Earth tones are an important design element in 2022, helping to bring the outside in and weave a soothing sense of calm into a space. Earth tones can range from soft jade and honey to clay, terracotta, gold, salmon, beige, black, and other colors that bring an earthy sense of calm to a space.
When renting an apartment, many may feel limited when it comes to the decorating they can do since painting isn’t allowed. However, there is a whole world of decorative choices renters can make outside of painting their walls that we’ll cover here – from furniture to décor to artwork and more.
Use Lush Plants and Earthy Pots
Large, green plants with dense foliage and lush fronds help bring a calming sense of serenity to a space. Bloomscape’s Tough Stuff Collection includes a Sansevieria, ZZ Plant, and Hoya, three easy and adaptable plants that come in a choice of earthy alabaster, terracotta, or basalt pots. IKEA has affordable plant options, including the Parlor Palm, Bird of Paradise, or the Pachira Aquatica. If you don’t have a green thumb, IKEA also offers realistic-looking artificial plants such as fig plants, olive trees, or orchids.
Some companies, such as Bloomscape, The Sill, and LivelyRoot offer plants that are pre-potted in clay or ceramic saucers that come in earthy tones such as cream, terra cotta, and stonewash grey. Other options include this earthenware planter from Target, these ceramic planters from AllModern, these half-stone half-ceramic planters from West Elm, or this carved teak root planter from Anthropologie.
If you want to bring your green thumb to a whole new level (without actually having to do too much work), consider an indoor herb garden that grows under LED lights.
Incorporate Plush Pillow Covers and Woven Materials
New pillow covers are a great way to incorporate more earth tones for those who don’t want to spend the time, effort, and funds involved in fully redecorating every corner of their apartment. These linen pillowcases from West Elm come in a broad range of colors including copper, natural, light silver pine, and more. Plus, they fasten with versatile wooden buttons on the back. Other great options include this fleece pillow cover from Pottery Barn, this handwoven pillow from CB2, or this woven pillow from Target.
Other pillow materials to incorporate include leather, burlap, jacquard, and woven pillows that have tassels or are cable knit.
Create an Earthy Gallery Wall
When putting together a gallery wall, incorporate modern elements that mimic nature including pieces such as this or this. You can also combine these pieces with vivid prints such as this print of eucalyptus, this piece showing the morning sun, or this beach grass print. Companies such as Etsy, Amazon, Target, and others also sell unframed gallery wall sets such as this boho art in earthy colors, these abstract minimalist prints, or this Matisse print set in sage green.
Mix Different Shades of Wood
Layering a room with various shades of wood adds texture and dimension to a room while bringing in natural elements. When selecting furniture, mix light, oak, or pine pieces with furniture that comes in rich shades of chocolate and espresso. Don’t be afraid to mix different types of furniture as well such as bamboo, reed, and rattan. Some great rattan pieces include this wicker coffee table, this accent table, and this upholstered love seat, all from Wayfair.
Make an Earthy Coffee Table the Focal Point
Bring earthy elements into your living room by making your coffee table the focal point. If you’re in the market for a new coffee table, check out this teak wood slice coffee table from World Market, this rattan coffee table from Wayfair, or this banana leaf coffee table from Etsy.
If you’re not in the market for a new table, layer your current coffee table with a wooden tray. Add decorative elements onto the tray such as this geometric vase that can be used to hold faux or real dried reeds, a primrose gold that can be used to hold spheres of moss, and a naturally scented candle made with sage or cedar.
Layer Your Space with Cozy Throws
There’s something that’s so comforting about being in the beauty of nature. Part of weaving earthy tones into a space means bringing that same feeling of comfort and respite into your home. To do that, layer your space with cozy throw blankets in shades such as caramel, auburn, burnt orange, pine, and wheat to blend with your home’s other colors while giving a natural balance. Try to opt for knit and textured blankets that help give your space greater dimension such as this cotton throw from Birchlane or this knit throw from Target.
Use These Colors of the Year as Your Guide
Sherwin-Williams color of the year in 2022 is Evergreen Fog, a soft and soothing shade of eucalyptus and sage green with slight hints of gray and blue. Behr, Benjamin Moore, and PPG all chose similar shades of green for their color of the year this year as well, indicating that organic and refreshing shades of pine, olive, fern, and sage help bring clarity and serenity to a home. Although painting isn’t an option for renters, using these color palettes serves as a great guide when determining the color theme of a room. Allow the color of the year to inspire you as you decide which pillows, throws, rugs, art, and furniture to incorporate into a space.
Final Thoughts
If you are in the market for a new apartment, Draper and Kramer’s spacious and luxurious apartments offer the perfect canvas to decorate with earth tones and create a warm, comfortable home. Visit our website to browse our full selection of apartment properties today.
