One of the hottest trends in interior design this year is the addition of natural elements. Warm tones and organic materials can create a calming atmosphere no matter where you are in your home, even your craft room. Making use of feature trusses could be a good option if you want to add more space to the room.

There are many articles out there about the potential benefits of a well-designed space. Raw materials might be hard for you to use if you are designing a new space, or do not have much familiarity with those types of material. There are some possibly useful resources from publications similar to https://www.md-mag.com/news/events/architektenreise/ among many others that look at the value of raw materials in design. In this post, I will list my own suggestions for design features and recommendations. If you are looking to create a functional space that is as efficient as it is beautiful, read on for some inspiration.

Modern maple
Maple is the perfect tone to set a comfortable mood in any room in your home, your craft room included. Include maple panels on your walls and incorporate their golden tones into the rest of your room’s theme. Decor cubes in a light maple will showcase your favorite curios perfectly. Put a shell collection you may have from a vacation on display, or you can find other accent pieces in natural materials, like woven baskets or wooden figures.

Coordinate all the accessories in your room to complete a natural makeover. Organize your things in decorative bins in subtle, soft tones like beige, olive and cream. Use the bins as decor on your shelving system or tuck them away in cabinets where they will keep everything you need within reach.

Warmer walls
One design theme that’s gaining momentum is the use of natural tones and materials on walls. Rather than traditional, matte painted walls, more designers are incorporating materials like brick veneer (or sometimes brick if it’s available), which adds a comfortable rustic feel. You can also explore the structure of your home to see if you can remodel it to expose old natural beams, which could look stunning in your craft room with a stain or beeswax.

Natural metals
In 2014 designers are moving toward warmer metal tones like brass and copper, and away from industrial stainless steel and metals like chrome, which can feel colder and more futuristic. Metals like iron are making a comeback, emphasizing a more timeless, traditional design. Try including bold brass hardware on the cabinet set in your craft area to create a cohesive look in your updated space.

Let the sun shine in
Letting more natural light into your creative space is another great way to make it feel more comfortable. Daylight is a natural energizer and can make the colors in your room really pop. Juliet balconies are growing in popularity and it is something that you can consider. Another option is to install sheer window treatments to avoid blocking the light or take the treatments off the windows to enjoy the view outside. Or you could just put in customized blinds which you can use and roll-up in accordance to your needs.

Garden inspiration
You have many options for bringing live flowers and plants into your home that don’t require a lot of attention. Potted plants like succulents and cacti can add a healthy pop of green displayed on a decor cube in your craft room, and a decorative vase of fresh flowers can instantly cheer you.