| When you are choosing a decorating theme for your | | | | sticks and other types of wood or trees go perfectly |
| living room, bedroom, bathroom or kitchen, you should | | | | alongside African artifacts of all kinds. These items are |
| consider using an African theme. This theme is very | | | | essential when you are decorating an outdoor space |
| popular, with its wide range of soothing color options | | | | in an African theme, but they can be brought indoors |
| and earthy fabric and art choices. Using African | | | | as well. Consider placing twig balls or other small items |
| artifacts, subtle animal prints and rich nature-based | | | | in pottery in a bathroom or living room or placing a |
| tones, you can transform any room into a far-away | | | | walking stick in a hallway with an antique bench. |
| paradise. | | | | Now that you have chosen some African artifacts for |
| African artifacts are available in a wide variety of | | | | your home, how will you compliment them? Color |
| styles. Some of the popular choices today include | | | | selection is very important if you want to convey a |
| statues and masks. Using these tribal treasures, you | | | | decorating theme. Consider painting the walls in dark or |
| can bring a wonderful, warm ambiance to any room. | | | | light brown, beige, pale yellow or even light orange to |
| Your options are endless, from large masks, to mini | | | | evoke a safari sunset. These colors will compliment |
| statues, and everything in between. Best of all, these | | | | the artifacts you have purchased. |
| items can be found affordably and easily. You can | | | | When complimenting your African artifacts, fabric and |
| purchase them used or new, spend a lot of money or | | | | art choices are important. Select natural fabrics such |
| a little. It's completely up to you. | | | | as leather, suede and cotton in shades ranging from |
| Some other types of African artifacts include pottery, | | | | black to orange. Or spring for a leopard print rug or |
| tools, and nature items. African pottery and tools make | | | | couch to really make a statement. Use plenty of |
| a great addition to any kitchen. You might choose to fill | | | | natural materials throughout the room in order to bring |
| pottery with rocks or fruit to complete the look and | | | | the desert or jungle indoors. And make sure you |
| use them as a centerpiece or on the countertop. | | | | carefully choose art pieces that convey the African |
| Nature items including twig balls, decorated walking | | | | landscape and life. |