Being an exotic and enchanting destination, Africa is a place that stays in your mind forever. If you are someone who loves this part of the world but can’t move in there, well, you can bring the mighty African continent home.
When it comes to home interiors, we often notice that among the other most featured design inspirations, the African style being a rare style is often ignored!
So, why not know a bit more about this rare gem?
African architecture showcases more of the bohemian theme and hence going ‘tastefully’ overboard with bright, lively colours can never be a bad idea.
The lively African interior design style is inspired by earthy tones, lots of wood, captivating animal prints, and artefacts.
African Interior Design Made Simple For Your Home!
If you are not looking for a complete makeover, adding an element or two to your home interior will give a fascinating transformation to your abode.
So let’s dig into some unique ideas to bring in the magic and mystique of Africa.
1. Add a Bit of Warmth with Earthy Tones!
African nature is all about the warmth of the sun and sand, and the wealth of flora and fauna. Dolling up your abode with the African theme is to feel the goodness of nature all around.
The first and foremost thing is COLOUR. The most commonly used shades in African homes are metallic and jewel tones; you would want to think about deep browns, red, orange, burgundy, yellow, ocher, and so on. And, adding some accessories in electric blue, fiery orange and saturated purple will enhance the look beautifully.
You can also have some wallpapers with African rural, native, or animal themes. Adding more colours and motifs makes a unique style statement for your home.
Top Tip: You can create an exclusive African Safari look for the kids’ room by adding colourful wallpapers and wild print textiles.
2. Classic Wooden Furniture is Trending
Incorporating the African style interiors into a home is a subtle way of getting close to nature in its very real form—untouched and raw. Traditional African homes have clay walls, but since for all practical purposes they aren’t something you’d want in your home…you can still add the same flavour by adding elements like plaster or textured wallpapers.
Another great way to incorporate the organic look is to add dark-coloured wooden furniture which is a significant characteristic of African-themed interiors.
Among the many options for wood types, you can go for any depending on your choice: cedar, African mahogany, or ebony.
Installing woven furniture for outdoors or rattan is another excellent option to showcase the African element in your abode.
3. A Touch of Afro-chic Flavour!
African interiors will cease to exist without their traditional, slightly mannered, and artisanal furniture and statuettes.
And for upholstery, one can use faux animal skin or ethnic prints. Apart from having high aesthetic properties, they are an important part of African customs and the life of African tribes.
You can flaunt that African flavour around your abode by getting a variety of masks with feathers, figurines with asymmetrical proportions, and African pottery that beautify your home.
Even if these elements are minimalistic, they represent the unaltered feel of Africa.
For instance, "Plank masks" are the ideal choice for any themed room. And, the kitchen or dining room's wall is perfect for displaying African bowls.
4. The Tropical Touch
Talking about the warmth associated with the African interior style, opting for the reviving tropical theme is too obvious. It is a blend of Asian themed interiors with African and South-American touch and hence ideal for those who take pride in celebrating the whole world.
Also, having plants and palm leaves in the house can add a dash of a tropical vibe and is a great way of feeling nature around.
5. Embrace The Wild Side!
Ethnic textiles and faux animal skin that remind of Africa are another way to create the mood. Among others, leopard and zebra prints are on the top for textiles, upholstery, and rugs too.
African women have been involved in weaving carpets and textiles since ancient times, and the patterns are truly unique.
You can Invest in some furnishing items like curtains, bedding, and ethnic rugs to bring in that African charm. Even if you don’t wish to go for the original hand-woven ones, opting for any local African-inspired textiles will create the same magic.
For example, you can have a faux Zebra skin rug, handwoven African mud cloth pillow or cushion covers in the living room. A cool traditional printed bedding for the ethnic-themed room is also a great option. And, wall murals are perfect for designing a kid’s room inspired by Lion King and safari themes.
6. Bring This Boho Beauty Home
“Triplolina chair” or the iconic Butterfly Chair - used by the Britishers in North America in the 19th century, is also an integral part of African, Boho decor styles.
You can place this beauty anywhere - in your entryway, maybe in your bedroom, or on your deck! This delicate yet gorgeous little thing occupies very little space and adds beauty to your abode anyway.
7. No such thing as ‘Over- Accessorised’
The mysterious African continent is usually about brick, sand, terracotta and alike.
In addition to that, incorporating big frames with pictures of African people can be a great way to add a modern touch to your home with a hint of African interior design.
To be precise, mixing and matching styles will never turn obsolete, even professional designers urge to be brave enough to make bold choices and mix them up.
Simply put...: You love it, take it home!
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