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Organic Forms: Nature's Symbols in Home Décor
The shapes of forest, flower and meadow add to enchanting interior designs
The iconography of nature adds intriguing form to textiles, walls, furniture and so many other everyday objects. Inspired by nature, designers combine the beautiful and the practical, the natural and the artificial, reason and poetry. The result is a style that celebrates nature's inherently good design in home accessories that demand a second look.
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| Put nature under your feet with this spectacular and multi-dimensional rug. There's a festival of colors and shapes here with a very organic feel. |
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by Cristi Holcombe
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| Nature's symbols are seen in a pillow and the base of a lamp in this cozy living room. Designers use nature as a guide when creating, providing accessories that enhance the interiors of your home. |
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Tropical iconography covers these pillows for a natural theme. Use these in your outdoor furniture for a casual accent that uses bold colors and beautiful blooms.
by Pottery Barn
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Hand-carved wood vases serve many purposes while bringing nature inside.
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These full-scale decals, portraying birch trees, bring the enchantment of the forest home.
by Switch Modern
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The Bloom Lounge, a plush chair made of hand quilted microfiber seems bursting with life thanks to designer Kenneth Cobonpue. The flower inspiration is evident in the form and delicacy of this lounge chair.
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Tiny animal figures join to create the stamp of a tree in this poster made as a call to consciousness. Tree of Life represents the life of animals in the rainforest. The designers of this piece aim to inform the public about our responsibility of stopping the destruction of the animals' habitat.
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| Printed panels evoke the beauty of the outdoors and bring the view from the window inside. |
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| The Arper Leaf Chaise from ABC Carpet & Home imitates a delicate leaf. |
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This creative charging station features artificial grass that holds your electronics while they charge. It's a nature-inspired way to conceal your phone and camera while keeping them handy.
by Niche Interiors
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Look to the natural world when choosing a wallpaper. This gorgeous leaf pattern boosts the impact of all other elements in this room.
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The designer of this whimsical papier-mâché chandelier from Stray Dog Designs borrowed the beauty of the forest when creating this lighting fixture. A four-arm light cluster glows in the middle of blooming green.
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Polder is the word used in Holland to describe the artificial land taken from the sea by way of draining canals. This inspired designer Hella Jongerius to create this unusual sofa. The Polder Sofa, from Vitra, is flat and low-lying; just like Holland's landscape.
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Natural birch coasters serve as beautiful mats for beverages and can also be used as impromptu bases for accessories that deserve a little attention.
How have you brought nature indoors? Share your ideas below!
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Décor From the Forest and the Sea
How have you brought nature indoors? Share your ideas below!
More: Style Mix: Organic Glam
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CJ Sebert Great ideabook. I love these chairs from Wholesale Interiors too. 
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CAROLE MEYER The rug in the first photo is really wild....I would be afraid I would trip over a flower! Carole
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Rediscover Your Home I absolutely love that rug in the first photo. Gorgeous! I have to agree with allende though. Having spent a weekend walking around on a deeply textured carpet once, this rug would be better as wall art.
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