Tropical Wallpaper: Where Should It Go?
We often yearn for the sun, the beach and fun parties with friends. That’s what the tropical vibe is all about. Many of us aren’t lucky enough to be whisked away to the Bahamas or Fiji any way, so we bring paradise home. A tropical wallpaper can bring that environment to your bedroom, bathroom, man-cave or she-shed. Where is tropical wallpaper best used? We’ll explore that with some inspirational tropical makeovers.
Image below of Verde Wallpaper courtesy of Beckon Homes
Tropical Bathrooms & Powder Rooms
Why is it that powder rooms and bathrooms seem to be the go to space for tropical wallpaper? The accepted wisdom in interior design is that small spaces are the best places to do big and bold things. Unlike kitchens and living rooms that may have a line of sight from other areas in the home, powder rooms are entirely separated by walls and a door. Putting tropical wallpaper in your powder room and bathroom becomes a welcome surprise. Much like your vacation is a breakaway from the norm, tropical wallpaper in your powder room or bathroom will accomplish the same goal in your home. Here are a couple of our favorite examples.
Feather Palm Wallpaper photo courtesy of Sophie Jaffe
Tropical Bedrooms
A tropical bedroom may feel like a welcome respite from the drudgery of every day life. Nothing feels better after a long day at work than a place that feels like an island paradise when you get home. Bringing the tropical wallpaper vibe will turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreat. The only thing you would be missing is a Mai Tai cocktail and the strumming of a ukulele in the background. Here are some examples of tropical wallpapers in the bedroom.
Tropical Closets, Nooks & Crannies
Another way to use tropical wallpaper isn’t to necessarily transform an environment, but rather to add a bit of spice to your space. Imagine a little slice of a wall that just visually pops and says “Aloha” every time you pass it. Likewise, imagine opening your closet every day and feeling like getting dressed is a bit of a party. That’s exactly what the examples below demonstrate. You only need a little to do a lot.
Summer Garden Wallpaper photo courtesy of Mallory Brame
Tropical Wallcoverings For Kids
As we can see, tropical wallpapers are available in colors that go beyond the typical greenery you might expect. Teals, pinks and yellows can also offer the tropical vibe with a colorful twist. We didn’t even mention all the more kid friendly and cartoon-style tropical wallpapers that are available as well.
Kingdom Palm Wallpaper photo courtesy of @pennies_for_a_fortune
Unless you’re looking to make the entire house feel tropical, it seems that tropical wallpapers are most popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and sneaky spots like closets. To shop for the designs above and learn more about the tropical possibilities, check out the tropical wallpaper collection below.
