Free Decorating Using Natural Materials

Natural materials can look effective as decoration around the home and they are free. Next time you are looking for something to decorate a bare shelf or a corner that needs ‘something’, consider natural materials you may find in your yard or by the side of the road.

Various types of seed pods and leaves can make an interesting display. They can be collected while still green and put in a vase of water or else placed in an empty container and allowed to dry out. Alternatively you can collect materials that are already dry.

There are various types of gum nuts. Two or three twigs of leaves and nuts can make an interesting display.


Leaves or gum nuts on their own are effective too. Dry twigs can be displayed in an item that is not waterproof.


Assorted gum nuts, pine cones and seed pods from trees such as jacaranda look nice displayed in a wicker basket. A wooden bowl or any other container made from a natural material would also look effective. The items can be left natural or given a coat of clear paint.




Do you know where there is an oak tree? Acorns make a pleasing display in a pottery bowl or other container.


Acorns could be mistaken as chocolates by young children so don’t leave them where youngsters can see and reach them.


There are plenty of natural materials which can be used to decorate your home.

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