African Decor

"African Theme Brings
  Adventure to Your Bedroom..."

Why not be daring and a bold statement by using an African theme to key your bedroom décor. 
(See photo at bottom of page.)

It is a clever way to add some unusual style to your bedroom, and it can provide you with an unusual investment as well. 

The source of the art spans a variety of African countries, and gives you plenty to work with. 

You can find interesting things for display cases, dresser table tops and walls.  You'll even discover unusual fabrics, pillows and other accent pieces. 

Once you begin shopping you a wide world of colors will reveal themselves in a variety to match your existing décor. 

If you love animals you will love the African statuary that is now available. From elephants to lions to giraffes, there is a wide range of striking pieces crafted in different styles.
 
These wild life figures are most often carved wood.  You will find them with a plain stain finish or they may be attractively painted. 

Available are animals large and small, created as an exact image of the animal or with interesting interpretations of wild animal shapes. 

There are so many options you may find it hard to choose...

Stunning bronze sculpture from Africa is also varied, and can come in the form of free standing figures or wall plaques. 

These sculptures often feature tribal figures, including tribal kings or gods.

You will find something that is sure to fit enhance your design scheme as the figures may be burnished brass or tarnished to an antique greenish color. 

They are sure to add character and interest to any well panned bedroom.

Bedroom Masks

African masks are also very popular choices for home décor.  You have the added benefit that some masks are used by the natives as icons of power to ward off evil spirits. 

Others are used to celebrate and thank the ancestors during crop harvesting.  There's no reason these mask won't pass their same powers to you and your room.

There are many other beautiful African decorations that can make a bedroom come alive.  These can include carved spoons and cookware, African drums, shadow boxes, paintings, ritual dolls, and decorated ostrich eggs. 

It's plain to see that there is plenty to get your creative juices flowing.

So where do you find all these amazing pieces of art and decoration?  A good place to look is to conduct an online search for African home décor. 

As these unique pieces grow in popularity, their exportation grows and grows.  You often find the in places like Pier One Imports and World Market.

The best place to find the variety you want at prices you can afford is by checking out a few online shops.  Before you know it you will be on a safari in your bedroom. 

Or you could choose classic Federal Bedroom Furniture....

 You'll  just seem to sleep better in a lovely new bedroom suite...

Patricia Taylor
Boudoir Stylist

     African Decor