Palm trees in Hawaii. Olive trees in Greece. Cherry blossoms in Japan. It’s easy to fall in love with the plants and foliage we see during global travels, especially when they’re in full bloom. Though some of the lush greenery might not flourish in our New Jersey backyards, we can certainly bring a feel-good leaf motif into our homes.
Below is a curated collection of some of our favorite leaf-inspired home décor and accessories.
If you don’t have a pond in your yard, you can still have aquatic flower-inspired pieces in your home. The Tiffany-style Lotus leaf table lamp by Meyda Lighting is a beauty whether it’s turned on or off.
- Available at Capitol Lighting, East Hanover, 973.887.8600
Pretend you’re lounging in a hammock beneath a palm tree when you lay your head on the Sunbrella palm leaf throw pillow. It’s made of weather- and mildew-proof acrylic and polyester, making it perfect for your indoor or outdoor sofa.
- Available at Pottery Barn, multiple locations
You usually look upward to see beautiful leaves, that is until you lay the monstera leaf rug by Lorena Canal on your floor. Its plush, hand-loomed design is ideal for any room, including your bedroom or a kid’s nursery, that needs a tropical touch.
- Available at Nordstrom, multiple locations
Fruits and veggies have leaves, but any food—cheese, crackers, charcuterie—would look appetizing when presented on the Terrain carved teak leaf serving board.
- Available at Anthropologie, multiple locations
Bring new life to any room in the house with tropical jungle green leaf wallpaper. It’s easy to clean (just use a damp sponge), and the self-adhesive back makes it entirely and easily removable when the mood strikes.
- Available at Pottery Barn, multiple locations
If wallpaper isn’t your cup of tea, you can still dress your walls with art. Pieces such as the Mediterranean leaf wall art by Susan Hable for Soicher Marin add style and class to any space.
- Available at Anthropologie, multiple locations
While you may not use banana leaves to hold food in your home, green leaf cotton placemats offer a fun and colorful touch to your table setting.
- Available at Anthropologie, multiple locations
The botanical gold-tone leaf bowl by Michael Aram is a glamorous piece to stash papers, display ornamental décor or simply hold fresh fruit until ready to eat.
- Available at Nordstrom Rack, multiple locations
Your guests will see leaves in a different light when your space is illuminated by Varaluz’s banana leaf wall sconce. It comes in either a green leaf finish to emulate the real thing or gold dust for an elegant touch.
- Available at Capitol Lighting, East Hanover, 973.887.8600