Urban jungle, how to decorate home with trendy green style

Hey plant lovers!

Daniela here, and I’m thrilled to recommend “Urban Jungle: How to Decorate Home with Trendy Green Style.” This book is a must-have for anyone looking to bring nature indoors and create a lush, vibrant living space.

Here’s why I love it:

• Over 250 stunning photos for inspiration
• Step-by-step guides for plant care and styling
• 70+ plant species profiles with care instructions
• DIY projects to create unique planters and displays

Did you know? Indoor plants can reduce indoor air pollutants by up to 87% in 24 hours, according to NASA research.

The authors, Igor Josifovic and Judith de Graaff, founders of the @urbanjungleblog Instagram account, share their expertise in a way that’s both accessible and inspiring.

Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your green journey, this book offers something for everyone. It’s the perfect guide to transform your home into a thriving urban jungle.

Happy planting!.

It’s Jungle Fever! There has been a kind of “fever” towards the Urban Jungle style, a unique way to revitalize home environments, which thus become a green nest. For city dwellers, it is a concrete way to reconnect with nature, to take refuge in an oasis after a long day at work. The recurring elements? All natural ones, of course, from wood and rattan to botanical and plant-patterned wallpapers. Ever-present are plants and flowers, giving rooms a green look. Attention, however, to sustainability, another theme dear to the Urban Jungle style. Let’s find out more.

What is Urban Jungle Style

When we think of cities, asphalt, grayness, concrete buildings come to mind. Not quite an oasis natural, right? Then it is the home that can become one, by following the right steps. This style of furniture is certainly peculiar, but it is part of a new way of living the home, which is no longer just a safe haven, but a reference point for reconnecting with nature and finding a balance between advancing technology and the beauty of green environments. Can a modern home turn into a jungle? Yes.

The expression, we anticipate, is. wild. We are not talking about a nature style, which may appear more measured. Here it is nature that comes back overbearingly to the fore and to take back the spaces in the city. This trend started in America and has come down to us, and we want to try to bring it into the homes of our readers. The effect you get? Every environment is cool e cheerful, sustainable And incredibly… jungle! Unparalleled comfort.

The characteristics of the Urban Jungle style

This style arose from the need to profoundly change the environments of the home, to revolutionize them. We think of the big cities like New York City: For those who love nature, but have to live in a metropolis, it is not easy to always carve out time for a “Forest Bathing,” or an immersion in greenery. It’s a deep return to the past, with plants being big stars, and you can give free rein to your creativity. Even the furniture turns out more rustic, if not vintage.

Preference is given to craftsmanship, the nature-themed prints, the botanical wallpapers. And there is talk of sustainability, so an eye is given to appliances, for example, opting for modern, avant-garde solutions. Foreword: This is not a home intended exclusively for those with green thumbs. Fortunately, there are many houseplants that do not require much care. Perfect for decorating home in Urban Jungle style.

The colors of the Urban Jungle style

I natural tones are the great protagonists of the Urban Jungle style. All those shades that convey to us the feeling of being immersed in nature. The green? Main color, with of course all its wonderful variations. The brown? Special, keeping in mind that it is the color of the earth, of wood. The contrast? Not impossible, because you can play with the white – the ultimate muted color, great to alternate with green and brown – and, why not, to orange. This palette includes shades that are definitely reminiscent of nature. But it is in smaller rooms that we recommend playing with lighter shades to find the right brightness. With neutral or woodland colors, in any case, you can never go wrong.

The materials of the Urban Jungle style

We can definitely indulge ourselves. As anticipated, we try to favor the materials and the natural fibers. Yes to the wood, especially to parquet, but also to bamboo, sea rush, rattan, or even, for textiles, cotton and linen. Very charming stone, especially for outdoor environments. Or even terracotta and wicker. To optimize costs, there is always a solution at hand: the wood-effect porcelain stoneware. In an Urban Jungle bathroom, for example, we can opt for stoneware. Solid-color tile coverings serve to create contrast and alternate the wood effect. The finish? It depends on one’s personal taste, perhaps matte or glossy.

The furnishings of the Urban Jungle style.

There is good news: the Urban Jungle style is not extremely rigid, as perhaps minimal can be. Because we can mix it with Scandinavian-style furniture, industrial or even boho. The right mood is to create a mix of old and new, vintage and modern. The extra idea is to recover old furniture, giving it a new look, but without losing that touch of simplicity that is what characterizes this style. We are not afraid to be daring with old furniture from grandma’s house, such as a sofa, armchairs, wooden side tables, or even the four-poster bed. Furniture that makes people say “wow.” Little tip: In a living room, it is not always necessary to revolutionize the furniture. Far from it. We can integrate elements and details nature, plants, botanical wallpapers. Without excess.

Ideas and inspirations for your Urban Jungle style home.

Let’s dare… with style! Let’s play with color contrasts, we dare with softer, contrasting hues (orange is always a must), we integrate plants with rather large foliage, especially in a room like the bedroom or living room. They’re good for you, too! In the kitchen we prefer natural materials, such as wood, and don’t forget to tile the wall: this way we can keep it clean, and the Jungle effect, with the right touches, is assured.

For the bathroom, the best solution is to draw from the Scandinavian style and mix it with the elements of the Urban Jungle style. Here the floor is strictly wood-effect porcelain stoneware, with wooden furniture, plants and rattan details to give elegance and that chic touch that never fails. Attention, indeed, to accessories, which become our valuable allies. Wooden lamps, mirrors decorated in floral style, ceramic vases are just some of the accessories we can favor. We definitely favor exotic prints, because upholstery is extremely important: once back home, it will feel like being in the jungle. But in the city: that’s the beauty of style, allowing us to reconnect with the wild and primitive nature.