Play with tropical elements. Using materials associated with tropical hideaways is an expedient way to bring the beach into your home. Here, wave-inspired upholstery, seashell decor and large blue and white globe lanterns playfully invoke elements of the sea in this Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, home. A thatched roof caps off the theme.Tip: A thatched roof may be hard to come by, so use a jute, raffia or sea-grass rug instead for a similar effect.