A Touch of Tropical

5 Ways to Add Tropical Décor to Your Home

Photo: Michaela Satterfield

With spring around the corner and spring break vacationers taking off, we can’t help but be drawn to all things tropical right now. Palm trees, ocean waves, and bright sunshine are beckoning. Bring a taste of vacation into your home with some tropical décor.

5 ways to Add a Touch of Tropical:

Photo: Fabric design from Kravet

1. Bold Patterns

   When it comes to tropical rainforests or beaches, everything is vibrant—the plants, the wildlife, the scenery. Using bright, bold patterns is a great way to capture this in your home. Try a fun pattern on a throw pillow, or even an accent chair. Kravet, one of our trusted fabric lines, offers plenty to choose from.

2. Bright Colors

   There’s nothing like the tantalizing aqua of the ocean or the rich emerald of a palm leaf. Tropical flowers blossom in every hue, too—fiery orange, majestic purple and golden yellow. Bringing the tropical into your home requires plenty of bright colors. There are endless ways to incorporate bright colors into your décor, from artwork to paint colors.

3. Wallpaper

   Wallpaper went out of style for a few years, but now it’s back and better than ever. Wallpaper is great for an accent wall or anything you really want to pop. It’s also one way to add some tropical flare to your home, with endless patterns available. Our line Thibaut is one of our favorites for tropical patterns and colors.

Photo: Wallpaper design from Thibaut

4. Plants

There’s no easier way to bring the tropical to your interior than plenty of green plants. Plants add life and vibrancy to any space. You could put your green thumb to work and try the real deal. Not into all the upkeep? Our line John-Richard offers plenty of realistic faux plants.

5. Earthy Textures

Palm trees, sand and seashells provide a neutral backdrop for all the bright colors found in tropical settings. Adding some earthy texture will provide a solid foundation to make all the other colors and patterns pop. Our line Uttermost offers all kinds of furniture pieces that can do the job, like the table pictured below.

Photo: Marnie Accent Table, Uttermost

Follow our tips to add tropical décor to your home, and every day will be a staycation.

Michaela Satterfield

James Décor Writer