Creating and furnishing a house, villa or flat represents the time in which we have the opportunity to let our passions and dreams come to life, which are expressed in the choices we make with regard to style and the choice of materials. Our inspiration is often stimulated by nature, its shapes, colours and substance.

Nature can thus enter our homes in different ways: as an accessory, filling the house with plants and flowers; as a piece of furniture where the inlay of the item or its own shape is reconnected to elements of the natural world such as flowers, leaves or animals.

But nature can be an integral part of everything, even in the structure and architecture itself of our home. For example, think about Liberty or Art Nouveau style that has made nature its own manifesto, taking up its forms in a stylized way. Also known as the “Floral Style”, this nineteenth-century artistic trend, started in France, in architecture, has resulted in buildings and extraordinary works. In Spain, Antonio Gaudì was the greatest example. In Italy, this style is found in the villas of architect Pietro Fenoglio, in some buildings with extraordinary beautiful wrought iron windows, in balconies and gates, today a reference to a flourishing period of architecture in the world.

The bathroom as inspiration to nature

Speaking about furnishing, there are many areas of a house that can be inspired by natural elements, but one room more than the others is the most ideal for this type of customisation: the bathroom. This is the place where we most likely manage to set ourselves free and create our ideas. When we think of how to furnish it, we follow our tastes, our character and we let ourselves be influenced by trends and our passions.

If our passion is nature, we can start selecting the materials. Therefore, when making our choices, we will go for natural materials such as SM Marble, which combines the precious nature of natural marble resins that are long-lasting. With the typical colours and shades of natural stone, SM Marble is ideal for any type of combination precisely because it evokes the texture and colours of elements of nature.

Once you have decided on the type of floor and wall cladding, you can move on to the furniture in the room, and here the market offers you infinite choices: from customised taps to the elaborate frames of the mirrors, to bathtubs and bathroom fixtures with more sinuous shapes. An interesting aspect is that of recycling: in bathrooms, we can often find elements of nature, such as logs or rocks, which are processed and recycled into a washbasin.

Nature in the kitchen is not only for chefs

When our concept of nature is transferred to the kitchen, it opens the doors to creativity, not only in recipes but also in the furnishing. Floral elements can literally take over this environment with maximum expression in the crockery and cutlery.

But the kitchen itself can express this passion. From curtains, with a myriad of possible decorations, to the furnishings and even worktops. For example, SM Quartz is produced from quartz sands mixed with resins, which make it the ideal natural surface in the kitchen since it is scratchproof and resistant to impact and stains. Available in multiple colours, it is the ideal choice, especially in the kitchen, since it does not capture dirt and is easy to clean.

The feeling of nature inside the home is holistic and can be created indoors when we are able to put together an effective combination of all elements, from furnishings to accessories, always keeping in mind to blend material, colours and shapes wisely.