#31 How to Brighten Up Your Home?
5 Reasons to Embrace the South American Decor Trend
When it comes to interior design, it’s not always easy to mix and match fabrics or simply to be bold with color. Yet there’s nothing quite like a touch of ethnic decor to warm up the atmosphere of a living room, and a few pops of color to liven up a child’s bedroom.
Adjamée Ethnic Pillows - Peru Collection
“The color, sure, but how?!” you often ask us. To help you understand better, we did a little research… And guess what?
The South American decor trend is the best way to brighten up an interior that can sometimes look a bit dreary. In other words, the more striking the color combinations, the warmer your decor will feel.
Five pieces of evidence:
1. South American Decor: A Blend of Color and Cheerfulness
Straight from South America, Latin-inspired decor is stealing the spotlight from ultra-minimalist Scandinavian design, bringing with it a vibrant array of colors. A yellow wall, bright pink ethnic throw pillows, a vibrant green cactus, or colorful, highly graphic rugs—the idea is to be bold in order to bring brightness and a sense of ease to any interior.
Adjamée Ethnic Pillows and Quilts - Peru Collection / Photo: Neva Interior Architecture
And for those who might be hesitant to tackle painting head-on, keep in mind that just a few splashes of color will go a long way toward adding warmth to your decor.
Adjamée Ethnic Pillows and Quilts - Peru Collection
Adjamée Ethnic Cushion - Cuzco Turquoise Design
Adjamée Ethnic Cushion - Arequipa Orange Model
2. South American decor, or a love of craftsmanship and simplicity
Color, yes—but that’s not all! South American decor also emphasizes natural materials in neutral tones. Wicker baskets, woven seagrass hanging decorations, retro rattan armchairs… With their vacation-inspired vibe, these decorative elements will bring a touch of softness and lightness to a room that’s sometimes a bit overloaded with decor. And what goes well with this wicker furniture? Terracotta-colored pieces, reminiscent of the many terracotta patios that adorn South American cities.
3. South American Decor: Graphic and Artistic
In addition to their colors, South American fabrics are best known for their geometric, repetitive patterns, which most often depict nature or scenes from Inca mythology. This cultural heritage is reflected in countless variations on rugs, cushions, and even quilts.
Adjamée Ethnic Cushion - Arequipa Blue and Cuzco Green Designs
Adjamée Ethnic Cushion - Arequipa Blue and Cuzco Green Designs
4. South American decor celebrates nature and vegetation
Bring a touch of Latin America into your living room with plenty of green plants! They’ll add color to your home and give it a warm, tropical vibe. To brighten up a room, there’s nothing quite like scattering succulents throughout your living room or accenting your bedroom decor with a rattan planter.
Another must-have for Latin-inspired decor: the cactus. Whether small and round or slender and flowering, they’ll all add character to your decor. And for those who still doubt their ability to keep a plant alive, why not start with pastel-colored ceramic models or ones made of woven seagrass?
Ceramic Vases - Serax for The Cool Republic
Plant Fiber Cactus Statue H55 - Maisons du Monde
5. South American decor: an irresistible invitation to travel
Whether inspired by Mexico, Peru, or Brazil, Latin American decor—also known as “hacienda decor” in reference to the beautiful Mexican estates—is sure to transport you from the comfort of your couch. Comfortably settled in your living room, you’ll find yourself dreaming of the stunning color gradients of Vinicunca Mountain or the vibrantly colorful traditional costumes that dominate the Altiplano region.
Photo: Benjamin Lesage
Photo: Benjamin Lesage
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