Add a tropical theme to your decor.
You don't have to completely outfit your home with new tropical furnishings to give it a tropical touch. There are plenty of decorative accents and accessories that can bring the feel of the tropics into your decor. Ranging from window treatments and flooring to lamps and bedding, accessories with a tropical flair can make a big decorative impact for little expense.
Instructions
1. Add a bamboo screen for privacy.
Add a freestanding screen made from bamboo or rattan to a room as a space divider. Hide a workstation such as a desk or unsightly electronics behind the screen.
2. Add bamboo or rattan shades to windows.
Cover windows with simple bamboo or rattan shades to evoke the feeling of the tropics.
3. Ceiling fans add a tropical look.
Install a ceiling fan to the center of the ceiling for a tropical flair. Purchase fan blades in the shape of broad leaves or palm fronds. Include a light fixture in the center of the fan for additional lighting.
4. Choose bedding or linens that feature a tropical theme such as palm trees, fish or the beach. Floral and pineapple patterns are popular choices for a tropical theme. Accent bedding with bright colored pillows and a soft throw.
5. Hang tropical-themed framed wall art that features palm trees, beaches and shells. Frame the art in rattan or bamboo frames. Match these frames with similar frames around mirrors to carry the theme throughout the home.
6. Seashells make great accents.
Add seashells and driftwood as accent pieces on top of tables or on a fireplace mantel. Large seashells can hold candles. Place a grouping of shells and candles on a mirrored tray for a beautiful effect. Add lush green plants throughout to replicate the look of an island paradise.
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