The African contemporary style at a glance
Contemporary African style showcases crafts from across the continent in modern interiors. Mud cloth, dyed with fermented mud, brings its graphic patterns, carved wooden stools and sculptures add relief, and woven baskets decorate the walls. The palette is earthy, ochre, brown, black and off-white, and the decor stays sculptural and elegant.
To adopt it, choose a few authentic handmade pieces and showcase them against a sober background. A carved stool, a mud-cloth throw on the sofa and a wall of baskets are often enough. Natural materials, linen, wood and earth, complete the scene. With Redeko, take a photo of your room and choose African contemporary: the AI keeps your walls and windows and creates this decor in seconds.
This style suits living rooms, entryways and bedrooms. It sits close to wabi-sabi and eclectic styles; whenever possible, choose pieces made by the artisans themselves. A low wooden bench can double as a coffee table.
Key elements
- Mud cloth
- Carved wooden stools
- Woven baskets
- Ochre and black
- Sculptural decor
- Handcrafted pieces
