Ethnic Style

Ethnic style is inspired by crafts from around the world: Africa, Asia, South America. Hand-woven textiles, sculpted wood, terracotta, and tribal patterns create a travel-inspired atmosphere.

To achieve an ethnic style: bring back artisanal pieces from your travels, or look for them in specialized shops. Woven baskets, kilims, and pottery will do the trick.

Mistake: a stereotypical ethnic style. Avoid a full 'safari' look and integrate artisanal pieces into a sober decor.

Ethnic style is characterized by the use of natural materials such as wood, terracotta, vegetable fibers, and hand-woven textiles. These raw materials bring an authentic and artisanal touch to the decoration.

To avoid a mismatched effect, it is best to combine ethnic style with complementary styles such as bohemian, Scandinavian, or industrial. Choose a few strong ethnic pieces and balance them with more minimalist elements.

The typical colors of ethnic style are warm tones, such as ochres, terracottas, deep greens, and indigo blues. These rich and deep hues create a cozy and travel-inspired atmosphere.

To adopt ethnic style in a contemporary decor, choose accessories with clean lines and graphic patterns. Focus on unique pieces such as wooden sculptures, pottery, or wall hangings to add an exotic touch.

The main ethnic styles are African, Asian, Native American, and Mediterranean. Each has its specific characteristics in terms of patterns, materials, and colors, offering a wide variety of possibilities to personalize your decoration.