How to decline the jungalow style and let nature enter the house

27 January 2021

First theorized by Justina Blakeney, the “jungalow” style comes from the fusion of the words jungle and bungalow and indicates an interior style devoted to nature, intended both as vegetation and as a choice of materials and colors inspired by it. This is a trend that has been talked about for some years, but has recently returned to the fore following the growing approach of people to all that is “green”. Forced confinement, in fact, not only made us rediscover the value of outdoor spaces, but also made us understand that it is possible to bring greenery indoors. How? Large plants, almost trees, which immediately make us feel elsewhere, but also materials with an exotic style, such as wicker, which convey a feeling of holiday relaxation and informal elegance and, again, exaggerated decorative motifs and details in bold colors. Without fear of daring but with the certainty of choosing impeccably designed furniture and accessories, here are some examples.

Oversized pots and plants: Planter by &Tradition

One of the fundamental elements to bring the jungle style into the home – but also to the office – is, of course, the vegetation. The large Planter vases by & Tradition (on the cover) are perfect for hosting large monstere, thick ficus, luxuriant kentie: all very decorative plants, with a vaguely exotic style and not too difficult to care for.

Straw and wicker for the seats: Hideout by Wiener GTV Design, Manila by Baxter and Vimini by Kettal

The large Vienna straw panels of the Hideout seat, designed by the Front studio, are a tribute to the production tradition of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna but also a stylistic innovation that interprets the concept of the seat with a peacock back in a contemporary key. The hut effect makes us feel protected and comfortable thanks to the padded seat and backrest. On the other hand, the Manila seat, designed by Paola Navone for Baxter, is an example of outdoor style perfect for indoor: the weave is in leather and the structure in acid-etched copper, a game of materials combined together to evoke the wicker seats. And speaking of wicker, Patricia Urquiola’s Vimini collection for Kettal is a tribute to this material, of which the architect says: “When you approach, you feel as if you are in front of an object of memory: it makes you feel at home”.

Lamps like lanterns: Mamamia by Antonangeli

A vortex of light that creates geometric reflections all around, the Mamamia lamp, designed by Gianfranco Marabese for Antonangeli, is like a magic lantern, ideal for illuminating our corner of the domestic jungle. It is reminiscent of the nest carefully built on a tree in the forest and evokes a sense of protection and security.

Details to enrich the space: the Pearl mirrors by Porada

Expanding the perception of space, reflecting the image of plants invading the house and creating precious reflections of light: there are many things a mirror can do, and the Pearl collection by Porada is also a sculptural and decorative element thanks to its frame compost of 60 solid American walnut spheres.

A bold touch of color: the Cassina screen and the Uptown sofa by Paola Lenti

To personalize and give energy to the whole, we focus on some measured details in bright colors. Like the futuristic screen by Giacomo Balla produced by Cassina, a forest of lines and geometries in a perfect chromatic combination. Or the fluorescent sofa from Paola Lenti’s Uptown collection: modular and with sinuous shapes.

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