ACCENTS | TROPIC AL RETREAT
THE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
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Tropicana Who doesn’t want to feel completely relaxed in their home after a long day? Bringing the ocean, flora and fauna of the tropical island inside your home is a great way to do that. Living on an island like Guam lends itself to tropical and island décor, just by adding small pieces that mimic the outdoors. Colors,
Plants can add a relaxing vibe to rooms.
landscapes, trees, plants, flowers and even wildlife specific to Guam can be used to feature the island which can whisk you away to a secluded beach and relaxing all day in the shade. “Tropical colors always bring a lot of life on any bad day,” said Sid Nama, executive director of Vertex Guam, a general contractor. “I would
recommend using lush greens, ocean blues, vibrant coral shades, citrus and sandy shades, with artwork including marine creatures, birds and of course palm trees.” An easy way to add tropical flair to your decor is by incorporating some plants in the aesthetic. Local plant nurseries and landscape companies will have a
variety of offerings to add to your tropical living room, bedroom, dining room or family room. Local furniture stores also carry artificial pieces that are less maintenance and can be a focal point in a room that carries with it the relaxing climate and mood of the island. continued on page 8
