How To Use Tribal Textiles In Your Home

Bold and intricate prints and patterns are a hugely popular interior trend for 2016 as they create a visual focal point in even the most neutral of homes. Tribal textiles are a perfect way of adding natural fabrics and intricate patterns to your chosen room and can be used to create a chic bohemian look that captures the laid back festival style of the summer season.

Classic black and white or black and cream cotton fabrics will make a fabulous feature on a sofa or occasional chair and work really well in a monochrome or neutral beige interior backdrop. For a bohemian style room, select rattan, wicker or weathered oak furniture items and add tribal print seat pads that will create a relaxed ambiance that is perfect for living room and conservatory interiors. This pattern of upholstery can be combined with cream knitted and woven throws or rugs for added texture and cosiness.

Patterned cushions in bold tribal designs will create a striking visual focal point on a seating area or bed. Black and white Aztec print cushions with shaggy, tasselled or frayed edges can be partnered with modern brown or black leather sofas or classic linen and cotton bed sets to give a sleek yet vintage style of interior. If you prefer a more bold and colourful festival inspired design then opt for rich fuchsia, turquoise, yellow and green Mexican print cushions with intricate bead detailing and metallic embroidery that will create a lively and upbeat atmosphere in your chosen room.

Tribal print curtains make a fabulous alternative to a classic wallpapered feature wall and can be used to create a zoned area of colour and pattern in your chosen room. Bold multicoloured curtains in intricate African and Mexican print designs will look fabulous against a neutral cream backdrop and can be co-ordinated with cushions and throws for added visual impact. For a more subtle finish then select beige curtains in simple natural linen materials with a top or bottom border of black tribal print for a more sophisticated and sleek designer finish.

If you are looking for some interesting and visually striking wall art then why not replace classic canvases and photographs with traditional tapestries featuring an array of tribal style designs. These tapestries can feature simple geometric style patterns or more detailed interwoven shapes and outlines depending on your interior design. Simple monochrome or bold coloured woven tapestries can be displayed in a free hanging formation on a chimneybreast or feature wall for a classic bohemian style look or for a more sophisticated finish then display a linear or group formation of framed tribal textiles in a co-ordinating pattern or colour scheme.

For a simple and cost effective way to add some tribal style to your home then place a large rug in the centre of your room for a stylish and eye-catching centrepiece that captures the relaxed energy of summertime festivals. A circular Mexican print design will look great in the centre of a bedroom or living room area and can be used to introduce some energetic colour into a neutral space. For a more vintage bohemian look then select a classic square or rectangular rug in black and cream woven or linen fabrics with knotted, tasselled edges that create a laid back 1970s feel in your chosen room.

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