African style in the interior (39 photos): ethno motives and colors

The African style is out of fashion and will always be relevant in the design of rooms, as the bright ethno-interior attracts many with its exoticism and originality. When decorating an apartment, it is important to have a sense of proportion, since every detail of this design looks bright and attracts the eye.

Main features

African style includes the features of home design throughout the "black continent". Since the mainland occupies a large area, many peoples live here and each has its own culture and traditions. First you need to choose the direction in which you want to arrange the house. Perhaps the maximum repetition of the main features of the internal arrangement of the home or the introduction of certain ethnic elements in the modern interior design.

The house in the African style looks dynamic, colorful, contrasting, energetic and original. At the same time, its main features are minimalism, rough textures, simple forms, primitive decor. Natural colors and materials are the hallmarks of ethno-style. To design an apartment, it is important to use such decor as natural furs and leather, prints of predatory animals, wooden masks.

Finish

If you decide to create an African style in the interior, you can use the following materials for decoration:

• There are many materials that are suitable for decorating walls. The main thing is that their texture and color fit into the ethno-interior. For example, you can use wallpaper with a predatory print. Another option is painting the walls in warm shades of sand, coffee. Plain beige wallpaper is also suitable. As accents, you can use borders that adorn African motifs, imitation of cave paintings. A house with plain walls can be decorated with large-scale painting - in the form of silhouettes of animals, palm trees. Craquelure varnish will help to create a visually cracked surface, reminiscent of arid African soil. The bathroom and the kitchen should have walls with a moisture-resistant coating, so here it is better to use tiles with ethnic print for decoration, washable vinyl wallpapers;
• To finish the floor, you can use tiles that mimic the appearance of a stone. For example, large porcelain tiles. It is better to lay it on the “warm floor” system to make your home more comfortable. The bathroom and kitchen should have a tiled floor, in other rooms the tiles can be replaced with a matte parquet board with a rough texture. As a floor covering, materials imitating bamboo can also be used;
• the ceiling is best painted white or some kind of warm shade. You can also create draperies from the fabric under the ceiling or use bamboo plates that are attached to the crate.

Hallway

A wardrobe with an image of a zebra, a lion or an elephant will ideally fit into the ethnic interior of a modern hallway. If the furniture has an interesting ethnic design, it is better to stick plain wallpapers on the walls. To make the entrance look more conservative, use furniture with bamboo finishes. Hang a picture with African motifs on one of the walls. For a mirror use a frame with an animal print. The interior can be supplemented with a palm tree or other ornamental plants characteristic of the African continent.

Living room

To emphasize belonging to the ethno-style, it is important to choose the right furniture in the house. The appearance of armchairs and a sofa should be primitive, rude, reminiscent of the craftsmanship of the inhabitants of the "black continent". A coffee table and a rocking chair made of rattan or willow vine are an excellent choice for the interior. The African-style living room should be equipped with upholstered furniture imitating the skin of exotic animals - zebras, giraffes. Indoor benches and couches decorated with an ethnic print will also be appropriate. On the floor you can place the skin of a wild animal. For walls, choose plain wallpapers whose design will not be annoying. Masks of shamans will make the living room interior more colorful. Chandeliers can be made of black metal.

Kitchen

In this area there should be a minimum amount of household appliances. It needs to be “hidden” behind different decorations to make the African-style kitchen look organic. The wall near which the stove is standing is traditionally laid out with leopard or zebra prints. Plain beige and brown tiles are also suitable. A headset can also be selected in this palette. African-style cuisine should be well lit. For lighting, choose chandeliers with shades of a round or other suitable shape. The dining table may be of coarse massive wood of dark color, chairs - with rattan seats.

Bathroom

The bathroom can be decorated in different ways, but it is not advisable to put a shower here. In extreme cases, it should have a corresponding appearance. For example, doors should be ethno-printed. A suitable bathtub is white or brown in color and the simplest form in the style of minimalism. The inhabitants of the "black continent" do not have elaborate interior items. The bathtub and sink should resemble the tanks used in Africa for bathing. Try to translate this decision at home. African style in the interior of the bathroom will help you emphasize tile with a leopard print, plants with straight leaves, various shelves made of wood, mysterious masks. The bathroom should be filled with tropical tropical atmosphere, with an abundance of light, plants.

Bedroom

The center of the lounge is a large double bed with massive wooden legs. Pollen should be absent or wooden, a bit old-fashioned. The African-style bedroom may have a four-poster bed. To emphasize the design, bedding with African motifs, curtains, pillows and other textile decor will help. On the floor you can place a rug or animal skin. The bedroom in the African style should have dim lighting. A floor lamp with a leopard print or a zebra print can provide it. For the bedroom, choose wallpapers of calm, neutral shades - beige, light brown.

Children

In the room of the child, you can use cartoon images of African animals. For example, for wall decoration, wallpapers with the heroes of the cartoon "Madagascar" are suitable. Walls can also be decorated with murals with the nature of Africa. Suitable furniture for the nursery is made of light wood, colored with the image of animals. If a children's room is equipped, soft toys will help to give the interior the necessary design. The windows are traditionally used curtains in blue, green, white. For lighting, chandeliers of bright colors are suitable. To make the nursery more comfortable, you can lay a green carpet on the floor, reminiscent of grass.

Furniture

African style involves the use of furniture made from natural materials. Wood should look rough, in the style of minimalism. Some parts of furniture can be made of rattan, bamboo. Suitable upholstery materials are rough leather, animal skins, natural textured textiles. The furniture in the African style is massive, has geometric shapes. Suitable decor - ethnic motifs in the form of carvings and paintings.

Curtains

To design the windows of the apartment, you can use curtains, they must be natural - from linen or cotton. Bamboo curtains are also suitable. Curtains in the African interior are traditionally decorated with ethnic motifs. Textiles should be natural shades - green, beige, brown. It is advisable to use light colors. Designers advise using curtains from combined fabrics - printed with plain color.

Chandeliers

Room lighting should be plentiful, but not bright. Preferred ambient light. Therefore, in the room, chandeliers are used in combination with lamps. You can use floor lamps, lamps on massive legs. The colorful design of the room underlines the candelabra, candlesticks and even torches.

Decor

Decorative items play a big role if you need to create an African apartment design. As complementary parts you can use:

• masks - choose sculptures with a kind expression of “faces” in the house. Masks can be made of clay or wood, with a decor in the form of carvings or paintings;
• floor skins - artificial imitations of a zebra, giraffe, leopard are suitable;
• vases - floor vases with corresponding images are relevant for the African style. From the dishes, plates that decorate ethnic motifs also come up;
• paintings with wild animals, inhabitants of the African continent will ideally fit into the interior. If you create an African style in the interior, instead of paintings, you can use all kinds of thematic panels, stickers and other similar decor in a similar direction;
• musical instruments characteristic of the tribes of the "black continent" will be able to decorate your home;
• items such as figurines of animals and people, totems are also acceptable;
• wicker chests and dishes can be used for storage and decorative purposes.

African interior - the opportunity to create a colorful corner in your own home. If you like the exotic “black continent”, use this design to decorate your home.

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