Monsoon decor ideas: Bring home the nature with vertical garden, bamboo plants, and more

Introduce indoor plants like Peace Lily or Feng Shui water bamboos to breathe new life into your living room (Image: Canva)

As the raindrops add music to your rooftop and the fresh leaves drip water outside, let your living room also mirror this natural vibrancy. Create a space where the gentle drizzle outside harmonises with soothing green hues inside, creating a serene and welcoming ambiance. This monsoon, refresh your living space with Biophilic design (popular global interior design trend inspired by the Greek term "philia" which means "love of") to capture the essence of the season.

Says Atreyee Choudhury, founder & principal interior architect at De Panache, "Biophilic design has emerged as a popular global interior trend due to its proximity to nature. Nature is core to our existence, imprinted on our DNA since time immemorial." Integrating biophilic elements into your living room can make it a tranquil retreat, especially during the rainy season.” she adds.

Here are 5 ways to amp up your living room and turn it into a green haven, suggested by Choudhury:

Plant power: Introduce indoor plants like Peace Lily or Feng Shui water bamboos to breathe new life into your living room. These plants not only boost the visual appeal but also create a serene and productive environment. Place mature plants like spider plant or snake plant, in designer pots in the cosy corners for a seamless greenery touch.

Welcome nature: Monsoon is the ideal season to draw back curtains and blinds, letting natural light brighten up your living room. The sight of rain pouring down can be soothing and tranquil. Ensure windows are clear of obstructions to allow ample daylight, which uplifts your mood and helps regulate your body's hormonal balance and circadian rhythm.

Add a water installation: A small water fountain or an aquarium in a snug corner of your living room can breathe new life. The gentle sound of trickling water or the sight of fish swimming can provide a calming effect, transforming your space into a peaceful retreat after a long day.

Go green, vertically: Jazz up your space  with a vertical green wall by arranging wooden shelves with evenly spaced glass vases filled with Feng Shui water bamboos. These low-maintenance aquatic plants thrive without direct sunlight, offering a beautiful green backdrop without the upkeep of traditional vertical gardens.

Use natural elements: Move up the style ladder by adding natural elements like a live-edge wooden coffee table or a rugged stone mantle. Choose furniture made from natural materials such as a cane sofa set. Fresh flowers for table arrangements or a driftwood-based console can add an elegant, nature-inspired charm to your living space.