A tropical-styled room incorporates ornamental carvings in island motifs, like pineapples and palm trees, furniture made from exotic woods and framed botanicals.
Colours
Influenced by the cooling breeze of the ocean, the fragrant aroma of orchids, frangipanis and hibiscus; tropical themed homes take on not only the culture of their geographical location but also the environment in which they are located. South Pacific tropical interior designs includes golds, blues and natural bamboo where as Balinese interiors will have deep, rich colours including golds and reds. Caribbean homes will have blues, whites and orange hues.
Furniture and Finishes
Again, geographical influences impact on the types of furniture used in tropical interior designs. From the simple to the exotic, woods and fibres can include banana leaf and rattan, seagrasses and cane, through to hardwoods including rosewood and teak. The raw materials determine the carvings and weaving of the furniture however regardless of your choice, furnishings generally reflect a relaxed and simple lifestyle.
Fabrics
The cool island breezes flow freely through natural materials such as linen, raw cotton and silk. Prints can include florals, tropical plants, bird of paradise and green foliage. For a mystical and elegant feel, incorporate silks in reds, golds and crimsons.
Art and Accessories
Reminders of an idealic tropical holiday can include cane baskets, sea-shells, rattan and seagrass mats and coloured beads. Prints of islands, tropical flowers , the ocean and sunsets can be incorporated as can carved masks and wood carved mirrors. Fresh flowers and candles finish off the look and fee of your room.
Things to remember:
- Tropical can mean cool blues and yellows as much as it can be warm reds and golds
- The feel you are going for should be relaxed and welcoming, even if you are wanting a more structured Balinese styled home
- In tropical themed homes more than any other, it is the little things that count - the ornaments, colours and aroma of a room that will give the room the ambiance you are looking for.