| Safari theme rooms give you the opportunity to | | | | nursery but be sure that your choices for the living |
| bring in your daring personality in a big way. You also | | | | room aren't too juvenile. You want your space to be |
| need to take a few precautions so that your guests | | | | elegant while still expressing your personality and |
| will also enjoy the space. Plus, you don't want to | | | | being functional for your family. If you have too |
| spend a lot of money on items that you can't use | | | | many prints or colors in one space then you might |
| again. Here are a few tips for decorating safari | | | | not even want to spend time in the room because |
| theme rooms. | | | | it's too overwhelming or gives you a headache. |
| Skip all of the little accessories. Sure, you find plates | | | | Know when it's time to stop. Sure, the store might |
| with monkeys on them or leopard place mats but | | | | have a cheetah carpet but that doesn't mean you |
| that doesn't mean that it will add anything to your | | | | have to use it. With all these kind of rooms it's |
| room. It will probably just make your entire space | | | | important to pay attention to good taste. One really |
| seem smaller and cluttered. Instead, use a few large | | | | beautiful zebra striped rug can get as much attention |
| pieces of artwork that will make a big impact. | | | | as ten small accessories. This decorating approach |
| Everything else in your room should be neutral. | | | | ensures that your furniture can still work with |
| Focus on nature. If animal prints aren't your thing | | | | different design styles so it helps out your future |
| then be inspired by a sunset. You can really liven up a | | | | budget. |
| basic taupe and beige room just by bringing in | | | | Safari theme rooms are bold but that doesn't mean |
| oversized artwork. Sunset photographs bring in a | | | | that they have to be overwhelming. You might want |
| variety of pinks, purples and oranges in a subtle way | | | | to have a little restraint and just use this theme in |
| that is still elegant. Balance this room with dark | | | | one or two rooms in your home so you don't go |
| furniture in espresso and ebony tones for an elegant | | | | overboard. With a little design knowledge you can |
| air that can still hold up to daring prints. | | | | make this theme work in almost any room in your |
| There's a difference between decorating a nursery | | | | house. |
| and a living room. You can add in sophistication to the | | | | |