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How to bring the beauty of nature into your home
It’s no secret that nature has the power
to inspire, invigorate, restore and refresh.
Research shows that nature can off er
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 off ers beautiful,
on-trend options for virtually every surface
in the home with performance features
and price points to suit any lifestyle
and budget. Th e 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 aff ordable 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 fi bers 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/fi ber,
make sure to choose earthy tones inspired
by nature. Th e Wilsonart HPL Textiles
collection is another unique way to incorporate
textiles that connect indoor spaces
with the great outdoors. It off ers 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
Th e timeless look of wood is making
a return to kitchens and baths but
with a modern fl air for a new generation.
Th ink velvety, warm woodgrain
looks gorgeously showcased in
fl at front doors with minimalist hardware.
Th e 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. Th e
collection also features innovative fi ngerprint
resistant technology that eliminates
smears, smudges and streaks,
delivering low-maintenance luxury.
Bring the outdoors in
with natural accents
Nature itself off ers an endless array of
accessories that can be incorporated into a
home’s design aesthetic. Beyond the obvious
addition of plants and fl owers, consider
creatively displaying rocks or shells
collected from travels. Fill apothecary
jars with sand from diff erent 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.
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