Traveller Shiny Palm
Traveller Shiny Palm
Easy Ways to Give Your Home an Exotic Look
It used to be that people would have to travel abroad to find and collect exotic treasures and decor to display in their home. It was usually only the wealthy that could afford the time and money, traveling to exotic locations in search of cultural artifacts to proudly display. Exotic decor not only enhanced the look of one's home, it also provided interesting and stimulating conversation pieces.
Today, we literally have the world at our fingertips with access to the internet. One no longer has to invest the time and expense of personally voyaging to the far corners of the Earth to be able to find and collect exotic or cultural decor. While missing the adventure of the journey itself is arguably a disadvantage, you can still bring an exotic energy and experience to the look of your home without ever having to leave it. These beautiful treasures can be conveniently delivered right to your doorstep.
The first thing to do is decide what type of exotic decor appeals to you. For example, you could use the term "Asian Decor" to search for decorating ideas. You might be surprised how many different cultures and styles of decor you would find using these keywords on different search engines, websites and online directories. Asia is the largest continent in the world and includes 69 different countries. So a search for "Asian Decor" could bring back results such as oriental style decor, (which could include styles influenced from cultures found in China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam) middle Eastern or Persian styles, art and decor from India, Arabia and even Russian decor. As you discover the abundance and diversity of culture and style this vast continent has to offer, you may need to narrow your search using the terms that best describe the style of decor you are most interested in.
Another style of decor that brings an exotic feel to your home is tropical decor. This is the type of decor that you would expect to see in a luxury island resort. Tropical style decorating typically includes a lot of pastel or natural colors in varying shades of blue, green, beige, pink, orange and brown. These colors mimic the shades found naturally occuring in the ocean, coral, seashells, beaches, sand, palm trees, bright blue skies and sultry sunsets. You can also use bright, vivid colors in shades of red, yellow, orange, green and purple to represent the gorgeous and striking shades found in tropical flowers, tropical birds, tropical fish and coral reefs. Natural elements and textures are important aspects of tropical style decor. Examples of this include furniture and decor made from tropical plants like bamboo, teak, rattan and abaca. One benefit of decorating with products made from these plants is that they are considered sustainable or renewable resources. This is because these types of plants grow very rapidly and controlled harvesting of them actually promotes rapid regrowth. Other items found in tropical areas that help bring natural elements and textures into a tropical decorating theme include seashells, coral, starfish, polished stones, sand and tropical plants such as palms and ferns. Although making a trip to the tropics to acquire ideas and materials would be preferred by most, online shopping makes an easy, convenient alternative. The casual, natural, relaxed atmosphere that a tropical theme can bring to your home is an appealing idea after a hard day of work at the office, job site, etc.
There are many ways to add an exotic touch to any space. So many different styles and mediums of art are an excellent source for inspiration. Metal wall art is a great way to add both texture an dimension. Copper is often used by artists because of it's versatility. Copper looks beautiful when its polished and shiny but can also be chemically treated to create intensely interesting patterns and designs in the finish. Even leaving copper exposed to the elements results in a naturally occurring, protective coating called patina. Some prefer this antique look.
Hand blown art glass is another highly sought after collectible art. Watching a professional glass blower create this exotic art can be absolutely mesmerizing. The results are an infinite combination of colors, shapes and designs. A glass blower might create a piece that looks identical to a beautiful seashell or create a completely abstract sculpture. Glass blowing is a technique hundreds of years old. Hand blown art glass makes a great conversation piece, a unique gift and can easily become a collector's passion. Some people even take up glass blowing as a hobby.
Exotic can mean something of foreign origin or something not native to your area. Collecting and displaying artifacts, tools and art from different tribal cultures is a common way to add an exotic element to any decorating theme. This can include artifacts from different areas of the country or all over the world. Many people love to collect and display artifacts from different Native American tribes. Art and decor from Mexico is also hugely popular. Tribal African art and exotic animal prints such as cheetah, leopard, tiger, giraffe and zebra are excellent ways to add an exotic look. The possibilities are endless. So even if you haven't traveled abroad, the only limitation to an exotically decorated home is your own imagination.
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