| Many people living in other countries in Europe or | | | | used in bedspreads and other bedroom or living |
| America find themselves attracted to | | | | fabrics. |
| African-inspired décor. Their reasons for | | | | The Big 5 |
| this may vary and could be that they have | | | | The big 5 animals of Southern Africa are another |
| experienced a great African holiday, a desire for a | | | | popular idea behind African-inspired decorating. You |
| more natural way of life, or a desire to show | | | | can either use decorative animals themselves (if |
| their support for those in poverty in African | | | | you have been to Africa you would probably |
| nations. Whatever your reason, here are a | | | | have noticed ornaments in many different |
| number of ways that you can bring that touch of | | | | materials made into the shapes of these animals) |
| Africa into your decorating. | | | | or use fabric prints of the Big 5 animals. The Big 5 |
| African-Inspired Decorating with Beads | | | | include elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo and rhino. |
| Beadwork has long been a part of the African | | | | African Artwork |
| tradition and apart from jewellery is also used to | | | | African artwork can be used in any room that |
| make many other items such as beaded bowls | | | | you want to have an African-inspired feeling. |
| and dishes as well as ornaments that can be used | | | | Pictures of African women carrying pots on their |
| in your decorating. Beaded aloes are another | | | | heads, African sculptures and pictures of African |
| popular item in South Africa that can suit a wide | | | | scenery can all be used depending on the |
| range of décor styles and look very | | | | environment you are trying to create. |
| elegant. | | | | If you are looking for a touch of Africa in your |
| Use African Flora in Fabrics | | | | home then why not consider some of these |
| Fabrics that have pictures of African or South | | | | African-inspired décor ideas? Use African |
| African flora can also be a great idea. Alternately | | | | beadwork, artwork, fabrics and decorative items |
| you may want to include actual framed pictures | | | | to create the atmosphere you are looking for and |
| of African flora in the rooms of your house. | | | | show your love of this continent or support for |
| These fabrics may be made into kitchen items | | | | its people. |
| such as oven gloves, aprons, or place mats; or | | | | |