Into the woods

Palm trees and jungle-type creatures are big news in interiors this season. Here are some top tips to bring the trend indoors

It’s a jungle out there as the latest interior trend hits homes across the country.

t first glance, the idea of bringing the lush rainforest into your home in keeping with the latest jungle trend might seem a bit overwhelming, but this is a look that can work well in almost every room of the house.

Bringing the outside in is still a key theme for many interior designers this season and there is no better way to achieve this than embracing the greens and deep textures of a jungle scheme.

In the living room, layer richly upholstered furniture in dark greens and blues for a tropical feel.

Add plenty of real greenery to truly embrace the jungle feeling – plenty of houseplants with a tropical provenance will survive well indoors.

If wallpaper is your thing, there are some amazing tropical prints out there that will instantly add richness to your scheme and if you prefer a more subtle nod to the trend just opt for a few stylish cushions featuring plants and foliage, or some jungle dwelling animals.

This is a trend that can really be worked to reflect your own personal style, if you love the throwback sophistication of the 1930s plump for an Indiana Jones-inspired explorer theme or want to embrace a more bohemian feel, introduce quirky pieces such as elephant sidetables or planters and lots of beautifully patterned cushions and throws.

Both of these looks could work equally well in a living area or bedroom.

If you are lucky enough to have a living area that provides access to your garden

The jungle trend is a great excuse to have some fun with your interior schemes

or patio this trend is the perfect excuse to think about how to bring those two areas together.

Opt for cushion covers or other outdoor accessories and furniture to complement those inside your home for a more cohesive feel.

Outside, go for lush planting and plenty of rich tones on any textiles that you are using. Plant pots that can be used both indoors and out are another great way of tying the two spaces together.

The jungle trend is a great excuse to have some fun with your interior schemes and kids rooms are the perfect place to play around with animal prints.

With everything from duvet covers to curtains and some super cute wall stickers available bedecked with every jungle inhabitant imaginable, the only limit might be your own imagination or budget.

Jungles weren’t just the domain of modern monkey, however, and a prehistoric take on the trend would be hit in many little people’s bedrooms.

Clockwise from bottom left: Monkey business wall stickers, £12.55 from Becky and Lolo; Tropical cushions, £95 each, from Penelope Hope; Birds of Paradise cushion, £21.50, from endawanda. com; golden sunburst mirror, £245, from MiaFleur; and Copa...