Tropical themes in interior design: a trend that never goes out of style

Having gained popularity last year, tropical motifs once again lead at leading interior exhibitions and fashion shows in 2018. You can also find them in new fabric collections, home decor, and art objects.

With decorator Anna Kozlova, we share how to stay up-to-date with the trend and use it skillfully in interior design.

Anna Kozlova is an expert designer and decorator

It's no secret that interior trends are formed based on runways. Large graphic prints and bright colors are once again in fashion, and it's time to add some exoticism to your apartment interior.

Spring 2018 collections Gucci, Michael Kors, Fenty Puma by Rihanna, Baja East, No.21

What to buy for an exotic interior?

Palm leaves are the calling card of this trend. I suggest using interior finishing materials, textiles, and decor with their image. You can find relevant products and save on the budget at the home and renovation hypermarket Leroy Merlin.

Photo: Leroy Merlin

Combine them with natural materials to achieve a relaxing atmosphere or add some gold shimmer contrasted with dark shades.

Wallpaper on felt base "Parrots"

Laminate "Bourbon TT"

Window treatment fabric "Estefania"

Wall tile

Suspended light Inspire Danang

Sheer curtain "Spring Green"

Decorative pillow "Nature"

Canvas painting "Palm Sunset"

Table lamp Globo

Checklist: How to add tropics to your interior?

Use wallpaper with an active tropical print for decorating an accent zone in the room — this can be one wall or part of a wall in the form of a panel.

Experiment with different rooms: bedroom or living room, children's room or even a bathroom.

If you're not ready to change the wallpaper yet, start with textiles — choose decorative pillows, curtains, throws, or bedding with tropical prints.

Tableware or table textiles — a great choice for using the tropical theme according to your mood.

Even one decorative plant can add exoticism to your interior.

Tropical dining table by Virginia Gash, VG Living studio, Casa Decor Madrid 2018 exhibition

Tropics are more than just palm trees

And it's not necessary to use parrots either. Here are 6 fresh ideas for everyone who wants to decorate their interior in an exotic style.

Combine bright walls with unusual paintings or posters. For example, use images of exotic birds, natural tones, and textiles with active prints.

Designers have come up with a new trick — images of exotic fruits in textiles and finishes. They can be in the form of colorful decorative figurines — such items look great in an exotic interior. Pineapples are the new palms!

Tropical forest is a lot of greenery and long hanging lianas. Therefore, tropical themes fit well with trendy suspended lights with wooden or wicker shades or diffusers.

Suspended hammocks — not only for open spaces. Set aside a relaxation area, surround yourself with plants and add pillows with geometric patterns. You can choose a suspended chair or hammock for home at Leroy Merlin.

Don't forget that tropics are not just finishes, decor, and textiles. A good idea is to add woven furniture to the interior. Bamboo or rattan — your choice.

Even more interesting solutions

When it comes to tropical themes, all shades of green and other natural tones come to mind. But in this season, designers offer us new unexpected color combinations and textures.

All shades of pink

Monochrome

Pastel tones

Dark shades, reaching to black

Polished copper

Gold accents