Let the outside in

There is always something about nature that never fails to rejuvenate one’s tired body and spirit.

And this is probably why it is always appealing to have that touch of green, that hint of the outdoors right inside the house.

Living in the highly urbanized metro, in particular, makes one long for some greenery, or at least that feeling of being surrounded by plants and trees.

Mango Tree Residences in San Juan offers urban living at its finest. Aside from its strategic location, it also incorporates a sense of nature and green to make residents feel like they are living in a lush resort.

Wanting to live up to the two-tower condominium’s name, Empire East Land Holdings Inc. surrounded the development with plenty of mango trees, to give residents a lush, picturesque landscape as well as a soothing lifestyle without having to go out of the city.

With a community that is designed to be clean and green, it is instinctive to want to keep the nature theme going inside one’s home.

Color with nature

Borrow inspiration from Mother Nature’s color palette. Use colors that remind you of nature and the outdoors: green for trees, foliage and grass, blue to remind you of the water and the sky, yellow for that hint of sunshine, and neutral hues.  Note that green is the most restful color for the eyes and can even diffuse anxiety and help one calm down and feel refreshed.

Maximize natural light

Make the most out of your unit’s natural light. Resist the urge to use those heavy drapes or dark curtains which make the room feel oppressive. Simple panels of sheer fabrics are better to make a room seem brighter. If you’re worried about privacy, consider wood roll up blinds.

Maximize natural light

Pick a natural flooring

To give your home a natural feel and look, choose from real wood, bamboo, cork or artificial grass for your home’s floor.  Each material has its pros and cons, however, so it will be best to weigh your options.

Cork is soft and yielding and a fire retardant, while bamboo is strong and durable. Both materials are eco-friendly, but they also scratch easily. Real wood, meanwhile, is comparatively pricier but it can also add value to your home. Artificial grass can also add a fun and quirky element to your home, but it can be expensive.

Use natural fiber furniture

Hemp, rattan and wicker furniture give that outdoorsy, resort-living feel.  The upside about these materials is that these are not only easy to source in our country, they’re affordable, sustainable and highly durable, too.

Decorate with nature

Rocks and pebbles, dried leaves and flowers, seashells, indoor trees, house plants—there are countless ways to decorate your home using natural elements.

Having plants inside your home is the easiest and most obvious way to bring the outdoors inside. What’s even more awesome is that there are indoor plants which are perfect for cleaning the air inside your home such as aloe, spider plant and snake plant. Basil and citronella, meanwhile, keep pesky flies mosquitoes away while also adding a fresh and clean scent to the house.

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