January Styling: How to Create a Tropical Decor Theme in Any Room (On a Budget!)

Well hey there, lovelies! Happy Monday!

I thought today was the perfect time to share my January Office Styling with you - since last week I gave you the DIY Fabric Wall Hanging Instructions that I used to make the hanging on my peg board this month. 

After Christmas, my office felt a little bit bare after taking down all of my decorations - so I decided I'd start decorating each month of the year as well!

This post will be relatively short and simple - but I thought I'd share my tips for creating a tropical inspired decor look whilst also sharing some of the pieces used in the room that you might want to buy yourself!

So let me share my tips! >> 

The Details (click to find out more): Cactus Bunting | Fabric Wall Hanging |
 Felt Letter Board - US/International option available here | Cactus Light |
Hanging Ornament from Big W Christmas Clearance | Small Cactus Candle |
Large Cactus Candle | Pineapple | Wooden Box from TK Maxx | Heart Canvas from TK Maxx

1: Decide what will work for your space

You can have all the ideas in the world and pin all the pins in the world - but you really need to find what's going to work for you. 

Sure, a macrame hanging chair would be lovely - but is it going to work in my small office? Probably not. 

In my office, I had two main areas to work with - my office and my desk. 

2: Look at what you already have and decide what you want/need

Updating your decor shouldn't mean that you have to go out and buy everything new. 

For this theme, I started with what I had. The felt cactus bunting, succulents and the cactus candles I received as a Christmas gift. I also incorporated my felt letter board and a bunch of different frames that I had picked up at TK Maxx a few months ago for a different project. 

3: Search for unique pieces

Sure, I probably could have decorated the room using only pieces from Kmart - but I get kind of tired of seeing the same thing over and over again - and I don't really want to decorate with things that I have seen in 10 of my friends homes as well. 

As you probably already know, I'm obsessed with TK Maxx because it's a bit of a treasure hunt. You can rarely find the same thing twice, the bargains are incredible and their home decor pieces are so well made and absolutely gorgeous. 

I picked up this hand carved wooden box which I love for just $12.99. 

Also, I see people in TK Maxx all the time browsing at things and not picking them up or talking about going back for them later. As a general rule, ALWAYS buy it - because it won't be there when you return. Stock is turned over really quickly and they rarely have more than one or two of each item.

4: Make it personal

It's your home and your space - so make it personal! In the frames I picked up from TK Maxx a little while ago, I added photos from our trip to Hawaii and one of my favourite quotes. Incorporate your favourite photos, trinkets from your travel or things that you love

5: Make it fun

You're never too old to have a little fun. I picked up the cactus and ice cream lights on clearance at Kmart after Christmas (for just $2.50 each) to add some light and fun to the space. I also found similar lights at TK Maxx and online here and here.

6: Add some plants

If you're going for a tropical/summer thing - plants or flowers are a must!

I went with plants as I always feel bad when fresh flowers die. For my office, I added a peace lily and some succulents for a pop of colour.... and also because they're both types of plants that are quite resilient which is a MUST for my black thumb.

Oh - and make sure you add some candles too! The Coastal Collection Candle from Innoscent is one of my current faves - and perfect for my summer theme!

But tell me, where do you usually shop for home decor items?

And if you had to decorate in just one theme or style - what would you choose?

I really love Hamptons Style homes - but I don't know if I could stick to just one theme or style. I like a little bit of everything as I like to incorporate what I find interesting/beautiful and work it all together.

    

   

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