10 Free Objects From Nature to Decorate Your Home

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Got the itch to redecorate but limited funds? If you’re in need of some inexpensive decor, just look outside. Plenty of options can be found in your own backyard, compliments of Mother Earth. Our friends at Apartment Therapy Re-Nest recently compiled a list of Natural Objects You Can Use In Your Home, and I came up with some more to get your scavenger hunt started.

Stones and Pebbles

cairn

Fill a bowl or small glass vase with pebbles or stack stones to create an ornamental cairn. They also make stylish paperweights for your office.

Sand

zen-garden

To make your own miniature Zen garden, just fill a shallow dish with sand and add some pebbles for an elegant tabletop accent infused with Eastern culture.

Rocks

rock-door-stop

Those traditional rubber doorstops may do the job but without any oomph. Instead, use a rock.

Seashells

shells

Looking for an excuse to schedule a beach day? As you stroll along the shoreline, collect an assortment of shells to adorn your mantle or bare shelves in seaside style.

Tree Branches

tree-branch

Mount a sturdy branch on empty wall space to hang your coats, keys and purses in rustic beauty, or simply serve as an artistic statement.

Reeds

reeds

Fill a floor vase with reeds and garnish a lonely corner in minimalist sophistication.

Tree Stumps

tree-stump-stools

Tree stump side and end tables are a popular décor trend that you can easily create at home. Visit Martha Stewart Living for step-by-step instructions.

Sea Glass

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While you’re combing the coast for seashells, keep your eye out for sea glass as well. These colorful pieces of smoothed litter make fabulous accents.

Eucalyptus

eucalyptus

Hang eucalyptus from your curtain rod to bring the outdoors in and infuse this space with a fresh scent.

Driftwood

driftwood-rack

Once you have a basket full of seashells and sea glass, look for beached driftwood. Depending on its size and shape, it can be transformed into a unique coffee table or shelf.

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  • John Evans
    May 29th, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Nice objects, i am looking for to get the stones to make a nice cairn. The zen garden is a very nice object idea, very easy to make and very interesting for relaxation. thanks for sharing

  • Caitlin
    May 29th, 2009 at 7:50 AM

    Lovely ideas. I especially like the idea of a DIY zen garden.

    Don’t forget that you can’t take sea shells from national parks, no matter how tempting it might be! Best also to check if there’s anything still alive inside first.

    Caitlin’s last blog post..Swimming with the turtles

  • Christian Traughber
    May 25th, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Nature can really help people with their home decors! I think that it could also help the household save some costs. They’re all free and can be found somewhere. The driftwood on your list would probably be my personal favorite. It’s very useful!

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