapes of objects like leaves, flowers, birds and butterflies are endless. These elements may be used individually or combined in interesting ways. Such items are available at interior design stores, many of which can be found online.
