The phrase ‘the best of both worlds’ may as well have been invented for the organic modern look.
This trending interior design style borrows the clean minimalism and sleek lines of modern decor and seamlessly melds it with the unfiltered and organic look of the natural world. The result is absolute interior design magic where the effortlessly elegant meets the wonderfully wild.
If you’re wondering how to decorate organic-style in your home, you can’t go wrong with these 10 tips.
1. Start with crisp, white walls
The organic modern style is one that strictly adheres to a subdued, airy and light colour palette. Typical hues are whites, creams, beiges, and pale greys, with the occasional small nod to bolder tones within a natural palette.
A coat of fresh, white paint on the walls is a simple way to set the tone of the room and complement each piece of organic modern furniture and décor, from dining tables to sofa beds.
2. Use natural materials
One of the most attractive and most typical hallmarks of organic modern interiors is the abundance of natural materials.
Most commonly, this can be seen in grainy and warm-hued timber furniture such as dining tables, cabinets, coffee tables, and chairs. Rattan and bamboo are also common, especially in organic light fittings and other small décor items, and faux fur and wool are popular for soft furnishings.
We love: With its natural ash wood, hand-woven seat, and sleek wishbone design, the Ark Dining Chair (pictured above) is a triumph of organic modernism, and an asset to any organic modern dining area.
3. Incorporate soft, natural shapes
Nature doesn’t know what sharp, perfectly straight lines are. Nature is an expert in spectacular contoured hills, lush curved leaves, sensuous flowing rivers, and soft fluffy clouds.
You can’t bring hills or clouds indoors, but you can recreate the feeling of natural softness through shape. Look for pieces that mimic the natural curves and flow of nature, or a natural unique ‘roughness’ such as the elegantly rugged edges of the Dakota U Dining Table.
4. Introduce plants to the space
Lush greenery is to interior design as the classic little black dress is to fashion – it will simply never go out of style.
Even then, few styles suit live plants quite like organic modern. A towering monstera is both an on trend accessory and a mesmerising home decoration, while adorable succulents contribute natural hues and shapes to any small space, from an organic modern kitchen to dining room.
5. Keep it minimalist
Modern organic interiors are nothing if not open and airy, and the contemporary minimalistic design aesthetic strongly influences this look. Taking notes from Scandinavian design ideals, this style is one of zero clutter or fuss.
Remove knick-knacks, redistribute items that gather in small spaces, and clear out old furniture and décor that either doesn’t fit the modern organic look, or simply makes a room feel too crowded.
Made for organic modern: From its slender legs and clean lines to its minimalistic shape and natural materials, the Raja Sideboard will add a generous and impossibly stylish serving of organic modernism to any home.
6. Include hand-crafted pieces
Hand-crafted items are imperfectly perfect, each one a little different from the last, and each one adding a sense of the organic. Naturally, hand-crafted items are common in the organic modern living room, and throughout the house.
Consider woven baskets, macramé wall hangings, and hand-made wall art and sculptures to add the final touches to your organic modern home.
7. Explore the organic modern colour palette
Whether you’re creating an organic modern bedroom, dining area, or lounge, the colour palette should remain the same; a collection of pale and light hues branching from white to beige to grey and back again.
These subtle and subdued tones should form the airy and uplifting base palette of your space, with just a few touches of bolder colours within the same colour families as points of interest.
8. Prioritise comfort
Organic modernism invites and entices with promises of comfort and relaxation. It takes the modern penchant for absolute comfort and pairs it with the organic inclination to softness and creates a space that inspires you to totally unwind.
The decadent Chaise Lounge in light grey is the epitome of organic modern comfort and style, creating an oasis of leisure in any living room.
9. Play with textures
As the colour palette of the organic modern home is relatively limited, you can instead explore the world of textures available in décor and homewares.
This is the realm of chunky knit throws, faux fur cushions, plush rugs, and velvet furnishings. A variety of textures within the same pale hues crafts a layered and dynamic look without ever clashing or appearing crowded.
10. Think sleek
Modern design is clean and sleek, and organic modernism leans heavily into this trend.
Look for sofas, tables and chairs with smooth slender legs rather than heavy or chunky styles, and bring in furniture with clean lines that help the eye subconsciously flow through the room. This polished look with help to further uplift the airy and minimal style of exceptional organic modern décor.
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