African Jungle home décor is beautiful and it literally screams culture. But how do you add it to your home? You can start with a single piece, and add things to compliment that piece. Assuming, of course, that you don’t plan to entirely redecorate your home. Choose a room, or even one wall in a room, and start small. You want to build the décor up, not overdo it at once.

Jungle animals are very popular in home décor. Elephants, giraffes, zebras; you can find these animals everywhere just waiting to be taken home. Let’s assume that you’re going to decorate your living room. Start small, maybe with a figurine, and build from that single piece. If you’ve decided that you want elephants, then find a piece that you really like, and place it in the room that you’re decorating. There are many pieces with elephants, from tables to lamps to couches. You can go to just about any extreme and still have a lovely room for you and your guests to enjoy.

Always remember to keep your decorating simple and organized. You never want to have so much of something that your room appears cluttered and disheveled. So, choose your pieces carefully, and find pieces that accent each other. Color is not so important because there are many colors associated with the jungle look. Most of these colors are earthy and neutral, so it’s an easier look to complete than, say, a country décor, where only a few colors are key.

Browns and greens will greatly compliment a jungle look. You can also use blacks, grays, even whites. Place your pieces strategically, so they don’t seem piled up. You can have a small grouping of jungle animals on your mantel, for instance, and maybe a picture above with the same animals, or an African mask would look beautiful hung above your fireplace or couch. And you might even want to look at fireplace rugs in zebra or cheetah skin (faux of course). Bamboo window shades, or a bamboo plant in a corner will add to the look.

The main thing to remember is to use natural colors, and create a natural flow of the items. And be sure to not choose colors that will clash or appear too “busy”. As long as you don’t overcrowd pieces, and choose pieces that go with your general taste and style, you can add a jungle look to any room by using a few pieces that accent each other, and you don’t have to spend a fortune doing it.