Tropical decor can lend a sense of peace and tranquility to your home. For many people, simply decorating a single room with beach decor can provide a tropical oasis at home. Though decorating in this style is not as easy as it would seem. Creating a tropical themed room can be a tough balancing act between posh and tawdry.
Here are a few tips on how to the right amount of island style to your home today:
Plants Large plants are a must-have for any tropical themed room. Areca palms, Coconut Palms, Cycas palms perfectly suit this theme. Bamboo trees will also add a hint of the Asian tropics to your home. Using wicker baskets to house your plants will add a nice finishing tropical touch.
Natural Colors Tropical decor looks to the beach for its inspiration. Tans, aquas and greens should serve as the primary colors in tropical design. These colors represent sand, water and trees respectively. You can even a splash of deep red to represent the rising and setting sun.
Bamboo Dιcor Bamboo is the quintessential element for beach style living. Add bamboo picture frames, bamboo furniture, bamboo vases, and even bamboo candles.
Coconut and Palm Accents Coconut and palm trees also go hand-in-hand with tropical home decor. Coconut candles are a unique and simple way to lend a peaceful feel to your decor. A palm-inspired bathroom is also a classic design idea.
Shells What tropical themed room would be complete without shells? Use large shells as accent pieces in your bathroom. Try gluing a collection of small shells on a blank framed canvas for an interesting wall accent.
Tropical wall decor - Look for wall prints that feature palm trees or large palm leaves. Pineapple prints are another surefire tropical style addition to your living room.
Natural elements add tropical furniture and accents pieces made from natural materials like seagrass, banana leaf, water hyacinth, and rattan. These materials are often woven to form sofas, chairs, tables and accents, such as baskets.
You should not overdo your decorating with any of these tips. Utilizing these concepts sparingly will add class to your room, adding them everywhere will make the room tacky.
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