Here's how to create an urban jungle in your living room!
Create your own urban jungle at home: the most popular interior trend of the year!
Fancy a fresh, tropical feel at home? The urban jungle trend is the way to bring nature and greenery into your home. This style is all about lush plants, natural materials and soft earthy tones. A real jungle, just at your place! With these tips you can give your home that tropical vibe, without any fuss.
Plants: big and small
The basis of an urban jungle is, of course... plants! Go for a combination of large eye-catchers, such as a banana plant or a Monstera Deliciosa, and add smaller plants for a playful effect. Mix succulents and hanging plants through your home, even if you are not blessed with green fingers. Above all, choose plants that need little care, such as cacti or snake plants, so your jungle always looks fresh!
Go for natural materials
In a jungle-inspired home you will not find glass or marble, but plenty of natural materials. Wooden furniture and accessories such as woven baskets and pots with unique patterns strengthen that natural feel. Retro furniture works well too, so a trip to a charity shop or an old cabinet from your gran can add just that extra bit of character. Think bamboo, linen and rattan for a truly natural touch.
Calm, warm colours
Alongside all that green, keep the rest of your colours neutral for a lovely balance. Go for soft earthy tones such as brown, beige and muted green. These shades create a calm backdrop, so your plants stay the stars of your home. A little white on the walls keeps everything light and spacious.
Tropical window dressing
Complete your urban jungle with the right window dressing. Airy, white voile curtains let the daylight stream in beautifully without costing you any privacy. Or choose wooden blinds in a natural shade, perfect for carrying the jungle look right through your space.
The best thing about the urban jungle style? You decide what your own jungle looks like! Whether you go all out or keep it subtle with a few special plants, your home always gets a unique and lively look. So what are you waiting for? Time to create your own tropical paradise!
