There are many ways to bring a hint of the outdoors into your home design. From using indoor plants as part of your home décor to wall art featuring landscapes and other outdoor elements. You can also look to long-lasting, easy-to-clean and stylish furniture—that is either indoor furniture made from traditionally outdoor material (like wicker) or actual outdoor furniture. Yes, we’re suggesting opting for bringing outdoor furniture into your indoor home design! Outdoor furniture is often cost effective, exceptionally durable, and it can be used in a multitude of really interesting ways to fit any home style.

In current trends, materials and styles that are traditionally thought of “outdoorsy” are showing up in stylish indoor furniture and décor. Picture rattan hanging light fixtures and lamp shades, chairside and coffee tables, and benches. Even indoor accessories are showcasing more rustic, traditionally outdoor materials to suit casual and farmhouse aesthetics.

Forget Fabric Folly

Plain and simple, outdoor fabrics are built to last. They are made to withstand the elements, such as moisture and sunshine, and years of hard wear and tear. This makes them ideal for those looking for long term and easy-to-care-for pieces. Families with kids or pets may look to outdoor, high performance fabrics in order to get the most out of their furniture. These fabrics often are easy to clean and can range in style based on what you’re looking for to suit your home. Sunbrella fabric is often best known in the industry and creates a huge amount of styles, shades and even seasonal collections, so that you can truly customize your pieces. You may consider outdoor fabrics for sofas, loveseats, chairs, or just throw pillows and other accessories.

The Rap on Rugs

On a similar vein, outdoor rugs make durable indoor rug replacements. They can stand up to daily use because, again, they’re built for it. Often emulating natural elements yet made from synthetic materials to withstand the elements, these rugs can add a really nice touch to a home that may be looking for a more grounded feel. Layering other more intricate or plush rugs, such as a colorful vintage pattern or a sheepskin, over a more neutral indoor/outdoor rug is particularly trendy right now. It provides both the durability of the outdoor rug, while also giving you the option to match your decor choices to your aesthetic or provide a more plush place to move about your day.

Wicker Wishes

Rattan and wicker are having a moment again and seem to be everywhere in design. This makes for a great opportunity for you to invest in some quality outdoor pieces that both have high performance fabric and are built to last. By using outdoor wicker and rattan pieces in your home, you can play off of the classic natural look and find the perfect piece that you won’t need to replace for a long time.

Plant Plans

We’ve spoken about it before, but indoor plants are such a hot trend right now that we have to mention it again. Another excellent and beautiful way to bring the outdoors in is becoming a plant parent to a few beautiful blooms. Whether you go full “jungalow” or pick one particular plant that speaks to you, this trend will bring life into your home in a both a literal and a design sense. Although succulents have been big in the past, there’s a switch to focus on ivy plants, as they tend to make great additions to shelves along with being relatively easy to care for. Make sure wherever you place your plant, it has plenty of light and is away from any drafts.

By bringing high-quality, outdoor furniture and accessories indoors, or just selecting items that use the same materials—such as wicker and rattan—you can bring comfort, durability and style to your inside spaces.