Are you thinking of going full-on tropical, but not sure if it’s the right thing to do? That was my problem. I wanted breezy, not busy.
As I always do when I’m struggling to make a decorating decision, I decided to compile a list of pictures. I found so many chic, tranquil rooms with clean lines, fresh palettes, and lots of greenery that provided lots of inspiration for creating a relaxing retreat.
Creating a Breezy Vibe
Abstract motifs work so well in tropical spaces, as they add a hint of pattern without being too busy. With a snake plant nearby, this breezy interior is totally summer-ready!
Let’s start by looking at some of the current trends that bring this new tropical look to life! Clean lines are a huge choice. Modern furniture and lighting make a perfect foundation for beachy style.
Modern tropical style can seamlessly overlap with today’s popular Boho look. Go ahead and mix beachy and Boho accents, but I’d try to keep a less-is-more approach for a truly tranquil space.
Choose a tranquil palette for your interior. Don’t hesitate to combine two wall colors, especially when the hues are like shades of the ocean!
You really don’t need to overload your space with beach-specific decor. A single tropical leaf in a clear vase gets the job done. Throw in geo accents to play up the modern part of this style!
You don’t need live greenery indoors if you reference nature’s bounty on your textiles!
Dotting your shelving with potted plants can create a tropical look, especially if you emphasize the verdant feel with a tropical art print! Many treasures can be found on the Brisbane Wood Storage System below.
Beachy Bedrooms
Try a backdrop of crisp white in your tropical bedroom. This can extend from the wall color to the background of your patterned bedding! Next we see the Assembly Home Palma Duvet Cover from Urban Outfitters.
Since the boudoir is the place where you rest and rejuvenate, this room of the home is the perfect canvas for the new tropical look! Begin by painting an accent wall a soothing tropical hue, such as deep minty blue or light teal.
This season’s top tropical bedding downplays detailed patterns with subtle palettes. If palm leaves are your preference, go with an understated palette such as navy and white. In the next image, we see The Hill-Side Palm Leaves Bed Linens from CB2, designed exclusively for the brand in collaboration with Emil and Sandy Corsillo of The Hill-Side.
You don’t need tropical bedding to get the look. Try adding tropical greenery in unexpected places, such as the wall above the bed! The room below features a collection of Beaker Glass Tube wall Vases from CB2:
Tropical Plants
A wonderful modern counterpart to tropical greenery is a geo planter. And it’s hard to beat these Eric Trine Octahedron Plant Holders from West Elm:
Don’t hesitate to jump on the pineapple bandwagon! These Textured Plant Pots from H&M Home definitely have a tropical fruit vibe. Here’s a tip: If you introduce gold, keep the look from getting too flashy by using a backdrop of crisp white.
Plants: they’re all the rage! I totally get this! They’re an easy way to make a huge tropical impact at home. Place a few tropical plants in the room for an instant breezy vibe.
For a retro-modern tropical look, place tropical greenery in ’50s/’60s-style planters, such as West Elm’s Mid-Century Turned Leg Planters:
You can also display an assortment of vases and planters in refreshing hues for a modern tropical look. This image from CB2 is the picture-perfect epitome of today’s new beachy style. So fabulous!:
Special Touches
Embellish your interior with a modern art print with tropical flair, such as this Max Wanger Twins Art Print from Urban Outfitters. What could be more beachy than a photo of 2 palm trees against a clear sky?!
Finally, bring some breezy style to your powder room with a tropical shower curtain. This Printed Shower Curtain from H&M Home gets the job done!
Last but not least, we take a look at a few special touches that can serve as the icing on the cake to your modern tropical interior. These tropical cushion covers from H&M Home couldn’t be more on-trend. Instant beachy style!
A print that combines realistic and abstract elements can definitely serve as a tropical focal point, as shown by this Kenneth Lavallee Tiger Lilies Art Print, also from Urban Outfitters:
