The latest of our interior inspiration takes subtle hints from traditional tribal designs. Repeating patterns & natural earthy materials creates a sense of home crafted decor. The minimal changes made to the usual tribal perception are to keep it relative to the time we’re in and the ever changing design trends, so you can get involved with this interior inspiration without the worry of committing to a stark design.
Muted natural colours are a good choice here, opt for creams and pale tones. If wallpaper is your thing then consider one that showcases repeated patterns. Pockets of brighter colour can be brought in through the use of wall art, lighting and other home accessories. Often tribal design has the perception of bright and vibrant colours, but with tribal edit we’re toning things down slightly for a better blend into the modern home.
Bring in earthy materials with a focus on handmade items, tribal life would have been all about living off the land and feeling closer to nature so make that a rule to go by. Wood, reeds and twigs would all be common materials used in tribal crafting so look at lights such as the Willow and Rotan (seen below). The typical materials seen in Tribal Edit are very textured which adds dimension and rustic aesthetic to your interior.
Tribal themes are also strongly associated with animals, so bring out your wild side! We have an assortment of ornamental table lamps that show off beautifully sculpted metallic bases. Give your room a comforting glow with an iconic figure of tribal themes. The Royal and Tantor table lamps below are an instant reminder of the plains of Africa and with it the native tribes that have resided throughout history.
Traditional tribes would not rely on electric for their heating or lighting, they would of course rely on fire. Now don’t panic we’re not about to ask you to boycott electricity (regardless of the potential savings if you’ve not yet adopted LED!) instead we’re going to suggest torchiere wall lights. These are lights which are designed to look like traditional fire bearing wall mounted torches. A typical rustic and tribe approved lighting method! Fortunately these also come with a shade to give you a diffused lighting effect as opposed to the harsh and flickering open flame.
The great thing about Tribal Edit is it allows you to put your own spin on the theme, mould the inspiration around you and your preferences. Other people may take heed to some of your ideas and who knows, you may create a small tribe of your own! If you’ve decided to implement this inspiration then let us know, why not send us a picture and show us the edits you’ve made to Tribal?
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