When the warmer weather hits, it’s harder than ever when you have to be indoors. Well, why not bring the outdoors in? Here are 9 projects that help you bring nature inside so you can enjoy the outdoors, inside and out.

2. From designer Matthew Mead comes this nature-inspired wall display. Just wrap cardboard mailing tubes in nature-themed paper using double-sided tape, then affix them to a wall.

3. Stencil a pillow with a foliage print and then toss it on your sofa or a favorite chair for an instant nature pick-me-up.

4. Sometimes adding just one single natural element can instantly elevate a display. This twisty branch is the same scale as the books it is resting on, and is a perfect example of what one natural element can do for a space. Take a walk in the woods and see what you can find!

5. The back of this cabinet is painted a zingy green {an instant reminder of the outdoors!} and it’s the perfect backdrop for this natural display of shells and coral. You can easily paint a cabinet just like this!

6. Try this fun idea: instead of a bouquet, tuck interesting leaves of different shapes and sizes into an assortment of glass jars and vases.

7. Wall art is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Try your hand at making a bird collage like this one from Blue Cricket Design.

8. Tree limbs, branches and twigs are an excellent medium for nature-inspired projects. This frame tutorial can be found at Not Just a Housewife.

9. From Martha Stewart comes another nature-inspired coaster idea, this one made from twigs. Just tie twigs together using waxed twine. It couldn’t be any easier!