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Tropical Paradise
Inspired by exotic escapes to come, and those already enjoyed, bold, eye-catching tropical statement pieces are a welcome summer trend. Exotic adventures to far flung places are reimagined with striking prints and jungle vibes that evoke that holiday feeling. Aim for elegance with a hint of kitsch. Tropical island-style patterns, accessories and furnishings are best tempered to create exotic pops that don’t overwhelm. Create a central theme like palm trees, jungle leaf, pineapples or rainforest and splash out on one central vibrant statement piece adding more subtle elements that reflect your vibe.
Tropical wallpaper creates a wow factor but incorporating the wild and exotic in so‑furnishings and bed linen can be a softer and less permanent way to brighten living spaces. Tropical colour palettes have typically been bright reds, pinks, greens and neon pops but, to create that exotic retreat feel, nudge shades and patterns towards more subdued tones with pristine whites, pale pinks, so‑ corals and warm yellows. Natural textiles like rattan, leathers, linen and cotton add a contemporary oriental touch.
Here are some of our favourite pieces to create a tropical paradise.
1. WALLSAUCE Plantatoid Tropical Wallpaper Mural By We Paint Houses €47/m, visit wallsauce.com 2. ELLA JAMES Glass Bell Jar With Tropical Ficus €90, visit ellajames.co.uk 3. IKEA Lantern for Block Candle 32cm €40, visit ikea.ie 4. THE FRENCH BEDROOM CO Rainforest Reversible Bed Linen Set €42, visit frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk 5. HOMESENSE Gold Pineapple Ornament €20.13, visit Homesense 6. MINT & MAY Tropical Jungle Animals Cushion €45.60, visit mintandmay.co.uk
7. SWEETPEA & WILLOW Tropical Jar (Large) €108, visit sweetpeaandwillow.com 8. NEDGIS Suspension, Wicker Flat, Naturel, Ø60cm, H20cm €139.95, visit .nedgis.com 9. OKA Rydal Leaf Hurricane Candle Holder €96, visit oka.com 10. MINDTHEGAP Ottoman, Saray Sundance Villa Phoenicia Batik Cotton €1080, visit mindtheg.com 11. FEATHR Wonderlust by Claire Luxton x Wedgwood (Dawn Flight) €82.80, visit feathr.com 12. SOPHIE ALLPORT Flamingos Knitted Cushion €67.80, visit sophieallport.com
13. STUDIO AUSTRALIA Traditional Cockatoo Lamp €364.32, visit studioaustralia.net 14. OXENDALES Mixed Succulents in Round Wood Wall Planter €90, visit oxendales.ie 15. JOE BROWNS Terrifically Tropical Printed Planter €23.71, visit joebrowns.com 16. HOMESENSE Tropical storage box €17.77, visit Homesense 17. TK MAXX Cuba Cups €9.47, visit TK Maxx.
1. GANT Palm Breeze Print Dress €207, visit gant.co.uk 2. WHISTLES Khaki Lea Crochet Bag €99, visit whistles.com 3. ROXY Inside Rhythm Trousers €66, visit zalando.ie 4.MINT VELVET Red Addison Floral Kimono €119, visit mintvelvet.co.uk 5. MYLEENE KLASS Floral Midi Wrap Dress €63, visit next.ie 6. GUCCI Interlocking G Monogram Pineapple Bag €1,700, visit farfetch.com
7. ALDO Baro Bag €65, visit zalando.ie 8. KATE SPADE Starfish Ring €54, visit eu.katespade.com 9. DIVINE IMPERIAL Jasper Dangle Earrings €24.95, visit iamstunning.ie 10. RIVER ISLAND Cream Floral Satin Tie Front Blouse €45, visit riverisland.ie 11. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Floral Silk Sandals €495, visit mytheresa.com 12. FOXFORD Green Palm Tree Ladies Pyjamas €39, visit foxford.com
13. NEW LOOK Mela Blue Floral Satin Short Kimono €27.99, visit newlook.com 14. H&M V-Neck Slip Dress €34.99, visit hm.com 15. TROPICAL Print Satin Blouse €33.50, visit oxendales.ie 16. OASIS Printed Cropped Bomber €107, visit oasisfashion.com
17. NEW LOOK Rose Gold Espadrille Chunky Sandals €46.99, visit newlook.com 18. BH COSMETICS Hangin’ in Hawaii Palette €15, visit bhcosmetics.com 19. TOO FACED Femme Ethereal Eye Shadow Palette €42.50, visit arnotts.ie 20. TARTE COSMETICS Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush €33, visit tartecosmetics.com.
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