The Caribbean aesthetic can help you create a warm and relaxing space. From upscale to casual variations, this interior design scheme embraces carefree living. Discover five characteristics of Caribbean interior design and bring the island life to your home.
1. Rich Colors
Whether you want to create a serene or vibrant look, the color palette sets the tone in a room. Choosing a color palette makes it easier for you to create a cohesive look between the walls, fabrics, and artwork in your space. Whether you focus on warm oranges and reds, earthy browns and greens, or oceanic blues, creating the room of your dreams starts with the color palette.
2. Greenery
Another characteristic of Caribbean interior design is greenery. Indoor tropical plants imbue your design with vitality, adding organic color and form to tabletops or room corners. Consider Elephant’s Ear, orchids, Bird of Paradise, and indoor palm varieties that won’t outgrow the room. If you want minimal maintenance, use faux plants to get the same lush effect.
3. Lighting
Create a luminous space with natural and artificial light. If the room has windows, woven shades and gauzy curtains make better window dressings than heavier window treatments. Rattan pendant lights look effortlessly elegant. And a ceiling fan light that features a palm leaf blade design creates a dramatic focal point.
4. Woven Accents
Achieve a natural look with woven accents. Rattan material, such as rattan furniture or rattan wall décor, makes your space look inviting. And an eco-friendly braided jute rug over a rug pad adds texture and warmth underfoot.
5. Linen
Finally, use linen for a carefree and beautiful look. Linen upholstery, throw pillows, and bedding requires minimal care. This cool and smooth fabric fits the tropical vibe of your updated space. Use the undyed fabric with a natural creamy tint, or choose dyed linen in a color that coordinates with the room’s palette.
