There are many reasons you might be choosing to live in a city. It could be that you have a job, that you love the thrill of city life, or that you’ve always lived there. While you might love living in the city, chances are you can find it a bit stifling at times, missing the vibes and fresh air of the countryside.
If you are wanting to add a countryside feel to a city apartment, there are many things you can do in order to achieve this. Not only will it help your home to feel more cosy, but it can also bring a slice of the outdoors in. Here are some of our top tips to bring a country feel to a city apartment…
Focus on furniture made from natural materials
When it comes to bringing a country feel to your city home, one of the first things you should do is to focus on the materials of your furniture. Invest in furniture that is made from natural materials such as wood or bamboo. This can apply to your bed, chest of drawers and dining room table. There are a host of types of wood out there, from wood and beech to maple and you can either stick to one or mix and match depending on your budget and colour scheme. Add elements like a jute rug and ceramic vases that can really make it feel less industrial and more homely.
Invest in accessories to make it cosy
As well as your bigger bits of furniture and the décor you have, accessories are a fantastic way to get the house to feel more cosy and like living in the country. Accessories include the likes of photo frames, which you can fill with your own family photos or pictures of the outdoors, rugs, throws and cushions. By adding fabrics such as cotton and linen, it can add a real countryside feel and can work no matter the time of year. Add vases and ornaments that also correspond to your theme. We also recommend finding candles and reed diffusers with scents that are floral or countryside themed such as fresh linen and sandalwood. This can really change the feel of your home and instantly make it a lot cosier and like home.
Make your balcony an outdoor oasis
If you are lucky enough to have a balcony in your home, you can transform this to a little slice of the countryside in the middle of the city. In order to do this, get some outdoor furniture such as a bench and table and place it on top of an outdoor rug that can withstand the weather. You then need to add in homey touches such as plants, fairy lights and foliage. Sites such as Boston Seeds provide plenty of seeds to create an outdoor oasis.
Put an emphasis on lighting
When lighting your home, you want to think about lights that complement your space and make it feel warm and welcoming rather than harsh and too bright. There are many types of lights you can have, from those that are in the ceiling, to floor and table lamps or fairy lights. It’s a good idea to opt for warmer rather than cold light as this can really elevate a space. Try to add lights at different heights to extend your space and make the most of the room you have, highlighting areas with the lights that you choose to have.
Have plenty of indoor plants
If you don’t have any outdoor space, you can still bring the countryside to your home by adding in plenty of plants to your home. Think about the climate where you live, how hot or cold your apartment gets and how often you will be around to water them. It might be a good idea to opt for plants that require little care if you are always in and out of your home to prevent them from dying!
These are just a few things you can do in order to bring a countryside feel to a city apartment. By doing this you can soon transform your space into somewhere that is cosy and brings a little slice of paradise in. Are you looking to add a country feel to your home in the big smoke? If so, what are some things you are doing to achieve this? Let us know in the comments below, we look forward to hearing from you.
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