What is Urban Jungle?
Life in the big cities took everyone away from direct contact with nature. For this reason, in recent years, people have sought to reestablish this connection with green in your homes with the style Urban Jungle.
Translated from English, the expression means “urban forest” and consists of using nature as inspiration for all decoration. In addition to just having plants, Urban Jungle translates into furniture materials, colors, artwork, even wallpapers.
The benefits of such decoration are many. Plants bring tranquility and joy to the resident, improve the energy of the house and they can even purify the air. Check below how you can adopt the style in your whole house or even in a room!
plant species
The big problem with plants in apartments is usually the choice of species. In most cases, real estate does not have much lighting or much space. But don’t worry, there are very resistant plants that will definitely adapt well to your home.
- Grass Lily;
- Dracena;
- Jiboia;
- Sword of Saint George;
- Adam’s Rib;
- Succulents;
- Lucky Bamboo;
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Plant inspirations in decoration
With the species in mind, now all you have to do is think about how to incorporate them into your home decor. There are from the simplest ways to the most laborious, but either way, the result will always be beautiful!
- Line of vases: easy and cute, this arrangement consists of vases (usually of the same size) arranged in a line. It’s a great way to take advantage of that sunny window;
- Pot corner: a vase corner is the perfect way to make the most of that dull, empty corner. You can mix different sizes of plants and place stools and supports to create different “levels”, making your composition more three-dimensional and interesting.
- green shelf: Very popular on Instagram, #plantshelfies brighten up the shelves.
- Vertical garden: complex and a little more laborious, the vertical garden is a segment or entire wall that is covered by plants. It needs proper structure and management, but it is perfect for those who already love gardens and have experience in care.
decorative pieces
In the Urban Jungle style, the idea is to be as natural as possible. Materials like wood and natural stone are very versatile for furniture and you can easily find lamps, chairs and tables made from these materials. If you don’t want to buy new furniture, you can add details that refer to the plants:
- Botanical frame sets: very delicate, the illustrations look great on the walls;
- Wallpapers: foliage patterns can totally change a room with texture and expressiveness;
- Prints: botanical motifs on sofas, rugs and cushions brighten up the furniture;
- Utensils: even plates, cups and other kitchen utensils can be styled;
- Swing: if you really want to make your house look like a garden, how about a macramé swing? They are in trend and give a romantic touch to your forest.