Welcome to the jungle! La Pelucherie's decor tips to transform your baby's room into a real adventure in the heart of the jungle or savanna. A theme that suits both girls and boys!
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How to create a jungle decor?
Creating a particular atmosphere in a child's room requires paying attention to several elements, starting with colors, patterns, and materials.
The jungle is a tropical forest characterized by a high density of trees, plants, and animals. It is a green and lush environment.
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Jungle colors and patterns
For a jungle look, the preferred color palette mainly consists of shades of green, ranging from deep emerald green to bright apple green.
You can add touches of brown to represent the earth, yellow to evoke the sun, and even blue for the sky or water. Don't hesitate to play with different shades to create a dynamic and stimulating space for baby.
Jungle patterns
The jungle is rich in patterns! Palm, monstera, or banana leaves can be a good choice. Wild animal patterns like zebras, giraffes, lions, or monkeys add a playful touch for children.
You can also incorporate more abstract patterns that evoke the wild and jungle aspect.
Jungle materials
First, wood. Opt for raw wood furniture to complete the jungle-themed room decor.
For curtains, sheets, and rugs, consider natural fabrics like cotton or linen. In addition to being ecological, they are soft and comfortable for babies' delicate skin.
Have fun varying the materials. The jungle is a beautiful mix, so go for it! Felt, wicker, rustic jute, paper, cork...
As you can see, a jungle baby room will give a dense and lush atmosphere. If you prefer a more open and airy decor, opt for a savanna decor instead!
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How to create a savanna / safari decor?
In the savanna, we are more about sparse vegetation and large open spaces. Wildlife is abundant: lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, etc.
Savanna colors
For colors, one will choose a mixed palette that evokes both the reddish earth, the vast expanses of grass, and the clear sky of the savanna. Warm, earthy tones (from deep red to soft brown) will be combined with soft olive and khaki green and light to medium blue.
Savanna patterns
For savanna decor, we naturally think of savanna animal patterns, like zebra stripes, giraffe spots, lion's mane, or elephant's dry skin.
Landscapes are also interesting. For example, the savanna horizon with scattered trees would be magnificent on a large wall. Or a large baobab full of stories to tell children !
If you prefer abstract, why not African tribal designs to stimulate your children's imagination and creativity?
Savanna materials
As with the jungle, a savanna-themed decoration will emphasize natural and robust materials that evoke wild nature.
Prefer wood, rattan, cotton, jute, skins and leathers if you like, and even straw for certain decorative objects like mobiles, hats hung on the wall, or storage baskets. It brings an interesting texture and evokes the dry grasses of the savanna.
10 Decor ideas for a jungle or savanna baby room
Now that the basics are laid out, here are simple but original decor ideas for a jungle or savanna baby room!
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1. Full pattern wallpaper!
Don't be afraid; dare to use full patterns, your children will love it!
For a jungle atmosphere, how about wallpaper with mischievous monkeys hidden among the leaves? Or brightly colored toucans?
For the savanna, we can imagine a golden and mysterious sunset, dotted with silhouettes of acacias and wild animals.
We also love panoramic wallpapers that transform the baby's room into a jungle fresco.
2. Wild plushes!
How can you imagine a jungle or savanna decor without the animals that go with it! Transform baby's room into a real safari with a carefully selected collection of wild plushes.
Good news, La Pelucherie has everything you need: Roaring lions, majestic giraffes, mischievous monkeys, panthers, pandas, crocodiles, elephants... Our wild jungle plushes will bring your superb decor to life!
And if you have the space, the ultimate must-have is to add a giant plush to the baby's room. Imagine a 2-meter giraffe quietly munching on the wallpaper leaves. There, you're truly in the heart of a savanna safari!
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3. Real plants!
Add plants, real ones! In addition to perfecting your decor, they improve air quality and filter certain pollutants.
For a jungle decor, a monstera, ferns, climbing plants, or a dwarf palm would be great! For the savanna, think of bonsais and miniature baobabs.
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4. Explorer cabins!
Nothing beats a cabin or teepee to reinforce the jungle or savanna spirit of your decor. This also creates fun and imaginative spaces for future explorers.
Depending on the space you have, add a small wooden cabin, a teepee, a hanging tent, a cabin bed, or a fabric tunnel.
5. Original furniture!
Immerse your baby in the jungle or savanna universe by being imaginative with the furniture in their room. Some creative ideas:
- A hot air balloon gondola flying over the savanna
- Shelves shaped like twisted vines
- Explorer crates as shelves
- A hanging baby hammock
- Travel trunks as storage boxes
6. Creative wall art!
Wall decoration can also perfect your jungle or savanna themed decoration. And there's plenty of room for creativity:
- Animal heads (plush, please!) hung on the walls
- Posters
- Murals
- Inspiring quotes
- Portraits of wild animals
- Stylized world maps
- Posters and photos of jungles or savannas
- Hand drawings
- Animal paw prints
7. Imaginative lighting!
What if the ceiling light in the room looked like a sunset over the savanna? Or perhaps a wall light in the shape of a moon, to guide your little adventurer's dreams through the night. But what is that monkey doing hanging from the lamp?
8. Curtains and rugs on theme!
Take advantage of curtains and rugs to perfect the ambiance of the baby's room.
Imagine lush green banana leaf curtains creating the illusion of a luxuriant jungle. Or Chinese shadows in which you can guess the silhouettes of jungle animals.
And why not an animal-shaped rug to delight your little one?
9. Jungle sheets!
And the bedding! An essential element that can really make a difference in a jungle-themed room. You'll be spoiled for choice and will easily find children's sheets with animal patterns, tropical leaves, colorful insects, parrots, or others.
If you're afraid of overdoing the decoration, think of geometric patterns for a more subtle and refined style.
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10. Jungle and savanna accessories!
In interior decoration, details make all the difference. For a jungle, savanna, or safari baby room, add for example:
- Themed cushions
- A mobile with jungle animals
- A butterfly net hung from the ceiling
- Adventurer books
- A mini zoo of wild plushes
- An elephant-shaped night light
- Wicker or canvas baskets
- Wall stickers
- Coat racks in the shape of tree trunks
- Themed lampshades
Finally, the best advice we can give you: let your imagination run wild!
What about you, what decor have you chosen for your child's bedroom?