Here’s a novel idea! For those who can’t make it to the wilds of Africa and experience a safari first hand, how about bringing safari right to your home?
The popularity of African safari decor has literally exploded in recent years and has become a very popular form of decoration for children’s rooms. Parents are flocking online for ideas to decorate their children’s rooms, but the truth is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it.
African safari decorating ideas
Yes, you can head to the nearest exotic store and buy African safari decor, but if you’re on a budget, this cost could become quite prohibitive.
Let’s see some ideas to turn your son or daughter’s room into a safari environment. Remember, this may be an ongoing project, so you don’t need to rush it.
– For the effect of the vines, material like braided twine is relatively inexpensive and by heading to your nearest dollar store you can buy green paper or garlands and create a leafy look. Just hang your vines from the ceiling.
– Also to create a growing vines effect, wrap some twine along the curtain rods and around the outside of the door frame.
– For an animalistic effect, head to the nearest charity shop and choose toys that match an African setting. Lions, monkeys, giraffes, as long as they are native to Africa. There is no limit to the number of toys you can find. Garage sales are another great place to pick up old toys on the cheap.
– For added effect, painting a mural on one or two of the walls with a jungle theme will add a real touch of exoticism to a room.
– Bamboo and palm plants are great for creating a more realistic jungle effect.
– Transform a net layer into a mound and place it in a corner of the room.
– African decorations such as drums, spears and shields can be a little hard to find for the right price, but they can only give the room a more African-style flavor. This is true African safari decor and well worth seeking out.
– Cut out pictures of animals from books and stick them around the room. Use animal covered wrapping paper for further decoration and wear a safari hat and a pair of binoculars for added effect.
