If you're planning to decorate a room or even your whole house in an African theme, then you're in for a treat. African decorating can encompass so many color schemes, from the rich and lush tropical green rain forests to the pale tan desert sand and blue skies.
Painting an African Themed Room
If you think you can handle a mural, this would be the time to try. The African landscape is so beautiful. Otherwise, pick solid colors from your souvenirs or a Kente cloth pattern to duplicate. Paint is the cheapest way to make over a room.
Fabrics of Africa
If you want to stick with the safari theme, then choose fabrics in tan, focusing on texture such as the thick sturdy canvas of the explorer's khakis or the burlap sacks used to transport coffee beans. For more vibrant colors and patterns, use the rich and vibrant patterned Kente cloths that can be used to cover pillows or as window treatments.
Souvenirs From Africa
If you've been to Africa, or if you've purchased souvenirs from Africa, use them in your decor. You can hang masks, drums and other instruments on the wall, and you can display collections of small figurines on wall-mounted shelves, the fireplace mantle or in a curio cabinet.
African Wall Art
Posters of animals like elephants, giraffes, zebras and hippos aren't hard to find. Online vendors such as Art.com have them, and so do local superstores such as Wal-Mart and Kmart. You can buy them framed or unframed. They can add a bit of Africa to any room.
Animal Fur
Whether you go with faux fur or real fur, you can bring in the rich pattern of tigers, leopards and zebras to your home for African decorating.
Related posts
Paint a beautiful desert mural on your wall.Incorporate the exotic feel of Africa into your home by decorating it accordingly. Whether you have been to Africa and have been seduced by its beauty o...
Whether you have a vast collection of African art or just a few key pieces, there are decorating approaches you can use that highlight and reflect the power of your collection. Remember to avoid t...
African American culture is a rich fusion of communities. Corriece Gwnn, founder and publisher of Home of Color: The Magazine of African-American Living & Style, describes the tastes of Africa...
An elegantly decorated living room.There are many things to consider when decorating the interior of your home, and it can be an overwhelming process. Aside from costs, furniture and decorative el...
Look to what you have collected to choose an interior color.A warm, comfortable and well-decorated room is a relaxing haven to retreat to after a long day at work. Being surrounded by colors you l...
