Tropical Wall Art

Tropical design brings you the feeling of warmth, simplicity, comfort and relaxation. This style will remind you of the sky, the beach and tropics. Having a tropical styled room gives you a vacation mood all the time. 

If you want to have a tropical haven at home, you should be familiar with the different items found in such style. Below are the elements used in a tropical-styled room:

The color palette used in this decorating style consists of neutral shades. This ranges from apricot, beige, bronze, brown, chocolate, old gold, shades of yellow and more. This makes tropical wall art perfect for the room. Another color, which is a staple of this design, is green. This includes the different shades of green, from yellow green to avocado and dark green. Most designers use the mentioned color for accents. However, there are also those who use it as the focal point of their design. Other colors normally used in this style are coral, ivory, muted green and turquoise.

In any type of room, texture is very important. The soft couch, the silky drapes and the firm ottoman are contributing factors in giving a room balanced texture. However, the items used in a tropical room are far different from those used in contemporary rooms. Instead of seeing thick drapes, you will have soft and lush fabrics. You will not have heavy carpeting as well. Normally you will find the likes of woven sea grass mats.

There is a touch of simplicity, exoticness and artistry in tropical furniture. You will find wicker chairs, rattan headboards, bamboo shelves, and iron decorative metal art. The soft drapes used also have floral and animal prints. Zebra and leopard prints are among the most common animal prints used.

Accessories – The room accessories are also made of wonderful items. There are beautiful shells, which are reminiscent of the ocean, and candles in coconut shells that  remind you of the tropics. Tropical style also uses glass to add a touch of sophistication.

Indoor plants – The use of indoor plants is a great way to complete a tropical room. Some designers also use preserved leaves for their design.

By knowing the essential elements you need to use in the room, you can have the tropical haven you have always wanted. Now that you are equipped with the basic elements, it is time to conceptualize a design for your room. Keep in mind that the tropical theme is broad. You can get inspiration from tropical fruits and flowers. You can even get your inspiration from one of your Caribbean trips. You can finally hang that tropical wall artsouvenir you have had for months. 

Here are five easy steps you can follow to have the tropical haven you have always wanted:

Decide what color palette you will use. You can start with four different colors. You can have the shades of green, cream, light brown and chocolate. From these colors, decide which will go on the wall, what colors will be the fabric, the furniture and the accessories. This will guide you when you shop for new items. This way, you know the exact colors you want. Having the colors will also help simplify your design plan.

The plan is very important before you start shopping. This way, you will be able to list down the items you need to buy. You can also incorporate some of the old stuff you have. For example, you want to use your old couch. However, it is not tropical enough. You can make it fit in by reupholstering it with floral fabrics. You can also add pillows with animal prints.

Having a plan will also prevent you from purchasing the items you will not use. If your plan includes a couch, two wicker chairs, a pair of rattan ottoman, a coffee table, few tropical accessories including the tropical wall art, and a large indoor plant, you will only buy these stuff. You will not be purchasing a bamboo television cabinet or an iron shelf.

You will also be able to assess the help you need. Do you need to hire a carpenter? How about your friends, are they free to help you? Assessing your needs will aid you in scheduling the project.

Moreover, the plan will give you an idea of how long you are going to finish it. You will be able to think of how or who will do the other sub projects. Most importantly, you will have a visual goal of how you want the final product to look like.

Make a checklist of the things you need. First, list down the furniture you need for the room. Make sure that you measure the areas where you plan to place the items. This will ensure that the pieces you bought will fit. List the materials you need for the redecoration as well. Include the colors of the paint you will use, the brushes, and all the other essential items.

After finishing the plan and purchasing the materials you need, it is time to start redecorating. Before painting the wall, you have to remove all the items from the room. If there is an item, which is too heavy to move, make sure that you cover it with protective materials. You do not want to have paint all over it.

Once the room is ready, assign the task. Who will do the painting? How about the stitching and the reupholstering? As soon as you assign the tasks, everyone can start working on the project. Painting the wall is among the first steps you need to finish because you cannot hang decorations or the decorative wall artif it is not done yet. Moreover, if you do not have other big projects, you can start bringing in the furniture after the paint has dried. Arranging the furniture will be easier because you have a plan to follow.