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BY AARON SKINNER & AL ANA WRIGHT WRIGHT’S FURNITURE
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ature has always been a great source of inspiration in design, and for a good reason: its soothing effect intrinsically creates a warm, inviting, and relaxing atmosphere. You’ll find that it’s easy to integrate the outdoors into your space seamlessly. Today’s most popular interior design styles use a mingling of natural materials— from textiles, leathers, and trimmings, to wood, stone, metal, and glass. People often want to create rooms that bring to life an interplay of varied textures and surfaces that are diverse and correlate well to our region. At Wright’s Furniture, we strive to offer endless design inspirations, home decor products, and helpful tips to achieve a natural aesthetic. Wood is often the first thing that comes to mind when adding a natural aesthetic to your home. In addition to being durable, it instantly adds texture and warmth to a room. There are several varieties of wood and finishes, and there are just about as many styles of furniture and accessories. When it comes to choosing the right kind of wood, the choices are infinite. From mahogany to ash gray, it’s easy to find the perfect shade to enhance your decor. Some of our favorite furniture manufacturers are those that specialize in handcrafted USA made solid wood products that will fit any aesthetic. Try using branches in vases, pine cones in bowls, and large house plants to add natural texture to any room. Decorative teak wood bowls, driftwood designs, and reclaimed wood candle holders create a beautiful impact. You can also add other elements from nature, either real or faux, such as feathers, furs, antlers, and leathers. Choose a color palette with neutral tones. Shades of brown, gray, taupe, white, and cream should be favored. Consider adding accents of emerald green, cerulean blue, mustard, rust, and other earthy tones. Our design center and complimentary design service allow you to custom-order from thousands of fabric, leather, and finish colors to achieve any style or texture. Candles are an effortless way to add natural color and, in some cases, aroma to a space. Using a nature-inspired scented candle will bring the freshness of the outdoors inside. Scents such as clove, alder, and cashmere can help enhance the feeling of the new season. If you are feeling unsure of how to start but still want to make a change, you only have to look outside to find inspiration. As the leaves turn and the temperature drops, using the colors of fall in your space will add a natural aesthetic and can help make the season something to love.
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