How to Decorate a Tropical Dining Room

According to HGTV's Design Styles, the tropical theme pulls inspiration from carvings in island motifs and furniture made from dark or exotic woods. Bring this theme into your dining room with light walls, carved pieces and wooden accents. Decor Secrets suggests using wooden blinds and sheer curtains. Fabrics in palm, pineapple and flower patterns extend the tropical feel. Using dishes of various colors add a pop of color to the table and complete the look. Many tropical accents can be found at department stores and home dcor outlets. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Paint all walls with pale colored paint in blue, green or yellow. Paint any trim pieces white. Allow to dry thoroughly.

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Install cherry wood or laminate flooring. Center a large bamboo area rug. Bring in furniture. Place a black wooden table and chairs on the rug. Place a black wooden sideboard centered against one wall.

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Top the sideboard with palm patterned table runner. Place a pineapple candle holder at each end. Hang fern art in wooden frames above the sideboard.

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Hang Tiki masks on the wall opposite the sideboard. Cover windows with wooden blinds and sheer curtains.

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Cover the table with a palm tree tablecloth. Add dishes and napkins for a finished look.