Tropical Bedroom Ideas: Creating Your Relaxing Paradise

The best way to identify a tropical room is to look at the use of color, pattern and materials. 

Colors will be shades of green, blue, coral, and neutral tones, covering the walls or as accents on furnishings and accessories.

Patterns and motifs in a tropical-inspired space appear on walls, bedding and ornaments. Think plants, leaves, and flowers, indigenous wildlife such as birds or monkeys, and sea life, such as coral, shells, or turtles.

The materials and textures in a tropical bedroom also derive from nature. Think woven fibres, rattan, seagrass, and bamboo elements to help subtly connect the theme throughout the room.

Now we understand what a tropical bedroom looks like, let's explore the key elements in more detail.

With the tropical theme, you have the luxury of a wide range of complimentary tones. Greens feature heavily in tropical-themed bedrooms, but there are many green tones to choose from. From deep, dark, enveloping greens reminiscent of rainforest scenery to vibrant citrus greens of tropical fruits, finding the right green is essential to achieving the look. Incorporating tropical wallpaper effectively brings color and native motifs to a room in one go. 

Other colors for your tropical-inspired bedroom are pastel hues or chalky blues to embody the shades of sea and sky, playful coral tones, and warm sandy neutrals, which all provide a perfect backdrop for your soothing space.

The Tahiti and Zahara Green murals are great examples of how several tropical tones can work together and form a basis for the color palette across the space.

As biophilic interior design continues to grow in popularity, another key element to remember for tropical bedrooms is the clever use of natural and tactile materials. 

Woven fibres, rattan, bamboo, seagrass, and jute can all work well in a tropical space and contribute to calmness, serenity, and relaxation. Rattan headboards, mirror surrounds, and bamboo lampshades are on-theme and on-trend. Natural fibre rugs in sisal, jute or seagrass, cedar or oak blinds, and linen or gauze curtains keep the theme consistent across fabrics and furnishings.

Incorporating oversized plant leaves in your bedroom through wall treatments and fabrics is an excellent option if you're looking for a bold maximalist tropical theme. Popular tropical plants and leaves to incorporate into your decor include the banana plant, monstera, bird of paradise, snake plant, and palm tree fronds.

Oversize murals like Calypso and Oasis Green are great examples of how to make a statement with tropical leaves.

Aside from foliage, other tropical patterns and motifs include fruits such as pineapples, mangoes, and papaya; shells and coral (whether literally or seen in scalloped edges); and tropical wildlife, birds in particular. The beautiful, vibrant plumage of tropical birds can be an eye-catching focal point in art prints or tropical wall murals

To achieve this escapist aesthetic in a modern way, add oversized leaf patterns on a neutral backdrop, with plenty of natural materials and natural or ambient light. The Panama mural is a perfect example of pared-back tropical. 

You can favour neutral and pared-back minimalistic and still achieve the tropical look with natural woods and woven textures on furniture. White bedding and window treatments combined with houseplants in hanging rattan or wicker planters also look beautiful as part of a laid-back tropical getaway. Also, a popular new tropical trend to look out for is hibiscus flower motifs on cushions and accessories. 

Clever storage to hide away distracting clutter is important when composing your tropical haven. Choose wooden, rattan or bamboo finishes to keep things cohesive.