Cuban Culture

Add some fabulous Havana flair to your home this summer with some stylish CUBAN inspired interior design. This bold and tropical look will add colour and pattern to both modern and classic home interiors and creates a fresh and vibrant feel within your chosen room. Natural materials are paired with bold colour schemes and flamboyant prints to create an uplifting ambiance within the home.

When selecting a colour scheme for your Cuban inspired home, take a selection of earthen and neutral tones such as beige, taupe and terracotta and team with bold and bright yellow, red, pink, blue and green for a burst of colour that is sure to add a tropical feel to your chosen space. For a more subtle hint of colour opt for more muted and chalky hues such as fern green, duck egg blue and mustard that will create warmth and illumination within your home. Opt for wallpapers featuring palm and banana leaves, pineapples or bold floral designs that will create a focal point on a main feature wall.

Bold and colourful soft furnishings are a key element in creating an authentic Cuban inspired home interior. Add detail to a plain interior wall with some bold floral or palm print curtains that will create a zoned area of colour within your chosen space. Upholster a statement sofa or occasional chair in a tropical inspired fabric for a burst of colour and detail or opt for geometric, Spanish style patterns that will create a more traditional Cuban feel to your home. Select an arrangement of cushions in palm print, floral print or simple bold coloured stripes that will add visual detail to a plain sofa or tropical themed bedding set.

When selecting accessories for your home interior; opt for a mix and match of modern and traditional items that will represent the vibrancy of Cuban culture. Take a selection of rattan and bold painted terracotta planters and fill with palms, umbrella plants and cacti that can be displayed strategically around your chosen room. Team with fun and funky ornaments featuring flamingos, pineapples, parrots and palm trees and display alongside coloured glass vases for a burst of bold colour and detail. Mosaic photo frames and mirrors can be paired with more rustic wood and basket weave designs to create a focal point on a plain feature wall and include natural wooden lighting with bold coloured shades for added vibrancy and illumination.

Select varying styles and designs of furniture in your chosen room that will compliment the laid back yet celebratory feel of Cuban culture.  Chunky oak and walnut furniture will create a cosy ambiance that works extremely well against the bold accent colours and distinctive patterns of this trend. Rattan style furniture is perfect for creating a laid back Havana style look in your chosen room and can be partnered with bold coloured furniture items featuring floral stencils or Spanish tile table tops for added detail and authenticity. For a more modern twist on this look then why not select some copper, gold or high gloss furniture that will look great against a bold wallpapered feature.

For more ideas on creating a Cuban inspired home interior, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Cuban Culture.