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HOME & GARDEN
MODERN ORGANIC Intentional Simplicity Inspired by Nature
story by Cherie Ward
An interior design style with a mixité of minimalism, midcentury modern, and boho flair has been emerging in homes all across the Gulf Coast, and it looks as if it might be here to stay.
This nature-centric style is known as the modern organic interior design and is a hybrid of modern, minimalist,
and earthy styles that highlight quality over quantity while embracing warmth, nature, and coziness. In any modern organic house, you'll find a juxtaposed style of furniture with sleek lines and geometric shapes with manufactured materials like steel, but next to sustainable fabrics like linen and cotton, plants, light wood furniture, and raw stone.
But achieving modern organic is definitely a bit of a balancing act. If you add in too many organic touches, your home could look more bohemian. If you focus solely on modern pieces, your home might seem more industrial. You need an equal combination to achieve a modern organic style.
Honing the style lies first within the color palette and you don't necessarily need to stick to beige, gray, or white. You
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