How To Create A Safari Style Interior

You no longer need to travel thousands of miles to appreciate the wonderful wildlife of the African savannas, instead you can bring the warmth and sumptuousness of Africa to your interior with an opulent and vibrant Safari style interior.

From lodge inspired bedrooms to exploration inspired accessories, follow our simple steps to create a stylish safari interior that will transport you into the heart of Africa's game reserves.

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Colour Palettes

African style interiors are all about earthy tones and natural materials. Colour schemes should be centred around beige, brown, gold and terracotta for a soft and natural interior ambiance. Neutral backdrops can be punctuated with colorful accessories or wall art in warm and welcoming hues such as orange, red and yellow for a pop of traditional tribal colour.

Tribal Artifacts

For a splash of authentic African interior design, a selection of traditional tribal masks, shields and weaponry can create a great focal point on any interior feature wall. Display your items in a random formation on a chimney breast, central wall or above your bed for a visually creative art display that captures the ambiance of traditional safari style accommodation. The natural wood and hand painted designs of these regional artifacts will perfectly compliment the earthy colour schemes of classic African interior design and will create a warm and sumptuous ambiance within your home.

Textiles

Swathes of materials and opulent fabrics are an ever present feature in African safari style lodges. Whilst we may not have a great need for mosquito nets in our colder climates, you can recreate this traditional look using a selection of nets, voile and sheer fabric to create a soft and delicate feature on your windows, bed frames and ceilings.

Exploration Accessories

You can add an injection of history into your Safari style interior with a contemporary nod to the great explorers such as Livingstone and Cook. Exploration accessories such as globes, compasses and framed maps make a fantastic feature in Safari style interiors and create a great contrast between the British and African cultural influences. Why not use some classic 18th and 19th century luggage as storage chests for your household accessories. Stack the chests in the corner of the room or on top of a desk or console table for splash of historic visual aesthetics.

Animal Print

No Safari interior would be complete without a sumptuous dash of animal print. Less is more in safari style interiors, with a carefully placed rug, cushion or chair reflecting the wonderful patterns of the animals that roam the savannas. Opt for popular prints such as zebra, cheetah or giraffe and place them in a central or visually eye-catching area of your interior to create a focal point against an otherwise neutral backdrop. These fabulous animal prints look perfect nestled among the traditional accessories and artwork of African abodes and provide a sumptuous recreation of Safari style living.