How to bring the tropical trend into your home
From fabulous flamingos to funky fronds, the tropical trend is here to stay and promises to be bigger than ever in 2018. Read on for inspiring ways to bring the botanical vibes into your home this spring.
Tropical prints
Our beautiful palm leaf print, Tropical Palm, is perfect for bringing a touch of the exotic to your home.
Not just for serving drinks and snacks, trays can also be used to display items in the home. We love how Emma has complemented bright plants with this Tropical Palm tray, made from naturally strong bamboo.
Image from Emma Parry on Instagram, featuring the Tropical Palm bamboo tray, £14.95
If you don’t want to go too bold, you can add a subtle touch of the tropics to your desk or dressing table with a trinket tray. These trays are ideal for storing jewellery, stationery, pens and any other little bits that have a habit of getting knocked off your table!
Image from BLoved Blog on Instagram, featuring Tropical Palm trinket trays, large (£8.95) and small (£5.95)
Explore the full Tropical Palm range.
Fun with flamingos
Go bold and fun with flamingos! Pretty and pink, kitsch and cool, these funky birds are the perfect way to bring the joy of summer indoors, even if it feels quite the opposite outside.
In the kitchen, show off your drinking glasses with this fab design, adorned with flamingos and dotted with palm leaves. We also think they would make a unique alternative to a vase!
Flamingo Bay drinking glass, £4.95
Even if it is tucked away in a cupboard or under the bed, your storage should always be stylish. Large, tough, and in a huge range of designs, our classic jumbo storage bags are iconic for a reason. Flamin-go and grab one now.
Flamingo Bay jumbo storage bag, £4.95
Explore the full Flamingo Bay range.
Lush leaves
You can’t nail the tropical trend without plenty of greenery. Succulents are the perfect plant, as they not only look gorgeous, but are pretty simple to look after, requiring only minimal watering - ideal for forgetful gardeners.
Small hanging glass planter, £2.95
Don’t worry if the thought of keeping even a succulent alive seems like too much work, though. There are plenty of artificial options that won’t need any more care than an occasional dust.
Left to right:
Artificial cactus in glass, Tresco - £6.95
Artificial cactus in glass, Kew - £9.95
Artificial cactus in glass, Eden - £9.95
Artificial cactus in glass, Kenwood - £4.95
If you do have plants that need a water though, this quirky little watering can is perfect for indoor plants. Less bulky than a regular can, this colourful character also makes a cute display piece!
Image from Hello Lovely Things on Instagram, featuring the Flamingo watering can, £8.95
Take the tropics with you
Ok, so we’ve strayed a little from the topic of interior design, but who can resist the sweet face of this little pineapple? Pop a little tropical sweetness in your handbag and never lose your change again.
Hello Pineapple vinyl purse, £3.95
Embracing the tropical trend in your home? Tag your photos with #RexLondon so we can see. Aloha!
Image from Crafted Merchant on Instagram, featuring Tropical Palm drinking glasses, £4.95
Get more inspiration with our Tropical Trend Pinterest board.
