Create a Cozy Mountain Escape with Natural Clay Plaster
Tap into the natural world to find comfort and warmth this season
Photo: Matt Berglund
As winter settles in, we instinctively seek warmth and refuge in our homes. While comfort takes many forms, our sense of well-being is deeply connected to nature—a relationship that writers, scientists, and philosophers have long recognized.
E.O. Wilson, the renowned biologist and ecologist, once stated, “The secret to achieving our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive, and even spiritual fulfillment is found in nature.” Similarly, Anthony Douglas Williams, in The Divine Pattern, observed, “There is a feeling of peace and serenity, found only in nature, that comforts the mind and energizes the soul.”
Photo: Matt Berglund
But how can we nurture this connection while spending much of winter indoors? One way is by incorporating natural, healthy building materials—such as earth plasters—into our living spaces.
Matt Berglund of LUXE PLASTER in Crested Butte, CO, is a strong advocate for using organic materials to enhance indoor environments. Natural earth plasters breathe life into walls—literally—creating a living, breathable surface that promotes well-being. These durable, non-toxic walls also help regulate moisture and temperature, fostering a healthier, more comfortable home.
Photo: Matt Berglund
Beyond function, nature has long been intertwined with beauty. We instinctively surround ourselves with harmonious, organic materials, seeking spaces that reflect the natural world. In a recent project by Eickelman, winter’s essence is elegantly captured as light and shadow play across earth-plastered walls, accentuating the subtle variations in color and texture unique to natural clay.
Photo: Matt Berglund
Whether your winter palette leans toward deep, earthy tones—like rich browns, warm grays, and forest greens—or soft, muted hues—such as off-white, taupe, and pale blue—natural plasters offer a spectrum of shades to complement your space. As you settle into the tranquility of winter, take comfort in knowing that spring is just around the corner.
Jenny Russell is the Sales, Marketing & Design Director at American Clay, whose natural earth plaster products offer a healthy and creative solution for beautiful interiors. View their profile or contact Jenny at 866-404-1634.
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