Tropical Bedroom Ideas

Breathing in the fresh salted air, riding the huge waves, and making the most of the tropical island life. Surely, some individuals are already itching for a well-deserved summer getaway where they’re comforted by the sand, sea, and the overall beauty of nature. However, experiencing the coveted tropical life is not just through expensive trips to top summer destinations. Once you dive into the deep waters of the tropical aesthetic, its natural, fun, and vivid elements will give your eyes a feast!

Even your very own space can have its Hawaiian spin to it through these tropical bedroom ideas we’ve prepared for you. Whether you want to stress the island survival or the pool party vibe of the tropical aesthetic, there are lots of tropical decorations that will suit to your liking!

Read on to find out the raw yet vibrant elements that define the tropical aesthetic and some tropical room decor to display in your space. These tropical bedroom ideas are sure to transform your space into a surfer’s shack or even a tropical paradise!

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The Tropical Aesthetic

Summer is always in whenever the word ‘tropical’ is present. The tropical aesthetic is a motif that is grounded on the gratifying life by the seaside, marked by nature’s wonders and tranquility. It is more than just living in a tropical country as it is focused on the idea of summer getaways and fun in the heat. Waves, sand, and plants are some of the most distinctive features of the tropical aesthetic. Vivid hues derived from the sea, trees, and the sun are also observed as essentials to the motif.

Tropical is usually characterized by its emphasis on survivability and eco-friendly living. Palm trees, coconuts, old clothes, and shipwrecks are a few of its original elements. Nonetheless, it has been mixed with the general summer aesthetic with modern pool parties being classified under tropical. Pool floaties, straw hats, and cocktail drinks with mini umbrellas may also belong under this aesthetic.

Some of the key inspirations of the tropical aesthetic include The Bahamas, Maldives, Barbados, Bali, Bora Bora, and most especially Hawaii. In terms of media, the motif is best represented by movies like Cast Away, The Blue Lagoon, and Moana. On the other hand, the activities linked with the tropical aesthetic are swimming, boating, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, and crafting.

What is Tropical Aesthetic Room Decor?

As earlier said, the tropical aesthetic is more about the fun under the sun during your island getaways. Timeless trinkets inspired by nature constitute the fresh and organic vibe of this summer motif. Coconut shells, Hawaiian leis, palm trees, and sunsets are the usual markers of the tropical aesthetic. Most of the time, it makes use of raw or unprocessed materials like wood, straw, leaves, and stones to emulate the castaway-like scenario.

Again, the decorations must justify the tropical aesthetic’s affinity with nature. Tropical plants like Hibiscus and Monstera as well as sweet fruits like mangoes and watermelons would make a fool-proof display of the tropical vegetation. Seaside elements like starfishes, turtles, crabs, seashells, and conches can also make your tropical room more authentic like an island.

It’s also important to note that the tropical aesthetic borrows some of its integral elements from bohemian or boho motifs. These tropical-boho decorations include macramé works, crochet pieces with tassels, and woven furniture made from rattan, bamboo, or buri. The tropical aesthetic also has a penchant for tiki-style items, most especially wooden totems.

Equipment like surfboards, oars, and boats are also suitable for your tropical bedroom. Even souvenirs from your previous summer trips like miniature shipwrecks, boats, cork-sealed bottles with sand, and keychains are desirable tropical trinkets. In addition, pool floaties, towels, and flip-flops can make the perfect pool party vibe.

In general, feel free to display items that are not necessarily tropical in origin, but simply remind you of the lush natural life on an island or a fun pool party. If you’re still unsure of what decorations remind you of tropical, the following tropical bedroom ideas will let you know the basic qualities of a room under this aesthetic.

Color Palette

The colors that define the tropical aesthetic are just as rich and enlivening as the natural life on the island. Bright and saturated hues inspired by nature are the most distinctive features of tropical life, ranging from blue, yellow, orange, and green. Nonetheless, fun and exotic colors like fuchsia, purple, turquoise, and pink wouldn’t go missing in a lively tropical home. Earthy staples like white, woody brown, and sand are also integral to balance the splashes of color. 

There’s more to a tropical palette than these shades given the diverse visuals of nature. However, the rule is to choose natural, vivid, and/or earthy colors that give a peek at tropical scenery.

Lighting

The choice of lighting for a tropical room is a no-brainer. To emulate an island feel, the best light source would definitely be the scorching summer sun. Welcome abundant natural sunlight in your room through windows and sheer curtains. During the night or if natural light is lacking, you can resort to woven lamps for a more native look. Bonfires are also an option but for safety reasons, candles should suffice.

If you opt for artificial lighting, old light bulbs and fairy lights can give a homely feel to your tropical space. In general, always choose warm lighting over cool modern tones.

Walls

For your walls, you can go all out with printed wallpaper or a traditional mural. Either way, choose floral or leafy designs, especially those derived from tropical environments. Lush greens like palm and banana leaves are excellent choices. You’re also free to keep the base minimal with plain walls in a tropical hue. Compensate by sticking island-themed posters, surfing stills, and summer-themed paintings. Wooden signs inspired by Hawaii and other tropical destinations are also highly welcomed.

Furniture

An unwritten but established rule for tropical furniture is to use wood, rattan, bamboo, capiz shells, and other organic materials as much as possible. For your dressers, cabinets, bed frames, and study tables, plain or varnished wood works best with some woven features made out of straw. Woven plant pots and storage baskets are also ideal for your tropical bedroom. If you’re feeling crafty, you can make use of ropes and wood planks for a hanging macramé side table or shelf to display your beloved trinkets.

To truly channel Hawaii’s iconic tropical scene, you can take inspiration from their tiki-style furniture. Tiki is more than just wooden totems carved with extreme facial expressions; they can also be in the form of side tables, stools, and plant pots. If your resources permit, putting up a mini tiki bar in your abode would be a great idea!

Bedding

When it comes to your sheets, look for printed ones that do not fall short of tropical. Hawaiian, jungle, and flamingo prints are the most popular bedding choices for rooms donning this aesthetic. For that desired bohemian touch, you can also include crocheted or woven pillow cases with tassels on your list. Also, don’t forget to add seashell- and starfish-shaped throw pillows to give your tropical room a cute and fun spin!

In addition, whether your bed is a four-poster one or not, you can make use of a sheer white bed canopy to occupy some vertical space and make your room look more vacation-friendly.

Other Decor

Here, the possibilities are endless for those who want to display tropical trinkets in their bedroom. As a foundation, a tropical bedroom must be filled with lots of plants, flowers, and even fruits. Indoor palm trees, monstera plants, fern, and cactus are common aesthetically-pleasing plants for you to take care of. However, faux plants or at least succulents are also welcomed. Hibiscus flowers in the form of Hawaiian leis and tropical fruits like pineapples, watermelons, bananas, and especially coconuts will also make your room look more lively.

For more natural castaway-like decors, collected seashells, conches, starfishes, and stones are also great additions to your display. You can combine these with hanging capiz shells, straw wall mirrors, signature tiki totems, and Hawaiian wood signs. Souvenirs like miniature shipwrecks and boats, messages in a bottle, and destination keychains are also ideal.

If there’s still much space left, you can rest surfboards and oars against your wall as tropical decor. Pink flamingos and pool floaties are also welcomed for that pool party vibe.

All in all, you have the freedom to display tropical items that give either a natural island vibe or a poolside one. Bring lively colors, raw materials, and teeming plant life to your place through tropical room decor that lets you feel like you’re on a summer vacation.

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That ends our list of fool-proof tropical bedroom ideas to give new life to your space! We hope you figured out how to revamp your room into a fun summer paradise through these tropical room decorations! To browse for more display-worthy trinkets suited to your aesthetic, you can visit our tropical room decor shop for items like seashell vases and coconut shells!

If the trends of the past are your go-to, you can also browse our Y2K room ideas for 2000s inspiration! We also have a broader post on aesthetic bedroom ideas for more versatile stylistic additions to your little space.

Thanks for reading and happy shopping!