If you wish to inject adventure, the wild and exotic to your home interior, an African safari theme is the best choice. It is an all-encompassing design that meets all three. Africa is a sought-after place by many travelers, an ultimate getaway. Using an African-inspired theme to your home is as close as you can get to being in the vast lands of this continent, surrounded by the colors of nature and the sights that one can only describe as amazing.
Base the colors in your room on colors found in the jungle. Earthy tones such as brown, black and clay orange give a deep rich tone and work well with this theme. Accent these colors with bright reds, blues, greens and cream. Using different hues of these colors will make your room feel alive. If you have never had the joy of going on safari then think about you last trip to the zoo. Remember the marvelous colors reflecting from one to another and how pure they made the stone habitats seem. This is exactly the look you want to try for. Let this room free you from the confines of the city and loose the jungle cat in you.
Animals are the quintessential elements to incorporate in an African theme. Of course, putting a real lion or a cheetah in the living room is far-fetched (don't even try it), but having animal prints is like the real thing. Fabrics with tiger prints, leopard prints or zebra prints is a close encounter with the African wild, just like having a safari. Add in some plants and bamboo furniture or decors and the look is awesome.
Animal prints are widely available in area rugs as well. You shouldn't go without this one decorative item. An area rug placed with a group of furniture will instantly highlight the furniture pieces. An area rug displayed in the center of the room is a real eye-catcher. A rug under a table, a drawer or an artwork can either accent the piece or enhance the area. Caring for an area rug is also effortless. It is very easy to maintain and most materials are long lasting.
Decorating the room with other accessories is also easy as African-inspired items are accessible. Animal statues or miniatures, paintings of the African landscape and the wild, woven baskets, wood and stone accessories and other things part of the African lifestyle will make great decorations.
Africa may be a continent away, but with some key decors and prominent jungle colors, you can have your own safari adventure right in your own home.
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