Table of Contents
- What is a Garden-Inspired Interior?
- How to Create a Garden-Inspired Interior
- 1. Let Nature Shape the Layout
- 2. Layer Sensory Experiences
- 3. Add Organic Shapes & Botanical Prints
- 4. Embrace Daily Rituals with Biophilic Design
- 5. Bring in Living Energy with Plants
- 6. Why French & European Antiques Work in Garden-Inspired Interiors
- 7. Curate Garden-Inspired Décor
- 8. Design for Connection
- A Timeless Connection to Nature: Garden-Inspired Interior Styling
- FAQs
Have you ever wondered what makes a home feel alive, whole, and restorative?
Often, that feeling comes from bringing nature indoors — an approach known as biophilic interior design. This idea has long been embraced by architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright in his Fallingwater project, the Balinese design firm IBUKU, Makhno Architects, and design thinkers like Christopher Alexander. It’s also something we hold close at Suzie Anderson Home.
Our new Le Beau Jardin collection is built around this very idea. From artificial flowers and botanical prints to French antiques, indoor–outdoor homewares, and natural motifs, it offers everything you need to create a sanctuary that celebrates the beauty of nature all year round.
What is a Garden-Inspired Interior?
A garden room blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. Traditionally found in European homes, these spaces were inspired by orangeries, conservatories, and sunrooms. But you don’t need a grand structure to enjoy the look — even a sunlit corner, styled balcony, or cosy nook with natural materials and motifs can become your very own garden-inspired retreat.
How to Create a Garden-Inspired Interior
1. Let Nature Shape the Layout
Before you decorate, take notice of how nature interacts with your home.
Ask yourself:
Where does natural sunlight fall at different times of day?
Which views naturally draw your eye?
Are there outdoor sounds you’d like to highlight — or soften?
Where do people naturally pause, linger, or gather?
By working with these natural rhythms, you can create a room that feels balanced and restorative. For example, position a reading chair by a sunny window, or set a dining table near French doors that open to the garden.
2. Layer Sensory Experiences
A true garden-inspired interior should awaken all the senses.
Touch: Add linen, wool, rattan, timber, jute, and seagrass. These natural textures are tactile, timeless, and sustainable. For outdoor spaces, conservatories, or sunrooms, ensure any upholstery and fabrics are lightfast and that furniture and decor can hold up in the sun, so they don't fade out.
Sound: Enhance ambience with birdsong, water features, or the crackle of a fire.
Scent: Use seasonal flowers, beeswax candles, or herbal arrangements. Our artificial flowers offer beauty without upkeep, and can be paired with floral, woody, or citrus fragrances.
Air: Encourage cross-ventilation, and introduce indoor plants to purify the air and balance humidity.
3. Add Organic Shapes & Botanical Prints
Nature is full of flowing lines and organic patterns, which translate beautifully into interiors.
Choose botanical prints, cushions, artwork, or wallpaper featuring plants and greenery.
Select furniture with arches, curves, or soft silhouettes.
Layer repeating textures — woven rattan, knotted wool, jute rugs — to echo the rhythm of the natural world.
Swarm Canvas Tote Bag | Blush Roses
$385.00
The Swarm Canvas Tote Bag in Blush Roses is a striking blend of art and function. The featured painting, chosen from Swarm’s captivating collection, has been photographed and faithfully reproduced on heavy linen, capturing the depth, colour, and texture of… read more
Namrana Cushion & Insert | 25 x 35cm | Rose
$149.00
The Namrana Cushions by En fil d’Indienne bring French artistry and elegance into your home. Featuring the Namrana print from the Ananbô collections, each cushion is beautifully detailed with natural linen ties at all four corners, a tonal cotton velvet back,… read more
Large Round Rattan Tray | Old Grey
$115.00
Rattan Items Please be aware that rattan is a natural material, so each rattan product is unique. Natural variations are expected and normal, meaning that not all rattan items will have the same colour consistency. You may notice slight differences… read more
4. Embrace Daily Rituals with Biophilic Design
Biophilic interiors aren’t just about looks — they support how we live. Notice the small, repeating moments that shape your everyday lifestyle: making your morning coffee, the dappled afternoon light, or where you gather for an evening conversation.
Shape your interior to embrace these rituals:
A window seat for reading,
A coffee nook styled with greenery or ceramics with natural motifs.
A meditation corner with plants.
A home office that has a natural outlook.
5. Bring in Living Energy with Plants
Plants are at the centre of every garden room design.
Indoors: Add potted plants, trailing vines, tall branches, or seasonal arrangements. Our artificial flowers and botanicals offer year-round greenery with no maintenance.
Outdoors: Train climbing vines over a pergola, style a balcony garden, or plant herbs in terracotta pots.
Artificial flowers, plants, and branches can be mixed in with fresh ruscus, for a long-life effect.
Even 20 minutes of caring for plants has been shown to lower stress — proof that greenery nurtures both home and wellbeing.
Magnolia | Short Stem | 60cm | White
$29.00
Introducing the Magnolia Short Stem in White – a delicate and charming floral arrangement that adds a touch of grace and elegance to your decor. Materials: The Magnolia Short Stem is carefully crafted from a blend of Eva, PVC, iron,… read more
Artificial Large Hydrangea Stem w Leaves | 75cm
$39.00
For Australia-wide deliveries, an additional freight quote does apply for this piece. This is not calculated online and will be in addition to your purchase / standard delivery fee. Shipping & Delivery Options: In-Store Collection: This item can be collected… read more
6. Why French & European Antiques Work in Garden-Inspired Interiors
Weathered antiques add character to a garden-inspired space. Their patina — aged timber, rusted iron, or softly faded finishes — tells a story and makes a room feel lived-in and timeless.
French and European antiques pair beautifully with the garden look because they echo the relaxed elegance of orangeries, conservatories, and country homes.
Styling ideas:
Wrought iron café tables and chairs with a natural patina.
Stone urns, busts, and planters that feel sculptural indoors or outdoors.
Vintage wicker and rattan seating for light-filled corners.
Antique mirrors and consoles to frame botanical prints or floral displays.
Italian Chestnut Wall Console | Antique
$6,650.00
For Australia-wide deliveries, a freight quote does apply for this piece. This is not calculated online and will be in addition to your purchase. Shipping & Delivery Options: In-Store Collection: This item can be collected from our Moss Vale store. Freight Quote for… read more
French Vintage Painters Ladder (BOWRAL)
$995.00
Introducing our exquisite French Vintage Painters Ladder, a timeless piece that adds a touch of nostalgia and elegance to any space. Materials: Wood Features: Vintage Dimensions: Please fill out the product enquiry form for exact dimensions. PLEASE NOTE: Large items… read more
Vintage Italian Painted birdcage | Circa 1900 | W89 x D46 x H54cm (BOWRAL)
$850.00
For Australia-wide deliveries, an additional freight quote does apply for this piece. This is not calculated online and will be in addition to your purchase / standard delivery fee. Shipping & Delivery Options: In-Store Collection: This item can be collected… read more
7. Curate Garden-Inspired Décor
Accessories are the finishing touch that bring personality and joy to a garden-inspired interior.
In addition to living energy, include something loved and something with lustre.
Some ideas include antique bird cages, rustic watering cans, tiered iron stands, woven baskets, coral or clam shells, or blue & white ceramics.
For practical yet stylish storage, introduce cast iron hooks, seagrass baskets, or French-style ladders.
For lustre, introduce crystal jugs, hurricane lanterns, and tea-light votives for glow.
Statement pieces include stone statues, water features, or botanical art prints as focal points.
Into The Garden | Acrylic on Board | 23 x 31cm | Jacqui Brown | BOWRAL STORE
$350.00
Into The Garden | Acrylic on Board | 23x31cm | Jacqui Brown Description An enchanting original by Jacqui Brown, Into The Garden invites the viewer into a tranquil outdoor scene, celebrating the layered beauty of nature. With soft brushwork and… read more
Meadow Parrot Ginger Jar | Large H41cm
$165.00
For Australia-wide deliveries, an additional freight quote does apply for this piece. This is not calculated online and will be in addition to your purchase / standard delivery fee. Shipping & Delivery Options: In-Store Collection: This item can be collected… read more
Antique French Grand Urn | Signed
$1,850.00
Please note, the magnolia is not included. This Antique French Grand Urn is a showstopping decorative piece that evokes the elegance of 19th-century garden design. Crafted with a deeply scalloped body and resting on a flared pedestal base, it bears… read more
8. Design for Connection
A garden-inspired interior should also encourage connection; to the local environment, the season, and those we live with.
Choose locally made or hand-crafted pieces to support local creatives.
Begin a natural collection of shells, driftwood, pinecones, or foraged elements to reflect the seasonality.
Create spaces that invite gathering — a dining table, an outdoor fire pit, or a games nook.
A Timeless Connection to Nature: Garden-Inspired Interior Styling
The beauty of a garden-inspired room is that it evolves with the seasons while offering a timeless connection to nature.
Whether you style it with artificial blooms, rustic French antiques, botanical prints, natural textures, or indoor–outdoor homewares, the Le Beau Jardin collection invites you to embrace outdoor elegance indoors. SHOP THE COLLECTION
FAQs
Q1: What is a garden-inspired interior?
A garden-inspired interior is a design approach that blurs the line between indoors and outdoors. It uses natural materials, botanical prints, greenery (fresh or artificial), and indoor–outdoor homewares to create a space that feels restorative, alive, and connected to nature.
Q2: How do I create a garden room inside my home?
Start by choosing a bright corner, sunroom, breakfast nook, or conservatory. Add greenery such as seasonal flowers or potted plants, layer natural textures like rattan, linen, and timber, and include botanical motifs in cushions, table linens, or artwork. To finish, style with French antiques and fragrances that echo the outdoors. We recommend watching our Biophilic Interior Design video for more ideas.
Q3: Can artificial flowers really look natural in interiors?
Yes — premium artificial flowers can look remarkably close to real blooms. They bring lasting colour and texture without the maintenance. For a natural effect, style them in vintage urns, clear glass vases, or woven baskets. Wherever possible, we recommend combining faux flowers with real living energy. A favourite styling tip is to mix artificial hydrangea or orchid stems with long-lasting greenery such as ruscus or lichen-covered branches for a look that feels authentic and seasonal.
Q4: What role does fragrance play in garden-inspired styling?
Fragrance completes the sensory experience of a garden room. Floral and earthy scents such as rose, fig leaf, orange blossom, or oud make a space feel fresh and inviting. Diffusers, candles, and sprays can be placed throughout the home to maintain a continuous garden atmosphere.
Q5: What is biophilic design, and how does it connect to garden-inspired interiors?
Biophilic design means “love of life” and focuses on bringing natural elements into interiors to support wellbeing. Garden-inspired interiors naturally follow biophilic principles by using light, plants, organic textures, and seasonal rhythm to make a home feel restorative and alive.
Q6: Do I need a conservatory or sunroom to achieve this look?
While conservatories and sunrooms are wonderful for creating garden-inspired interiors, you can achieve the look in almost any space. A styled balcony, a cosy reading nook with greenery, or a dining area layered with botanical prints and antiques can all bring outdoor elegance indoors. If you’d like more detailed advice on styling conservatories, we’ve shared our top interior design tips in this video — watch it here.
