Tropical interiors evoke a sense of lushness, complete with verdant green leaves and the rich tapestry of tangled vines, vibrant butterflies, and, of course, bird song. The tropical look, with its bold prints and bright hues, offers an unusual way to inject some grandeur into your decor. So if you haven’t had your fill of spring and summer, bring a tropical touch to your decor to stay warm indoors on the coldest of days! While we narrow down this opulent style to key elements, it is important to know that your choice of home furnishings is one of the most marked ways of infusing your home with a celebration of the tropics. Here are few tips and tricks to get you started.

Choose bright, lively and vibrant colours 

Make a statement with home furnishings in tropical hues such as raspberry, aqua, plum and peach as well as olive, purple flame and rosewood. For a dramatic representation of nature in your living room, consider textured weaves as well as prints and embroidery that conjure up the many guises of the forest, be it gnarled tree trunks dripping with moss or even the spires of fir trees reaching into the sky. To bring a sense of sea and sky indoors, don’t hesitate to include shades of blue. Remember that a small amount of a bright, bold hue will go a long way. Colour should bloom like a rare flower in the forest—a moment of intensity that is not visible everywhere the eye reaches!

Keep it crisp 

Embrace the tropical trend as part of a relaxed Colonial villa vibe, pairing wild colours with crisp neutral fabrics. Using a neutral colour scheme also makes it far easier to change the look and feel of your interiors, without having to completely redecorate. White can be a good bet either as a background hue for colourful designs such as the fluttering butterflies crafted on linen sheers or as a contrast to other fabrics. You may also offset the tropical print by teaming your furniture with white or neutral accessories, and adding striking pops of colour with a throw or cushion. Remember, hues of summer bloom, vermillion and indigo transport you to a glowing pink sunset on a tropical island! Add a breezy crispness to your interiors with linen curtains, which add both whimsy and elegance to a room, and allow for privacy while letting light to filter through. For a more ornate look, opt for silky plain drapes and luxurious pillows in white. Pair all this with lush plants in elegant planters.

Consider bold patterns for that truly tropical vibe 

Fabrics in bold prints make that instant statement. Think playful with an amalgam of lush foliage, exotic flora and tropical landscapes. Embrace the daring clashes of colour found in tropical sunsets or opt for weaves in digital prints that bring a dense, tropical jungle feel with butterflies and birds in profusion. For a more whimsical twist, opt for the brightest summer hues of citrus yellow adorned with palms fluttering in the wind and for that Monet-esque watercolour feel, choose prints of lilies and butterflies flitting on water.

Bring balance with natural textures 

A great idea to bring in the tropical feel is to layer natural textures with your furniture. Mix and match natural fabrics such as the linen sheers digitally printed with butterflies and cotton weaves designed with abstracts. Or choose upholstery fabric in warm, earthy tones like teak and walnut, hide and leather and pit them against the more colourful patterns that you’ve picked. When it comes to accessories, plants in bamboo baskets, comfy cane chairs and sofas, spotted wood nestling tables and picture frames crafted out of raw wood work wonders.

Invite some natural light indoors 

Imagine drapes of translucent sheers fluttering in the light breeze around you while you sip your favourite beverage in the early evening. Sound cosy? A tropical home has to have lots of sunlight to look both fresh and cheerful. Curtains in sheer fabrics are your best bet for letting in plenty of natural light. In addition, they can help frame the view of your outdoors. Choose sheer curtains, either embroidered or in textured plains, for doorways that open outdoors to your porch or patio for a lazy, tropical feel. Both contemporary and traditional, sheer curtains from D’Decor come in a wide variety of designs. Make sure to choose sheers in white or off-white backgrounds for that truly tropical feel.

Whether you’re escaping the frigidness of winter or embracing the sun, going for bold birds-of-paradise hues or understated colonial chic, the tropical style can create an ambience brimming with vitality. And the only thing missing? A piña colada adorned with a vibrant cocktail umbrella, of course!

Source: www.ddecor.com/blog