Tropical Interior Design Style

Furniture Ideas for Relaxing Tropical Home Design

Bring the relaxing feel of the beach into your home with fresh, tropical interior design. Perfect for summer time, the tropical chic style is lush, tranquil, and has an exotic touch. Stick to natural, neutral colours, such as warm beige, light greens, and creamy yellows. There are a few main aspects of tropical home design, so choose your furniture pieces based on the following themes:

Tropical Home Design: Rattan Furniture

Native to the tropical climates of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka, rattan stems are popular choices for furniture construction because the plant is lightweight, strong, and extremely resourceful. It can also be stained and painted like regular wood. Rattan furniture gives off a beachy, relaxed vibe, so opt for pieces constructed of this sustainable material.

Euro Style Oliana Brown Rattan Swivel Chair

Southern Enterprises Rattan Kangaroo Storage Basket

Selamat Designs Woven Rattan Boutique Tissue Cover

Southern Enterprises Metal Rattan 3 Piece Mirror Set

Night and Day Furniture Rattan Floral Collection Tulip End Table

Tropical Home Design: Bamboo Furniture

The fastest growing wooden plants on earth are bamboo stalks, harvested mainly in South and East Asia, making them another practical wood. So, bamboo is not only sustainable, it looks fresh and summery. Plus, it’s exceptionally durable – bamboo flooring and house frames are becoming very popular because of their resistance.

NOVA Lighting Timber Bamboo Floor Lamp

Bamboo 54 Foldable Outdoor Bar Stool

Southern Enterprises Bamboo Bathroom Storage Cabinet

Hallmart Bamboo 10 Piece King Comforter Bed In A Bag Set

Bamboo 54 Square End Table

Tropical Home Design: Sea Grass / Banana Leaf Furniture

Sea grass and banana leaves are used a lot like rattan – and they are also a sensible furniture construction choice. They are both different in colour compared to rattan, and can really give off an exotic flair.

Klaussner Eco Chic End Table

Home Styles Cabana Banana Natural Woven Textile Coffee Table with Glass Top in Cocoa

Linon Crazy Weave Seagrass Round Mirror

Selamat Designs Oval Seagrass Hamper

Home Styles Furniture Cabana Banana Chair In Honey Finish

Tropical Home Design: Wicker Furniture

Wicker is fibers woven tightly together, used for manufacturing baskets and furniture. There are plastic wicker pieces out there, but those do not generally give off a tropical style, since it’s all about the natural look. It’s a great choice for outdoor furniture, since it can be treated to be weatherproof.

Lifestyle Solutions Martinique Wicker Java Coffee Table

Stanley Furniture Portofino Ivory Twin Wicker Bed

Lloyd/Flanders Grand Traverse Adjustable Chaise – Caramel Finish

Alfresco Home Monterey Dining ArmChair with Cushion

Hillsdale Wood and Wicker 6 Drawer Pyramid

Hardwood
Softwoods like pine, fir, and spruce have more of a winter look with their knots and lighter shade. Hardwoods like beech, mahogany, and rubberwood are generally richer in colour, exotic-looking, and much more sustainable.

Lifestyle Solutions Fashion Hardwood Saratoga Convertible Futon in Medium Oak Finish

Powell Carmel Dark Mahogany Dining Table with Glass Top

Somerton Excursions TV Armoire Top

Powell Savannah Island Hickory Ladies Accent Chair with 18" Seat Height

Home Styles Furniture Jamaican Bay Solid Wood Cocktail Table in Soft Mahogany Finish

Animal Print
Nothing says tropical like animal print! Zebra, cheetah, giraffe, leopard, or crocodile – any animal print gives off a wild, jungle theme to a living space. Just be careful not to overload on patterns – a hint of animal skin is enough to tie into the tropical style.

Mystic Valley Traders Savanna Duvet Cover

Couristan Recife Indoor/Outdoor Collection – Zebra/Black-Cocoa

SIS Covers Crocodile Futon Cover

Powell Vancouver 20" High Barrel Back Chair

4D Concepts Leopard Ottoman

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