Most people would love to escape to a breathtaking, exotic, faraway island like Fiji, the Maldives, Phuket in Thailand, or the Cook Islands. Being by the ocean rejuvenates the mind and the body. It calms you and it creates contentment.
Tropical Design & Styling Guide
Welcome to the tropics! With our guide, you can transform any part of your home, indoors or out (or both!) into your own personalized tropical escape! We are all about recreating those life-changing tropical environments and experiences at home for those who have either visited amazingly beautiful tropical resorts and never wanted to come home or those who dream of going to places like the South Pacific or Bali but never do!
We have pulled together a lot of ideas about how to get inspired and then even more ideas about where to start and what to do so you can transform any space from a small corner of a room to your entire home into a true, tropical retreat.
So having said that, fix yourself your favorite beverage, grab a pen and a notepad, and then breathe, relax, and imagine. Let’s get busy creating!
In this post, we will take a look at several styles or themes which are often used in the “Tiki” look. While there is no specific or official number of these, we have identified 7 which are the most common. But just remember that the cool thing with Tiki is that you can customize it any way you want so it works for you.
In this post, we will take a look at the elements of tiki design which can be construed as cultural appropriation. We feel it is important to do this because we are very passionate about the countries we import from and the people who live there.
The origins of Tiki culture are rooted in Polynesian art and mythology with influences from surrounding Pacific islands. What we as Americans know as Tiki is a blend of several elements of these island cultures which is mixed with Americanized versions of tropical imagery.
Tiki culture has become synonymous with vibrant tropical imagery, amazing and colorful tropical cocktails, and a laid-back lifestyle. It evokes images of island paradises and Polynesian artforms. It is an exciting yet relaxing state of mind, a kind of exotic escapism.
If you want to feel like you are on a secluded, paradise island even when you are at home, decorating your bedroom tropical style is a good way to start. This design style brings a pleasant feeling of serenity and escape, inspired by the nature in remote tropical destinations.