Decorating Your Living Spaces for a Tropical Island Experience

Considered the "Pearl of the South" in Thailand, Phuket is the biggest island in the country. It is generally characterised by different types of land forms from mountain ranges to forested hills. Moreover, lagoons, river estuaries and, most of all, great sandy beaches abound on the island. Such sights make tourists come to the area more often. When you love to feel the same Phuket experience in the comforts of your home, then you can decorate your living spaces and turn it into a haven with a tropical island atmosphere.

You can start by planning the overall colours to use in your home. Ideal choices are turquoise and blue, or other colours that represent the sea. Other acceptable shades include pastel hues of pink and yellow as well as earth tones. These colours can be used on your walls and ceilings.

Keep the atmosphere light and breezy especially on your window treatments. One idea is to use light see-through fabrics that can move along with the breezes. You can also use such materials when you opt for tapestries or wall covers.

Select furniture items that exude a casual and relaxed mood. You can also use native pieces that are made of woven fibres or wood. For a more creative effect, use whatever is available in nature, especially in an island. An example would be selecting driftwood to serve as a stand for a coffee table top made of glass. You can also use sea shells or dried starfishes as wall accents or as displays on shelves.

Lastly, you can install an indoor waterfall or fountain for an added tropical island feel.