Decorating Guides
Refresh Your Space With Exotic Decor
Get Inspired to Bring In Textures and Patterns From Your Favorite Destinations
Whether you are looking to design a home that reflects your ethnicity or have an appreciation of faraway destinations you'll love this ideabook highlighting ways to incorporate exotic decor. You will be introduced to ideas for quick changes as well as solutions for more permanent decor options. After all, it's all about surrounding yourself with the things you love and learning the steps to help you get there. And when you are done, your friends may think you hired a decorator.
Carved screens turned headboard add architectural interest and warmth to a nondescript bedroom. Because of the scale, little is need to complete this look. Here, a few graphic toss cushions do the trick.
Anytime you add an animal print from an exotic region to any space, it instantly transports your design aesthetic to another world. Zebra, cheetah, and leopard prints have enchanting patterns and add a worldly feel to your home's decor.
Capitalize on furniture with intricate patterns. The look of this Mediterranean powder room can be duplicated by retrofitting an antique dresser of the same style. This small space is chock full of glorious patterns that work well together due to their similar scale and color story. The darker patterns seen on the vanity and floor ground the space, while lighter-hued tiles act as a watery backdrop.
Furniture made from materials indigenous to a specific region is one of the most obvious ways to add an exotic flavor to your decor. This piece from Zanzibar is a key ingredient in this room's otherwise transitional furniture scheme.
A mélange of decorative tiles highlight a central staircase and the owner's affection for the Spanish Revival decor style. This display is an artform in itself and provides color direction for the rest of the home.
A fresh update on traditional Asian decor creates a welcoming vignette in the entry of this Southern home. The reflective blue artwork and neighboring palm tree gives clue to a coastal locale or an affection of Zen-like qualities.
Something as simple as accent lighting infuses a space with an exotic vibe. In this bedroom, the pendant light is not only beautiful but also practical —replacing a table lamp for a hanging lamp frees up space on the nightstand.
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More:
Create Your Own Global Style
Create Your Own Look With a Blend of World Design
How to Layer Patterns Right