Decorate you Home with Balinese Villa Design
Bali is a popular destination for West Australians. Balinese natives were influenced by Indian and Chinese cultures, which is why Asian decor is common in Balinese design. Asian decor is readily available in most areas, so working this into your decorating project, will make for an easier shopping experience.
It’s a tropical paradise that is affordable and not too far away, and it would be hard to come by one adult that hasn’t visited it yet. Perth’s fascination with Bali doesn’t have to stop when exiting the international airport after a finished holiday. There are many ways to bring Bali home – into your own home.
Normally when you think of Balinese decor, you imagine a room filled with Indo-teak accessories and lots of bamboo, but Bali has evolved with their design. The Balinese style is becoming more modern, with clean lines, light and airy spaces, minimalist rooms that are still comfortable at the same time. To achieve a simple space with touches of Balinese-style accessories and furnishings, take a look at some inspirational style ideas below.
Bringing the essence of Bali into your home requires a blend of influences from nature and culture, and there are a few key elements to start with. First and foremost, there's greenery. Allowing the outdoors to harmonize with the indoors is the first essential step for channeling the serenity of a paradise like Bali.
If your climate allows, both exterior and interior spaces will need tropical foliage like ferns, palms, bamboo, and large banana or monstera leaves. If you’re feeling extra ambitious, you may look into installing a living wall. On the other hand, if you’re already foreseeing a slim chance of survival for your future flora, opt for silk plants, art prints, or even wallpaper to recreate the burst of leafy greens without the risk of them fading quickly to brown.
The Indonesians are also known for incorporating natural materials into their furniture. Opt for a solid teak coffee table or a one-of-a-kind driftwood side table. These versatile pieces have the ability to feel classic or modern, depending on how you choose to style them.
The second key factor in recreating Balinese style is replicating the island's high regard for quality craftsmanship. Often, skillful art trades are passed down through generations, influenced strongly by their spirituality, be it Buddhism, Hinduism, animism, or other ancient indigenous beliefs. Look for meticulously crafted artisan wares, from carved wood furniture—like intricate doors, daybeds, buffets, and folding room dividers—to decorative pieces that add dimension and texture to a wall.
The final step to completing the Bali look is color—both literally, with pops of bright hues, and figuratively, with the addition of your personality. Among the neutrals of the greenery and wood, bold accent pieces, patterns, and prints feel grounded. Add small decorative details using the Balinese motifs of elephants, lanterns, Buddhas, and the striking beaded and tasseled umbrellas called tedungs, which have deep roots in Bali's religious festivals and ceremonies and have now become character pieces in many hotel lobbies, gardens, and homes.
To help you get started, here are a few of our picks to decorate a home inspired by the Island of the Gods.
Home Elevation
Use exterior colours that contrast against each other. Try and compliment your roof with your window frames.
The Bali look is a mixture of rich textures from nature: mahogany, teak, leather, cane, bamboo and grasses are at the forefront of this decorating style. Don’t forget the palms, they are everywhere in Bali, so you might as well embrace them and work them into your decor.
Dining in Bali
In Bali, dining room furniture and patio furniture are synonymous. Bring the outdoors in with a teak or mahogany table and chair set. Accent with bamboo place mats and a centerpiece of fresh tropical flowers. The use of Orchids or Bird-of-Paradise, which are indigenous to Indonesia, provides that island vacation feel year round.
Bedrooms
Think about the colour scheme of the bedroom. Using a shade of brown can create a rustic welcoming feel straight away.Experiment with Balinese or oriental printed satin sheets that are bold and bright with contrasting pillows of different sizes.
Wooden accessories and furniture give a natural tropical style feel instantly. A wooden clock, wooden chair, wooden lamp, wooden hangers, wooden vase with an Orchid, wooden clothes rack with carving and wooden framed mirrors will all be affordable and will last a long time.
A grass mat (made from rattan) looks great placed on the bathroom floor when hopping out of the shower, and you can complete the Balinese experience by wearing a batik room slipper.
The netting hung from the canopy serves a purpose in Bali, but at home it’s just decor and adds a touch of romance to your bedroom. Tie the netting back at each corner to keep from tripping over it in the dark.
The Canopy
Bali resorts use crisp white linens as bedding. Netting is hung from canopies or descends from the ceiling. It is there to keep the insects away from sleeping tourists who have chosen to leave the windows open and let the Balinese breeze soothe them to sleep.
The Backyard & Garden
Incorporate a little Balinese-inspired hut or gazebo into your backyard. Not only does it provide shelter for either your outdoor table or spa, but also makes for a great focal point when designing your outdoor area.Look at buying rattan, cane and wicker furniture for the alfresco setting, as these materials are sturdy and incredibly weather proof, as well as looking similar to Bamboo.
For the garden, keep in mind if plants are tropical or semi-tropical, as an abundance of green foliage is an essential factor in a Balinese garden. Using natural materials is important too, look for integrating timber, stone, bamboo and thatch into your garden, and don’t do a flower bed, but rather use flowers as accent features. Water features are also an important part of Balinese gardens, as well as statues. A Buddhist statue can add a nice final touch and give a sense of peace in your garden. As for lighting, use Bamboo Torch lights to place around the garden edge for a dramatic effect.
Living Room
Dark furniture in the living room looks great contrasted against a lighter palette scheme. Look at buying antique, dark and carved style furniture if you can, as you can always make them appear fashionable with colourful furnishings. Hibiscus prints for the curtains and cushions will bring in some lovely patterns and colour to contast against wooden furniture.Wooden floors tend to give a more ‘homelier’ feel than tiles, and are easier to maintain then carpet.
Kitchen
A light palette kitchen with dark contrasting furniture and paintings will give a Balinese vibe.The little details count. Shop for bamboo place mats and oriental style plates, and think about adding some greenery in the kitchen, whether it be a mini herb garden or an orchid.
The Bali Bath
Bathrooms are most luxurious in Bali resorts. The next time you have overnight guests, impress them by recreating this feeling in your home. Fill the tub halfway with water and toss in handfuls of flower petals. Roll white bath towels and leave them out on the countertop or in a basket. Add a few Orchids to complete the feel of a luxury resort bath.Teak is the most common wood used in bathrooms due to it’s high oil content and ability to repel water. Fortunately, teak is also incredibly beautiful. Add a teak stool to your shower or a teak bath mat to step on when you exit your tub. Both items can be found at
