Practical Pointers for Urban Dwellers: Making Home Closer to Nature

Practical Pointers for Urban Dwellers: Making Home Closer to Nature

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Living in the city has a lot of perks, especially for working adults. They have access to convenient public transportation where they could go from one place to another without waiting for too long. They also have the opportunity to experience various dining and entertainment options. Water and power supply are also restored immediately if ever services are interrupted or there are issues encountered. Having these convenient solutions can convince a lot of people to transfer to the city.

However, there are also a few disadvantages if you are residing in an urban area. One of these is having limited access to natural parks and other places where you can enjoy breathing clean and fresh air.

How to Make Your Home Feel Closer to Nature

If you want to live closer to nature, but your home is located in the heart of a huge city, there are some practical solutions that you can try. The quickest way to do this is probably to try your best to make your home feel closer to nature. Here are some suggested methods to consider:

  • Place plants indoors-The quickest way to make your home feel closer to nature is by adding some plants at home. You can place a few potted plants indoors. If you have limited space, you can look for plants that you can hang as decor. You can also choose to add succulents that can be placed on tables. You can also consider checking out how to build a vertical garden system. This way, you will only need a blank wall and have it converted into a green wall.
  • Grow some kitchen herbs-You can grow some herbs and spices in your kitchen. Doing this does not just help you improve your kitchen’s attractive features but also enables you to save money because you no longer have to purchase herbs and spices from the supermarket.
  • Consider installing wooden floors-Natural, wooden floors are perfect additions to your home. It doesn’t only give your property a nature-like vibe, but it also helps your property look elegant and classy.
  • Let natural light in-Even if you are living in a condominium unit, you have to look for a way to ensure that sunlight can come in. Let natural light in by investing in large windows. If you want, you can also consider installing some skylights.

If you have a home that feels closer to nature, you will experience a lot of benefits. Plants help clean the air you breathe and improve your mood. Adding natural elements at home also boosts your home’s interior design. Indeed, it’s a huge challenge to live closer to nature if you are living in a big city. However, with the tips mentioned above, you can try improving your home to make it feel a bit closer to nature.

Surrounding yourself with plants and other home items that may remind you of nature will improve your health and overall well-being. Keep in mind that even if you are living in a small space, you can still look for practical ways to add nature to your property. Learn more about taking care of plants or improving the existing design of your home. It will require regular maintenance to ensure that you maintain the close-to-nature vibe of your home.

Author

Eric is the creator of At Home in the Future and has been a passionate fan of the future since he was seven. He's a web developer by trade, and serves as the Director of Communication and Technology for a large church in Nashville, TN (where he and his family are building a high tech home in the woods).