The urge to escape is real these days. Books help, Oculus Quests provide temporary relief, and David Attenborourgh documentaries offer pure escapism. But none of these things come close to the joy I get from travelling to new places, especially tropical islands. And I’m not the only one dreaming of island life—Compare Retreats’ clients are desperate to retreat to Bali, The Maldives and The Phillipines. Unfortunately for most of us, cracking open a coconut while watching sunset on a white sandy beach isn’t possible right now, which made me think of the next best thing…tropical interiors. Turning your home into an escape artist’s dream has never been easier thanks to rattan chandeliers with swinging monkeys, pineapple accent bamboo mirrors, and an award-winning banana-leaf chaise that costs the same amount as a lifetime of trips but will provide just as much joy. Here are my top picks…
Le Refuge Flamingo Pink Marc Ange; US$70,095, theinvisiblecollection.com
Trio Monkey Chandelier Mario Lopez Torres; US$6,600, mariolopeztorres.com
Hollywood Regency Style Gampel-Stoll Pineapple Mirror Gampel-Stoll; US$1,595, chairish.com
Brass Pineapple Door knocker (extra large) Pineapple Traders; US$150, pineappletraders.com.au
Bella Peacock Natural Rattan Chair SuakaLiving; US$2,086, etsy.com
Table Lamp Hollywood Palm, Vintage Brass Finish Eicholtz; US$927, ideas4lighting.com
The Iconic Beverly Hills™ Banana Leaf Wallpaper – Classic Green Beverly Hills Wallpaper; US$349.95, designerwallcoverings.com
Bamboo Towel Ring Anthropologie; US$46, anthropologie.com
Murcott Jute Rug SOHO HOME; US$415, sohohome.com
Barneby Gates Marrakech Wallpaper; US$131, barnebygates.com
Bespoke 1 Meter Giant Clam Big Blue Company; US$1,515, bigblueco.com
The Rattan Upholstered Venus Chair Soane; Prices upon request, soane.co.uk
Large “Uchiwa” Wall Light by Ingo Maurer Ingo Maurer; US$12,000, 1stdibs.com
Floor Lamp in Polished Brass Pacific Compagnie; US$2,687, pacific-compagnie.com
Poppy Palm Candle Holder Duo Mrs. Alice; US$433, mrsalice.com
Martius. The Booko of Palms TASCHEN; US$90, taschen.com
Strada Medium Flush Mount Kelly Wearstler; US$1,089, kellywearstler.com
Climbing Leopard by Diane Von Furstenberg The Rug Company; US$10,059, luxdeco.com
Saber Tasselled Velvet Cushion House Of Hackney; US$222, matchesfashion.com
The Raffia Shaggy Stool Fathead Fox; US$274, fatheadandfox.ie
Set of Four Skeleton Coral Prints – Blue/White OKA; US$425, oka.com
