How to bring Earthy Tones and Warm Metallics into your Home to Create a Cosy Sanctuary

October 28th, 2024
Design

Rewind back a few years and the grey trend was well and truly in its element, with homes painted top to toe in various shades of grey. If you were never that enamoured by grey, you will have been glad to see the back of it and the move in trend towards earthy, natural tones. However, if you are worried this means changing everything in your home to an equally boring ‘beige’ colour, you will be happy to hear that there is so much more to decorating in natural colours than you envisaged. Alle Interiors are here to show you how to bring earthy tones and warm metallics into your home to create a cosy sanctuary.

When we think of using natural colours in our homes, it can often conjure up visions of beige and yet more beige, but bringing earthy, nature inspired colours into your home is so much more and offers a timeless solution. Earthy tones embrace a wide spectrum of colours that are inspired by the natural world; including warm browns, soft tans, soothing greens, and earthy ochres, which all reflect what you might find on a nature walk. They have also been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce stress hormones, by transforming your home into a peaceful haven, which makes them ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms.

Design wise, earth tones are very versatile and can complement a wide array of design styles ranging from minimalist to eclectic. They can also have a profound impact on your mental health and well-being, as they give us a sense of grounding, which is where Biophilic design comes into play. If you would like to know more about this subject, we have touched on this in a previous blog on ‘How Biophilic Design can improve your home and your overall well-being’.

It is a known fact that spending time outdoors in nature is not only good for our physical health, but also our emotional and mental health and thereby, bringing nature indoors can help reduce stress, boost our productivity, and create an overall sense of well-being. Biophilic design is how you can connect via your home to the natural world and ‘Biophilia’ refers to our in-built need to experience and love nature. Earthy tones, therefore, help replicate the colours of the natural world and foster a sense of comfort and belonging.

If the idea of a peaceful, stress-free, cosy sanctuary sounds like your ideal home, here are some ideas on how to embrace the tranquillity of natural colours, and ways to use it within your personal space.

Start with a neutral base – by painting your walls in warm greys, soft beiges, or muted greens it will help to create a soothing backdrop.

Add warmth and texture – by adding natural elements into your design like reclaimed timber furniture or exposed beams you can add warmth to a space. Incorporate other natural materials like linen, cotton, and wool through furniture, textiles, and decorative accents.

Use colour to add depth – try combining different earth tone shades and tints by perhaps pairing a deep terracotta vase with a sage green throw pillow to balance the look.

Compliment earthy tones with warm metallic accents – Copper, gold, and bronze look stunning next to earthy tones and can be added in via curtain poles, light fixtures, picture frames, or decorative bowls. You can also add a touch of luxury by pairing earthy hues with luxurious materials like velvet, brass, or marble to create a sense of glamour.

Bring the Outside in – introduce greenery and vitality to your home via potted plants, fresh flowers, or nature-inspired artwork.

Try balancing warmth with coolness – earth tones are obviously known for their warmth, and therefore, it’s important to balance them with cooler tones. Shades of blue or grey can help calm down the rich earthy hues, which gives an overall balanced and unified design scheme.

Put your personal stamp on your space – versatility is another benefit of earth tones, as they can be adapted to a variety of design styles – whether you prefer a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic or a bohemian-inspired look.

Life is hectic and by filling your home with earthy tones and natural touches, it can create a tranquil retreat where you can unwind and recharge after a busy day. With it being such a versatile trend, there is something for everyone in the colours you choose and how you use it in your personal space. By connecting to nature, it is one way of bringing warmth, peace and calm to your home.

If you would like Alle Interiors to help you with introducing this concept into your home, please do get in touch. From redesigning a particular room in your house or helping with the overall style and feel of your home interior, we would love to advise. Also please go to www.alle-interiors.co.uk to view our products and collections and the services we offer.

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Alle Interiors is a small creative team providing a one-stop-shop for all your interior design and soft furnishing requirements with customer service their utmost priority.

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