26 Tropical Decorating Ideas Fresh Off the Fashion Runways

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Fashion designers must have been dreaming of Bali Ha’i this year. The latest fashion runways for summer featured models in Hawaiian prints and lush banana leaves.

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Home design follows fashion closely and tropical style has started popping up in the coolest apartments and houses. If you love the idea of adding a little island-chic to your home or apartment, some of the easiest ways to get the look fast involve adding:
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- Tropical print wallpaper (pick the removable, easy to peel style if you’re renting)
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- A large, potted indoor plant like a fig, bird of paradise, palm, rubber tree or elephant ear
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- Art work in a gallery wall pattern
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- A focal wall in a painted emerald green or lime green
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- Tropical fabric for a headboard, arm chair or curtains
Here are some of the freshest tropical decorating ideas bound to give your home a little bit of island vibe.
Funky and Cool Tropical Living Rooms

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Tropical Decorating Ideas for the Bedroom

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Home Office in an Island Style Design

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Tropical Inspiration Dining Rooms

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Kitchens with a Modern Jungle Design

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Minimalist Tropical Decorating for a Contemporary Feel

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Bold Tropical Wall Murals

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A Tropical Oasis Bathroom

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Tropical Wall Art

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Tropical Bathroom Wallpaper Ideas

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Urban-Chic Leaf Print Wallpaper for a Modern Island Vibe

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Banana Leaf Fabric for Pillows

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Bright Tropical Prints for Decorating

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Regardless of where you live, tropical decorating is a great way to add some life and color into a room. As you see, adding tropical decor doesn’t have to be an exclusively green color scheme. There are plenty of other colors, textures and prints available ranging from modern and minimalist to lifelike photomurals to abstract interpretations.