Bringing the Outdoors Into Your Home

Nature has a way of calming a room, even when the room is small. With the right prints, plants and textures, any home can feel more rooted in the outdoors. Here are a few ways to bring that feeling indoors, one corner at a time.

From Woodland to Meadow, on Your Wall

You do not need a garden to feel surrounded by nature. A change of scenery can start with what hangs on your wall, letting your eyes wander through fields, forests or quiet corners of the animal kingdom whenever you need a pause.

The BEGÄRLIG vase and the VILJESTARK vase are easy ways to bring this feeling into a room without any fuss. Grouped together or placed alone on a shelf, they add a natural, organic touch that works well in both traditional and modern interiors, especially in flats and townhouses where every surface counts.

BEGÄRLIG vase, clear glass, 29 cmVILJESTARK vase, clear glass, 17 cmLILLVIKEN water trap/strainer 1 bowl, 32x90 cmRÄNNILEN water trap w flexible pipe, 1 bowlFYNDIG single-bowl inset sink, stainless steel, 46x40 cmKALAS bowl, mixed colours, 12 cm, 6 pack

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A Bedroom That Feels Like a Retreat

The bedroom is where most of us properly unwind, so it deserves a little extra care. Soft lighting, calming colours and furniture that feels solid rather than fussy all help set the tone for proper rest, especially during the warmer months when a cool, uncluttered room makes a real difference.

The NORDLI bed frame with storage is a practical choice for compact bedrooms, keeping bedding and extra linen out of sight. Pair it with the NORDKISA bedside table for a tidy surface by the bed, and the NÄVLINGE LED work lamp for focused, gentle light that suits a late read or an early start.

NORDLI bed frame with storage, white, 160x200 cmNORDKISA bedside table, bamboo, 40x40 cmNÄVLINGE LED work lamp, white, 66 cmTERTIAL work lamp, white, 17 cmNÄVLINGE LED clamp spotlight, white, 34 cmTERTIAL work lamp, dark grey, 17 cm

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Styling With Natural Elements

One of the simplest ways to bring nature indoors is through the objects you choose to display. A shelf, a cabinet top or an empty corner can all become small styling moments with a little thought and the right pieces.

The EKET cabinet, EKET cabinet with door and EKET cabinet w door and 1 shelf can be combined on a wall to create a flexible display unit, ideal for smaller rooms in Maltese apartments where floor space is limited. Add the BERÄKNA vase to soften the look with a single stem or a small dried arrangement, bringing warmth to an otherwise practical storage solution.

EKET cabinet w door and 1 shelf, white, 35x35x70 cmEKET cabinet, white stained oak effect, 35x35x35 cmEKET cabinet with door, dark grey, 35x35x35 cmBERÄKNA vase, clear glass, 30 cmEKET suspension rail, 35 cmKALLAX shelving unit, white, 77x147 cm

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Dried Flowers and Trailing Plants

A gallery wall in neutral tones becomes even more inviting with the addition of trailing greenery or a few dried stems. It is a simple combination, but one that brings a relaxed, lived-in feel to any room.

Use the KNOPPÄNG frame to build up your display, mixing photographs, prints and botanical illustrations at different heights. Nearby, the VITTSJÖ coffee table offers a light, airy base for a vase of dried flowers or a small potted plant, its glass and metal frame keeping the overall look uncluttered, which suits the smaller living rooms found in many Gozo and Malta homes.

KNOPPÄNG frame, black, 50x70 cmVITTSJÖ coffee table, black-brown/glass, 75 cmGLADOM tray table, black, 45x53 cmVITTSJÖ nest of tables, set of 2, black-brown/glass, 90x50 cmLACK coffee table, black-brown, 90x55 cmGLADOM tray table, dark grey-beige, 45x53 cm

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Small, natural touches can change how a room feels throughout the year. Browse these pieces on maltashopper.com, with orders delivered to your door.

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