Shopping: 9 furnishing and decor pieces for a modern nature-inspired home

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If you love and appreciate the beauty of nature, this home trend is right up your alley! Turn your living space into a lush, relaxing retreat by bringing the outside in.

This botanical trend, featuring large leafy prints, green-hued objects and natural materials, takes inspiration from Mother Nature and is largely seen in homes with a Scandinavian design. So think woody accents, forest green tables and wall prints featuring foliage.

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1. Ashby glass vase, $49.95, from Crate & Barrel

Liven up any room by displaying fresh blooms in a simple yet sophisticated olive green vase.

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2. Papaya leaf style cushion, $65, from Singapore Trading Post

Have you been using the same throw cushion for years? Change them up and you'll be surprised at how new your sofa will look! This one makes a statement without going overboard.

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3. Trivet cocobeads tray table, $649, from Departures & Arrivals

Made of coconut shell and solid wood, the detachable tray makes it super convenient to carry drinks and snacks from the kitchen to the living room when guests come over.

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4. Seed Bola Ring (Dischidia Ovata), $190, from Naiise

This hardy plant only requires some natural light and water every two days to survive and jazz up your home. Place near a bright window.

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5. Gladom tray table in dark green, $29.90, from Ikea

This metal tray table is also great for serving guests, and the heightened rim ensures that items won't easily slip off the edge.

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6. Le Sablier hourglass diffuser, $227, from Diptyque

Freshen up the atmosphere with a home fragrance diffuser that slowly releases a lovely and delicate scent.

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7. Brass palm candleholder, $299, from The Bungalow 55

Or kick it old school by lighting a candle placed on a unique holder like this palm-tree shaped one!

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8. Palm ferm print 1, price upon request, from The Bungalow 55

Dress up your walls with prints or foliage and natural objects - there are so many to choose from these days.

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9. Old Havana wallpaper, $80 (per 1m x 0.58m), form Cluster-Cluster

For a more dramatic lift, try using wallpaper or wall decals to create a lush botanical mood.

 

Written by Elizabeth Liew for The Singapore Women's Weekly.