Linen, cotton, bamboo and rattan: the fresh and natural design

Traveling enriches us, inspires us, makes us grow, allows us to live experiences and helps us to know ourselves. No matter where we go, any place, near or far, can become a special place. That is why, in a year when restrictions will still partly mark our summer and holidays, we are preparing to relive the steep slopes and white houses of Santorini in the garden, recreate a Balinese balcony in the new home or simply transform our outdoor area in the chiringuito on the beach where we spent many good times.

Protagonists, a must of the season: natural materials and textiles, fresh and with delicate nuances, from pure linen tablecloths, to design accessories in rattan and bamboo, passing through the essential green areas with plants and handcrafted decorations.

An escape to the Balearics, for example, is a must every summer and, of all the islands, Menorca stands out for its white houses, its sunsets, its gastronomy … Just the Mediterranean style that everyone loves and would like to enjoy too. at home. That’s why a few accessories in fresh and white linen or cotton and a rattan hammock are enough to transform the garden into your favorite beach in Menorca.

For us Italians, then, there is no better place than a beach bar, where to cool off in the hottest months of the year. Without a doubt, the thought of the chiringuito takes us back to the warm season, to pleasant moments with friends, to family time and to the long-awaited holidays. So why not create our convivial refreshment point in the garden? With some complement in wood and bamboo, a table and some rattan stools, that’s it.

If, on the other hand, your dream – which may soon become reality – is the splendid Bali with its spectacular beaches and exotic environment, green light to the decorations inspired by this country, both inside and outside, with designer furniture in local wood and handcrafted rattan accessories and even raw materials, without forgetting some plants in the purest stile urban jungle, for the right touch of freshness.

But choosing furnishings in natural fibers today is not just a trend, it is also synonymous with attention to the environment and respect for our planet, which translates into a sustainable choice.

Even the decoration experts of habitissimum have drawn up a series of tips, with the aim of showing how it is possible to combine these materials, pursuing the idea of ​​a green home, but without sacrificing comfort and style.

If linen or cotton curtains give a touch of glamor to verandas and outdoor appliances, guaranteeing privacy, sofas and seats in rattan blend perfectly with the colors of the garden and can be decorated with colored canvas cushions, recreating an elegant and comfortable. Wanting to transform the outdoor environment into a living room under the stars, it is possible to use bamboo fiber rugs and decorate with potted plants and strings of lights.

Even the Scandinavian mood dictated by clean lines, light and warmth perfectly integrates natural materials into its style. Generally wood is preferred, but you can opt for a more “Mediterranean” version by replacing it with rattan and bamboo, while maintaining the contrast of these materials with a choice of light tones of all the other furnishing components.

And stylish and modern interior design can also be the ideal place to bring the textures of natural materials to life. On the less is more principle, extremely relaxing environments can be created, free of excess objects, bringing the focus back to the few chosen elements. Then high bamboo stools can become the highlight of a kitchen and the linen curtain of a bedroom is transformed into the detail that gives a sense of relaxation and romance to a minimalist room.

For some inspiration on the subject, don’t miss the gallery above.

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