African Theme for a Warm, Welcoming Summer

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It’s summer and the sun is up and shining. Just as the weather outdoors has changed, so should your interior design. One of the key designs that are often ignored is the beautiful African theme. This style has got to take center stage – it’s high time.

The African continent is a huge one. It stretches from Morocco to Egypt up in the north and then down to Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa. Every country offers its unique style, however, the designs from these regions usually infuse earthy tones and some neutrals that go well with the nature-inspired hues.

African style is chiefly inspired by Mother Nature. It comes with colorful fabrics, charming wood carvings, and wild animal prints. There are various reasons that some people gravitate towards this style because who wouldn’t love an African Safari? Others just enjoy the historical and cultural perspectives of this continent.

Anyhow, whichever aspect inspires you the most, there are many ways that you can use the African theme in your own home. Use design techniques that come from this region to show just how enamored you are with something that looks and feels different. Plus don’t forget that African theme is in this summer season.

Look for colors that are both deep and rich and use additional natural components. These will effortlessly give your home a sense of comfort. Don’t just hang a stuffed animal head onto your walls because this style isn’t like that. Instead, make good use of earthy tones and the right patterns to complete your home’s new theme.

Have Less

When you are out to decorate your home with an African theme, don’t think that you should stuff the rooms with African Safari photos, decorative masks, tables, and chairs. When it comes to your flooring, consider the installation of either sandstone or terracotta tiles.

You could also choose to have a plain concrete flooring. Make sure to stain it, though, because this is also quite popular in South Africa. These are preferred in the said region because they remain cool even when the outdoors are scorching hot. If you choose to go with this, be sure to use sisal mats.

As for your walls, use neutral shades like brown, beige or cream. Alternatively, you can also paint the walls with terracotta or rich clay shades. Textured paints are also welcome, the ones that have a sandy kind of texture when applied to a surface.

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Warm Colors

Because African style obviously comes from the African continent, the use of warm colors is the most typical approach. Use lots of yellow, orange, ocher, red, brown, and burgundy. Don’t look forward to using cool colors because there are none. The purpose of the warm colors is to depict the warmth of the sun and the dry savannah.

Natural Only

The items used for African home décor are often made from wood, straw, leaves, and clay. Consider using pieces that are made of a hundred-percent natural materials such as woven blinds and wooden frames.

Wood, no matter what form you use, is a crucial part of any African design, more so if you are going for the full-fledged African look. Artifacts and earthenware will also help express just how African your theme really is.

There are also a lot of tribes throughout Africa that use different arts and crafts. How about displaying something relevant about one of the continents by having a wet plaster fresco?

Lastly, you could go for the more obvious stuff such as a zebra print rug or clay pots. Even ethnic textiles are a wonderful addition to this kind of home.

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