Tropical Decorating Tips And Ideas

For most of you reading this there's nothing better than the thought of somewhere sunny and warm. Someplace where people would plan to retire to in the sun. This is the same type of place you'd like to go on holidays too and just enjoy the overall feeling of wellness that a sunny climate can give you. So why not have that experience early and put the feel of a sunny climate right into your own home, so you can be in the tropics every single day?

To make a start at creating your own desert island experience at home you'll need to look for colors that are both bright and relaxing whilst still conveying the tropical theme. "Cold" colors are to be avoided at all costs. Why not start with white and pale creams to set the mood. Then after establishing this basic tone for the room you can add pale shades of blue and green to really flesh out the color scheme in the room.

With the floor, there are two main options; tiling and wooden flooring. Tiles generally look best, but hardwood covered with a suitable rug will also look great, and will also protect your new wooded floor. To give your room the feel of a beach, you could have a sisal rug in the room, although the furniture will be more important than what you put on the floor in the long run.


Next up for redecoration are the windows of the room. You can really start to have fun here. Sheer curtains can be used easily to cover up the windows in a bedroom without cutting off all the light when drawn back, and bamboo blinds will also look great if you decide to go down that route.

Dark wood and rattan furniture go really well with the tropical style, and if they have brightly colored throws they look even better. Once you have completed all of this, from the paint to furniture, you can put some tropical accessories in the room also, such as bold colored cushions, tropical posters, and finally; a fish tank with tropical fish will fit in brilliantly.

So if you want to take the tropics home why not look at a tropical decorating theme for your home?

About the Author: Using tropical decorating ideas in your home might be just what the doctor ordered. A few simple steps is all it takes to bring the feeling of a tropical holiday into any room in your house. Learn more about this decorating style and others at www.DecorSecrets.com