18 APRIL 15, 2021 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
It’s no secret that nature has the
power to inspire, invigorate, restore
and refresh.
Research shows that nature can offer
mental health benefi ts including
decreasing stress and relieving anxiety.
In fact, incorporating elements of
nature into the home has been proven
to improve happiness and well-being.
Following are fi ve ways to invite the
beauty and benefi ts of the outdoors
into your home.
GET IN TOUCH WITH
NATURE
According to the National Kitchen
& Bath Association, 40% of people
want a connection to nature in their
kitchen. One way to achieve this is by
choosing nature-inspired materials
for focal areas like countertops, cabinets
and kitchen islands. Wilsonart
Home offers beautiful, on-trend options
for virtually every surface in
the home with performance features
and price points to suit any lifestyle
and budget. The collection includes
environmentally sustainable materials
such as High Pressure Laminates,
seamless Solid Surface choices and
non-porous engineered Quartz
in designs that mimic the best of
Mother Nature without impacting
the environment.
CALM WITH COLOR
Whether used as a room’s canvas
or a pop of color on an accent wall,
paint is an easy and affordable way
to evoke nature’s beauty in the home.
In fact, decorating with paint colors
inspired by nature can bring a sense
of calm and serenity to any living
space. Dark blue hues reminiscent
of water and the sky are trending,
along with lush greens that infuse
spaces with the fresh essence of
grass and foliage, and nature’s
neutrals like tans and beiges that
express earthiness.
LET TEXTILES TAKE YOU
AWAY
Natural fabrics and fibers are
a great way to keep things, well,
natural. Add a jute rug or chunky
knitted wool throw to your space.
When picking a fabric/fiber, make
sure to choose earthy tones inspired
by nature. The Wilsonart
HPL Textiles collection is another
unique way to incorporate textiles
that connect indoor spaces with the
great outdoors. It offers a unique
line of woven, nubby and printed
textile designs that can bring an
unexpected touch of nature to any
surface or corner of the home, from
kitchens to closets.
ADD WARMTH WITH
WOOD LOOKS
The timeless look of wood is making
a return to kitchens and baths but
with a modern fl air for a new generation.
Think velvety, warm woodgrain
looks gorgeously showcased in
flat front doors with minimalist
hardware. The Wilsonart Traceless
collection is an aff ordable way to update
kitchen and bath cabinetry with
sophisticated woodgrain designs
available in panel door styles with
matching edgeband. The collection
also features innovative fi ngerprintresistant
technology that eliminates
smears, smudges and streaks, delivering
low-maintenance luxury.
BRING THE OUTDOORS IN
WITH NATURAL ACCENTS
Nature itself offers an endless
array of accessories that can be
incorporated into a home’s design
aesthetic. Beyond the obvious addition
of plants and flowers, consider
creatively displaying rocks or shells
collected from travels. Fill apothecary
jars with sand from different
beaches to add balance and harmony
to a room. Or, mount pieces of unique
tree branches on a wall as an artistic
focal point. With nature, the possibilities
are truly limitless.
For more information on home design
trends, inspiration and surfaces,
visit wilsonart.com/athome.
— Courtesy of BPT
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