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3 Tropical Style Tips For The Home

15 June 2016

Ray Moreno

Making a home feel like a tropical resort, even when it's 30 degrees out, is something that many homeowners find appealing. There are many attractive features of tropical decor and architecture that can be integrated into any room in the home. With just a few changes, any home can feel like a tropical resort. Here are three tips that will help create those sought after tropical vibes in a home no matter where it is located.

Plantation Shutters

Plantation shutters are often found in homes in tropical areas. There are many reasons for this. They are able to let air in without completely sacrificing privacy. They can also block out the sun efficiently when it is at full strength against the window. They are also available in a variety of colors, materials, and price points. Faux wood shutters cost around $80 to $200 while real wood shutters come in around $90 to $600 per shutter. Faux wood shutters are often made of vinyl or plastic but offer a similar look to real wood shutters and can offer a tropical feel. Real wood plantation shutters can be made out of tropical wood such as bamboo or teak. No matter which choice the homeowner makes, there are options for plantation shutters that can fit almost any budget while still providing that tropical feel.

Wood Floors

One of the hallmarks of tropical style is rich, tropical hardwood flooring. Some popular tropical hardwoods include mahogany, rosewood, teak, and wenge. Tropical hardwoods can be more expensive than domestic hardwoods for the simple fact that they must be imported. However, prices can vary greatly. Staining domestic wood to look tropical or using bamboo flooring are great ways for homeowners to save money while still getting that tropical look for their floors.

Don't Forget The Ceiling

Another major feature of many tropical homes is the tall ceiling that is often decorated with wooden planks or beams. Using teak beams on the ceiling is a very popular way to get a tropical feel. The cost of a plank ceiling varies greatly depending on size and materials. A 500 square foot plank ceiling costs on average around $2,000 - $3,000 for material and labor. Other additions to the ceiling such as tropical ceiling fans and beams can really add tropical style to the home.

Creating a tropical oasis in any home is possible with just a few changes. Plantation shutters, tropical hardwoods, as well as plank ceilings and tropical ceiling fans can easily make a home feel like it was plucked straight out of a tropical paradise.

Visit a local home decor store or go to website to learn more.

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