Give your home a chic update by combining contemporary Scandi style with bold tropical décor.
What Is Tropicandi?
Tropicandi is a hybrid trend that combines a warm, tropical colour palette with calming Scandinavian style. Think bright colours, vibrant prints with Scandi’s clean lines and simplistic décor.
Even though tropical décor and Scandinavian style may seem like polar opposites, bringing them together is a refreshing twist on two much-loved interior styles. Tropical décor draws inspiration from lush, exotic island life as well as Palm Springs style and is all about creating a relaxing atmosphere. Combined with Scandi’s sleek, minimal style with touches of hygge, Tropicandi isn’t just for when you’re in a summery mood. The hygge touches bring the cosy feeling that’s perfect for whatever season you’re in.
Ready to discover more about this fun-loving and cheerful trend? Get inspired by these sunny ideas below. After you’re done reading our Tropicandi décor ideas, browse our range of wooden dining sets to get started.
A colourful backdrop in your living room is a great way to start if you feel like going all out. Peach walls will perk up your interior while bringing that restful feeling to your living room. Choose a light peach for this look so that it won’t overpower the room. Anchor the room with a Scandi style sofa featuring clean, simple lines and soft upholstery in a neutral palette to contrast the walls.
Combining retro style and airy, open plan living, Palm Springs style makes you dream of your next summer holiday with its relaxing and breezy décor with splashes of colour. Take a cue from this décor style with sky blue walls in the living room. Make the most of natural lighting to bring a piece of California sunshine into your home. Choose sheer curtains for a constant stream of light during the day and to keep with the light and airy mood of your living room.
If you feel a bold backdrop is too overpowering for your living room, brighten up the space with pops of colour instead through accessorising. Pick colours that give you that dopamine hit - think bold pinks, sunshine yellows and zesty oranges. When accessorising, look for shapes and prints that feel playful to you. For example, candy stripe cushions, wavy vases and mushroom lamps have a carefree, retro feel to them while still being grown up.
In spite of what many people think, hygge isn’t just for winter - that cosy feeling is perfect for summer too! Bring summertime hygge to the home with vibrant wallpaper and wall panelling.
Since it’s Tropicandi style go all out with a bold leaf or palm print on the walls. The tip here is that you don’t have to wallpaper your whole wall just the top half will do as you can add wall panelling to the bottom half. Pick the same colour palette for your wallpaper and wall panelling. You can even go a step further with the colour drenching trend where you decorate the whole room in the same colour. Here, we picked green to emphasise the bold leaf prints and played with subtle contrast using different green hues.
Another relaxing colour option for Tropicandi style is sage green. Its light and refreshing undertone gives it a calming and airy feel which is perfect if you don’t want to pick such a bold colour for your walls. For this look, lean into the Scandi aspect of Tropicandi with a sofa that has clean lines or soft curves to bring out the hygge vibes. Dress up the space with modern accents like abstract artwork and brass accessories for a stylish contrast to the soothing walls.
You can make a bold statement in the dining room with colour blocking. Don’t be afraid to go all out for this look - choose a colour that will be the focal point of the room. Airy turquoise walls set the vibrant mood while a white wooden dining set serves as the clean, stylish anchor. Bring in other colourful accents through lighting, glassware and a fresh bouquet of flowers.
Another way to play up the Tropicandi vibe is to highlight tropical and Scandi décor’s shared love of natural materials. Introduce natural textures like wood, rattan or jute to complement the bold colours and soft Scandi textures. A wooden dining set brings out both tropical style and Scandi’s charms while rattan lighting will make everyone feel at ease with its soothing texture and soft lighting.
Both tropical and Scandi styles share a love of nature so there’s no such thing as too many plants! Tropical-inspired plants like monsteras and hanging plants like pothos or ivy will add lively touches to your space and bring a piece of the outdoors inside. Use tall plants to fill up any awkward corners of your home or place hanging plants on shelves to soften those clean lines.
We hope these ideas inspire you to give Tropicandi style a try. Are you looking for more contemporary home ideas? Read our modern living room ideas or maximalist décor ideas for more styling tips.
