african-decor

African decor continues to fuel patterns, styles and designs of interior fashion throughout the world. Year after year the continent of Africa continues as one of the world’s largest resources of new home decor ideas. For example, pottery barn goes Moroccan with mango wood carved wall medallions, and stitched leather poufs-pillowy versions of an ottoman. The exotic design motifs have the benefit of complimenting almost any room atmosphere or environment. Multitudes of designers use them to create rooms of spice, excitement and ___

pizzazz or to create relaxing rooms filled with tranquility, peace and calm. The only limit to creating these different moods is--the imagination! These motifs can be used as the dominant theme for a room, or as a bold accent piece to add excitement to a dull space. African home decor celebrates its appeal by adapting to spaces from large mansion-like rooms to small single apartments. Whatever the bank account, there is a unique accent piece just right for anyone.

The quiet spiritual connection to the continent remains a popular theme for people who favor African decor more and more as the style quietly grows on them. Most of the craftsmen and women who fashion African decor view their skills and talents one way. They see it not just as a commercial endeavor or idle hobby of leisure, but as a spiritual venture and life’s mission or purpose. Because of this commitment, they patiently work to fashion the wooden sculpture, the figurine, weave the colorful basket or any other piece to reflect their pride and mastery to the world. ___

The rich culture of Africa home accents comes from proud generations of people. These working people take the spirit of nature contained in the wood, clay, stone, metal and other natural materials. Next they give back by chiseling, crafting and polishing beauty to these materials they have taken. It is no wonder more interior designers continue to receive inspiration and adapt many of the patterns, designs and textures of Africa to the growing consumer demand for African décor to enhance their space, room or entire home.

by Amaka M. Onyioha