tropical theme room with acacia silver color roller blinds on patio door and skylight windows

5 ways to get the tropical interior design trend in your home

Written by Yvonne Keal

Product Management specialist

Written: 06/08/2019

Updated: 17/10/2023

Lose yourself in the sultry depths of this exotic look

Tropical design brings the warmth, vibrant colors, and lush foliage of the tropics right into your living space. So get ready to escape the urban jungle with tropical greens, botanical prints, and tribal patterns and create your own tropical retreat.

1. Find your tribe

Inspired by the deserts of the Middle East, the Oriel Sepia fabric from our Abigail Ahern collection is a beautiful hue. The burnt caramel toffee shade is perfect if you're looking to inject a beautiful yet subtle dose of colour into your room.

Be sure to incorporate natural textures like bamboo, rattan, and wicker in your furniture and décor. These materials give a casual, tropical feel to any room. Wicker chairs, bamboo blinds, and rattan light fixtures are great choices.

 

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2. Night garden

Tropical prints, featuring palm trees, hibiscus flowers, and exotic wildlife, are a staple of this trend. You can use them in a variety of ways: on upholstery, drapery, wallpaper, or even decorative throw pillows.

These prints instantly transport you to a lush island paradise and that’s the feeling we get every time we look at this dreamy tropical bathroom décor, complemented by cool marble and bright white porcelain standing out against the darkly glamorous wallpaper and charcoal grey plantation shutters.

Best of all, these moisture-resistant shutters ensure that the room is high on style and practicality.

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3. Jungle outpost

We’ve given this kitchen a back-to-basics feel with wooden surfaces and vintage copper pendant lights.

Classy cabinetry and luxe brass accents bring contrast to the rough and ready feel, while Roller blinds at the doors and window add a refined finishing touch.

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4. Travel the world

Capturing the joy of travels far and wide, the global décor trend is bold and upbeat bringing Mediterranean hues, botanical prints, and woven textures to interiors.

The Mali Coral Roman blind perfectly brings this theme to life, framing the pretty dressing area with a beautiful pink and orange blend for the perfect tropical bedroom décor.

 

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5. Moody blooms

Be brave and let bold colours like rich greens take centre stage in more discreet and calming areas of the house where you want to bring in a tropical theme.

Use darker florals and biophilic designs to add a sense of depth and drama to calmer spaces like your bedroom.

Statement teal curtains complement larger windows like this one perfectly, with flowers growing upwards giving the space a sense of height. 

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