African Home Decor

One of the best ways to bring nature into a space is through African Home Decor. This style is derived from the natural elements when one thinks of Africa as well as the beautiful art from that region. African Interior Design is one of the easiest to perform because the elements that make up this style are not hard to identify.

Walls tend to be painted in shades of browns, oranges, and cream. To add pop to a room, you may want to paint a feature wall red or green. Think of an African sunset when painting the wall. Hanging masks are a popular accent feature for walls as well as hanging animal print. Ask you local African Home Decor retailer if they have Mudcloths. Mudcloths are cotton cloths painted in tribal designs, dried, and hung on walls.

Floors can range in texture and style as long as it flows with your African Home Decor theme. A nice hard wood floor is a great addition. Add an animal print rug to bring warmth to the room.

Furnishing generally fall into two categories, patterned animal print textures or natural style furnishings such as woven chairs and sofas. Look for items that accentuate the other African Decor elements you have already placed in your space. Do not overwhelm your space with textures. If you already have a animal print rug in a living room under a coffee table and hanging on the wall, then it is usually a good idea to go with a soft natural tone fabric on your furnishings. Remember, you can always add a splash of color and texture with your accessories (pillows, blankets, etc).

Accessorize your space with common African Home Decor elements such as masks, woven baskets, small ebony wood sculptures, tribal instruments, and gourds. Always remember not to overwhelm your space. A little can go a long way. Place ferns and palms in your space to help bring nature in.

Popular African Home Decor Colors:

Use colors in nature. Think of the colors of animals, plants, the sky, and ground you would see on Safari in Africa. Browns, creams, and blacks are strong base colors while brighter colors such as reds, blues, and greens are used to accent elements.

Popular African Home Decor Items:

• Mudcloths
• Masks
• Woven Baskets
• Animal Skin Rugs
• Ebony Wood Sculptures
• Animal Print Blankets
• Drums
• Tribal Instruments
• Gourds
• Straw Mats
• Bamboo