Why Nature-Inspired Design is Timeless, Not Trendy
The ins and outs of what’s trending in the design world seemingly moves at light speed, so when you’re planning a home renovation, it can be hard to know what design choices to make to create a home that feels modern and stylish, without having to make constant updates as styles come and go. That’s why at Ladera Home & Design, we take a different approach. Instead of chasing trends, we instead opt for the timeless appeal of nature-inspired design to create spaces that feel as good as they look.
Bringing the Outdoors In For Modern Style That Lasts
We love a trend as much as anyone, but when planning a home renovation project it’s wise to intentionally choose timeless elements to achieve a look that you’ll love long term. Here are a few qualities to consider when discerning whether a design decision is a short term fad or a timeless:
Versatility: Can this design choice adapt as seasons of life or your personal style change over time?
Quality: Will this material age well or require constant upkeep to stay looking its best?
Longevity: Would I have liked this style choice 5 years ago? Will this choice date my home long term?
This is why we love to draw inspiration from the outdoors. The colors, materials, and shapes found in nature have been consistently appealing for centuries and can be applied to a wide variety of personal design styles to create beautiful spaces that will stay relevant for years to come. Elements like plaster, wood accents, natural curves, and layered earthy tones come together to create a home that feels grounded and peaceful, no matter the trend of the moment. This is because nature isn’t a style as much as a reference point, and isn’t tied to a specific moment in time.
Materials Matter
Natural materials such as wood, stone, plaster, and lime-based finishes are not only high quality, but introduce texture to your space. The natural variations in these materials create depth and visual interest as with natural variations or changes in the light. Installing high-quality natural materials that are crafted with care results in elevated, modern spaces that still feel warm and livable.
Setting the Tone with Color
Color selection is a crucial element of setting the tone for your home. Colors rooted in nature support evolving tastes and furnishings by staying current, even while trends change over time From earth tones, to shades borrowed from desert, forest landscapes or the sea, nature-inspired colors are the key to avoiding poorly-aging extremes and loving your living space long term.
Inspiration from Nature Isn’t Trendy: It’s Timeless
Nature doesn’t follow trends, so adopting a “nature-inside” design philosophy is a great way to create a comfortable and beautiful home environment that you’ll love both now and in the future. Instead of following a certain look, incorporating materials and colors that have been used and loved over the course of centuries is more likely to lead to a home that you’ll continue to love, even as the style of the moment changes.
If you’re planning a home renovation and want someone to guide you through making selections that you’ll enjoy for years to come, schedule a consultation to see how Ladera Home & Design can help you bring your home vision to life.
Through custom millwork, plaster finishes, or one‑of‑a‑kind builds, we help homeowners in the Nashville area create spaces that are thoughtfully crafted and built for living.