Everyone is going bananas about the tropics and we know why! The latest trend to hit South African shores is inspired by the tropics and features all things green and leafy. Imagine stepping into a vintage air stream trailer from the 80s, with flamingo and palm leaf prints decorated on every wall – well that’s exactly the style that’s setting new boundaries in the design world.

The style which has become increasingly popular this season is inspired by a dazzling array of fashion items, hotel décor and of course the Miami lifestyle.

The tropical trend is a bold statement for your home and sometimes homeowners can go a little OTT! So we’re here to give you a couple of tips to tastefully incorporate this trend into your home to make sure it’s translated in a sophisticated way. So, if you don’t have the budget to go to the tropics, we’ll bring the tropics to you with three helpful tips:

Attention to detail

Things that make your house a home are items that add a personal touch, small accents like a golden pineapple ornament or indoor plant will help create a homely space that’s inspired by the tropics.

It’s important to bring balance to your space, so if you want to make a bold statement with printed palm leaf curtains, then make sure the accessories are minimalist. Nothing quite says summer like plants, and decorating your dining room table with dried out palm leaves is an understated way to bring this style to your next dinner party.

Make a statement

Feeling daring this season? Dive into this trend wholeheartedly and combine bold and vibrant shades to create a tropical themed home. If your living room is looking a bit tired, have an old sofa reupholstered with a stylish green printed fabric, then complement the look with neutral scatter cushions and white furniture to give it a sophisticated finish.

For those of you who are feeling fearless this summer, a printed wall paper will add just the right amount of the tropics to your home, coupled with a white and neutral palette for the rest of the space. One of our favourite bespoke wallpaper designers is Robin Sprong, who offers spectacular wallpapers for homeowners. One of their designers, Clinton Friedman, designs magnificent palm leaf pieces which will be sure to add character to your living room space.

Subtle hints

Something we are seeing more of this season is feather prints, which are timeless in their style, as long as they are subtle. Peacock feathers, exotic prints and hot pink splashes of paint may sound like a hot mess, but if you incorporate these colours and prints into your home subtly, the result will be something you love.

Don’t change your home’s interiors just to incorporate the trend; rather start by getting yourself tropical scatter cushions for your bed or sofa that will complement the existing space. Wall art is another fantastic way to bring the tropics into your home without over doing it. A printed illustration of a pineapple or flamingo will be the centre piece of any living room.

Now that we’ve sparked your desire to redecorate your home this season, it’s time to find inspiration from the experts and visit our Pinterest board for endless creative ideas. If you’d like us to come and tastefully incorporate this style into your home, give us a call and we’ll set up a consultation.