Tropical home décor focuses on colour and light in abundance – the perfect trend to brighten up your home.
Should you have a desire for escapism and yearn to bring the heat of the tropics to your own private paradise its easier than you think….
Embrace Colour
From the brilliant blues of the Bahamas to the lush greens of the Brazilian rainforests, the tropics are renown for their rich, vibrant colours that lend themselves well to a wide range of interiors. When introducing the look to your home be brave and choose the boldest colours that you are comfortable with. The citrus hues of orange and lemon blend perfectly with fresh greens and turquoises, when pinks and reds are bought in to play a carnival of colour is created throughout you living space.
Be Bold With Pattern
From the bedroom to living areas introduce bold patterns to your scheme to create the vibrancy of the tropics. Keep it classic with soft furnishings featuring palm prints and exotic florals or for a fresh twist on the scheme contract monochrome chevron stripes with colourful motifs such as birds, trees and feathers.
Use Natural Materials
Compliment the vibrant colours and brave patterns of your tropical scheme with furniture and accessories made from natural materials. Wicker, bamboo and rattan bring laid-back vibes to your home and are simple enough to offset the striking designs of your chosen soft furnishings. If you want to stick with your existing furniture you can dabble with these must have materials in other ways such as bamboo place mats, rattan light shades and the much have accessory right now – the woven basket.
Take it Outside
The tropical home décor trend works best in rooms that have a lot of natural light, so it’s the perfect scheme if you’re looking to update your patio or outdoor area. Take the look from the home to the garden with furniture made from the same natural materials that you’ve chosen for the interior. Teak, wicker, bamboo or rattan complement the scheme best. For a touch of comfort without compromising on style, scatter cushions throughout the scheme area work best – the brighter the better. Finish the look with an abundance of greenery whether in the form of potted plants, hanging baskets, or trees. To truly recreate the laid-back vibes of a tropical holiday, create your own personal area to relax with breezy shaded area, tropical-inspired hammock, scatter cushions and a side table to keep your essentials to hand.
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