| A tropically themed interior design project does | | | | that is also calming and not terribly stark will work |
| not have to be a palm frond nightmare. If you | | | | nicely in a tropically themed area. If you are trying |
| think tropical design is all about tiki torches and | | | | to "go green," don't forget to get the best of |
| wicker furniture, you will be amazed at what is | | | | what's available in the incandescent eco-friendly |
| available to someone interested in bringing | | | | light bulbs. It is also a fun touch to somehow |
| vacation home vibe to their house. Designing in | | | | incorporate the cool string lighting often found in |
| the tropical theme is actually more in keeping with | | | | boardwalks and the cooler beach piers. |
| the coastal relaxed beach related themes available | | | | Bamboo is another environmentally positive natural |
| in the design world today. If you would like to | | | | resource that will also play well with the tropical |
| truly create a space that is low key, easy to | | | | theme. Bamboo is a very fast growing worthy |
| maintain and clean with a clean yet relaxed | | | | replacement for other woods, such as pine or oak |
| atmosphere, a tropical theme may be for you. | | | | or any other of these woods and should be used |
| It is possible to go in the wrong direction with a | | | | whenever possible for floors as well as furniture. |
| tropical theme and end up in the tacky world of | | | | Bamboo mats have long been a staple in many |
| fake rattan and seriously bold Hawaiian prints. Or, | | | | decorators arsenal, particularly when used in large |
| worst yet, your house could end up looking like | | | | groups as a ceiling cover, or as floor mats like |
| the Cap'n D's or Long John Silver's Fast Food Fish | | | | they were intended. |
| House down the street. Make sure that when you | | | | Tropically themed rooms are all about creating the |
| strive for tropical you don't stray into the terrible. | | | | relaxed, inviting and comfortable space |
| Colors can play a very big part in creating a | | | | reminiscent of the fabulous vacation villa you |
| tropical feeling to a room. Hues reminiscent of the | | | | rented in the Bahamas or maybe that romantic |
| blue water, the white washed beauty of the | | | | honeymoon suite you loved so much in Jamaica. |
| sugar sand, and the neutral natural green and tans | | | | Just find what makes you the most relaxed, |
| of the outdoors will create a truly peaceful and | | | | reminds you the most of the feelings you have |
| coastal air inside your home. | | | | when you are at the beach, even including |
| Lighting is another important element to consider | | | | photographs of your favorite beach vacations, |
| when creating a tropical atmosphere. Natural light | | | | and your tropical paradise at home is a snap. |