To create a room or house of tropical flare there are certain types of furniture that are usually used. Teak is very popular as is wicker, seagrass and rattan. These types of furniture and materials add lots of texture to a room to create a tropical feel. Additionally, chairs, ottomans and tables that are made with these materials add interest and color that is representative of the colors of the sands, the palms and foliage and the spirit of the tropics. Sofas are suggested to be made in an open wood frame with cushions that are upholstered. Sofas and beds can also be woven from wicker, covered in seagrass and framed with rattan. Arm chairs, ottomans and coffee tables sometimes can be found to be made entirely of seagrass. This adds tremendously to the tropical flare desired.
Bamboo flooring is a wonderful and beautiful type of flooring to be used. The rich color base matches the furniture. Add rugs made of seagrass and your setting is beginning to take a tropical shape.
Fabrics, such as window treatments and upholstery can be made in floral patterns common to the tropics. They may be subdued or vibrant with colors of pink, blue, red and orange. Also, silk fabrics are found in tropical decorated homes. Silks are available in solid as well as tropical patterns.
Decorating your home or a room to the flavor of the tropics takes a bit of looking and an investment. But to imagine that you can hear the ocean waves crashing on the beach and smell the flowers that abound, it is a very worthwhile and exciting investment!