An African Safari Interior Design

Whether you wish to add a touch of adventure through a safari theme or are paying homage to your homeland, an African themed decor is a unique way to give your home an ethnic appeal. African themes draw inspiration from the land and culture that surrounds Africa. This type of room can be very easy to design. Simply implement the colors of the land and the life style of its inhabitants. Include the animals that live here as they are a vital part of the ecosystem and are ever present.

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.

Textures and prints are extremely important. Obtain these by adding natural accessories like bamboo furnishings and decor. Consider other plants for decor as well. Remember that a safari takes you on a trek through thousands of plants and animals so all of these are acceptable. Animal prints will excite your room and bring the beauty of nature indoors as well.

To add more of the animal prints, use area rugs with this fabric. It's not only a nice decorative touch but also makes for a good floor covering. A large area rug in cheetah prints in the middle of the room is a real eye-catcher. A sofa set in leopard prints matched with a zebra-printed area rug has contrast but appeal at the same time. Your room will look so wild!

Finishing touches through decorative items symbolizing Africa and its culture are real winners in this decorating project. You don't have to put big pieces if you have none. Simple items will do. To give you some ideas - a woven basket and a wooden carving of a lion for instance, will enhance the living room. A simple couch will look exotic with an animal print fabric draped stylishly over it. Bathroom essential containers with wooden and stone carvings of animals will add a touch of Africa to your bathroom. A miniature piece of an elephant (or other wild animals) displayed in your bedroom will go well with your animal print beddings.

An African safari theme is a great way to upgrade your home's look. It's not a common theme but is certainly attractive. It will make your home different from the rest.