AFRICAN INSPIRED DESIGN

African is rich in diverse cultural heritage. Over the course of time African design element have been thrown aside and more of modern and contemporary design term are used in most interior and outdoor spaces. Regardless of these new and fabulous design element ,African element can be used to showcase our diverse heritage and culture ideas. The opportunities are endless from the paintings, to sculptures and other artifacts, our home can become a mini-museum exposing us to African heritage .These African design element can give our home and offices an exotic look and closer to nature.

AFRICAN INSPIRED GUEST TABLE

DINNING ROOM

THROW PILLOW WITH AFRICAN PATTERNS

ARRANGED MATTED WEAVE AND CALABASH

AFRICAN INSPIRED BEDROOM

AFRICAN POUF

The African pouf come in different sizes and clothing material ,the commonly found pouf in Northern Nigeria is the leather pouf with decorative embroidery. African calabash are known as opo- squash bottle gourd or long melon, its used as bottle, utensil or pipe and can also be used as decorative items with carving of patterns and applying color paints can be used to enhance its aesthetics.

AFRICAN INSPIRED DINNING ROOM

The African hide and skin are another great ideas for home and office owner ,it brings in the wild life into a space .African pottery can be used also ,they come in different size and shapes with a wide range of function ,it can be used for your indoor or outdoor plants, to storage ornamental beads, water reservoir, e.t.c

AFRICAN PRINT

AFRICAN INSPIRED BEDROOM

The use of exotic masks and sculpture ,trendy textiles material ,stone craving, figurines ,and beads with its different color and textures promote our diverse ethnicity .

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