Celebrating Bugs, Birds, And Beasts in Interior Design

Beautiful bug prints in interior design

Bugs are great, especially those that don’t fit into the creepy crawly category! The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Incey Wincey Spider and Jiminy Cricket have helped nurture interest in little bugs for generations and you can use them in your interior design to make a nature inspired charming space.

At Blinds Direct we have patterned soft fabrics which showcase bugs in a stylish way. There are blinds with bumblebees and dragonflies to enjoy, which are perfect for living rooms, kitchens, and plant-filled conservatories. Moreover, you can use them in a child’s bedroom to help them sleep snug as a bug.

Animals in interior design

Some of the oldest examples of human art are of animals painted on cave walls. While prehistoric bison, tigers and deer may not be at the forefront of today’s interiors, their legacy certainly is. Animals have captured our imaginations for millennia, from epic myths of Greek bulls to old pirate tales of massive squid, it’s only normal to want to bring the beauty of the animal world into our homes. But what are the best ways to enjoy them?

Well, today’s topic essentially falls into three categories, bugs, birds and beasts and we’ll be showing you how to add them in the best way to your home’s design using soft fabrics.

Fantastic beast prints in interior design

By ‘beasts’ we really mean mammals, reptiles and other four limbed creatures that spend most of their time on the land. Here, you have a dizzying array of options to consider which can make a space fun, stylish or chic!

Let’s start with the types of animals you can use for traditional spaces. Stag print Roman blinds, highland cow linen cushions, and Bengal tiger curtains are easy ways to introduce – or strengthen – a traditional feeling in your home. Coupled with dark wood furniture and soft lighting, these items capture the feeling of a classical English country house.

Alternatively, you can use similarly marvellous animals in a more fun, modern way. For example, our polar bear blue curtain, walk the dog ecru roller blind, or woodland fox Roman blind will help you to make a space exciting, dynamic and fun – perfect for contemporary spaces from living rooms to children’s play rooms.

Bold bird prints in interior design

Birds are amazing. So many civilisations have been mesmerised by our feathered friends from the native Americans, and Aztecs to the Romans and Egyptians. We see birds as free and beautiful whether they’re a noble eagle soaring through the air, colour birds of paradise in the jungle, or – let’s face it – humorous penguins.

Birds have been a key element of clothing and costume for a long time, and you can easily take the same excitement into your home. Peacock feather roller blinds can be used to add colour and shape to a living room, toucans and parrots can add fun and excitement to a kid’s room, and a luxurious curtain featuring birds of the rainforest will make a supremely fashionable statement in any lounge or dining room.