Escape to the Tropics
Treat Yourself to a Decorating Daydream Inspired by the Sea
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For just a moment close your eyes and transport yourself to a tropical locale. Use your imagination and inhale the ocean air, dine on the catch of the day, and sip your favorite beachside beverage — the one with a little umbrella adorning the glass.
I often recall experiences like that when I see homes with tropical decor. But rooms don't have to be decked out like the set of Gilligan's Island for my mind to wander. All it takes is just a few key elements to prompt such a daydream. I invite you take a break from your daily routine and escape with me to the tropics. If perhaps you live in such a climate, this ideabook will remind you of your good fortune.
I often recall experiences like that when I see homes with tropical decor. But rooms don't have to be decked out like the set of Gilligan's Island for my mind to wander. All it takes is just a few key elements to prompt such a daydream. I invite you take a break from your daily routine and escape with me to the tropics. If perhaps you live in such a climate, this ideabook will remind you of your good fortune.
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British Colonial decor is laden with tropical themes. From prints featuring exotic birds and botanicals to warm woods and flowering plants, this vignette provides a great start to a room that celebrates exotic exploration.
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A bamboo headboard and a tray turned into a nightstand is a great catalyst for a British Colonial inspired bedroom. A crisp framed botanical print and wood plank backdrop completes the look and sets the mood for daydreaming.
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Return home with a gift from the sea. Weather-beaten driftwood creates a beautiful headboard while the oyster-shell wind chime is a sweet memento of a relaxing vacation.
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An oversized clamshell takes on the form of a beautiful centerpiece.
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| Even in the context of an eclectic modern mix, the clamshell would lead me to assume this glamorous home's locale is in Palm Springs or Miami. |
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Are you a shell collector? Corral your marine-inspired medley in a display to enjoy even if a getaway is not in your near future.
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| What is better than having a room with sight lines extending to the ocean? The answer would be having a room that opens to a balcony allowing you to soak the atmosphere with your five senses.
Among the rich wood and neutral palette, the bamboo ceiling comes in at a close second to the amazing views. Next: See more photos of tropical-style home design |
Ideabook updated on March 23, 2011.
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