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OPEN FLOOR PL ANS With expansive and breathtaking views, Brazilian homes typically have open spaces, high ceilings, and large windows with lots of light and ventilation. If you can, opt for an open floor plan to achieve the South American country's contemporary architecture and facilitate its affinity for entertaining. PL ANTS Home to 60% of the Amazon Rainforest, it makes sense that plants are a focal point of Brazilian homes. Invite the outdoors inside and accomplish a lush, jungle vibe by potting oversized ferns on porches, adorning windowsills in succulents, positioning ornamental trees in living rooms, and hanging trailing greens from ceilings. ORGANIC MATERIALS Brazil is renowned for its natural resources and wonders. Utilize organic materials and shapes, like stone walkways, rattan chairs, wooden frames, woven baskets, jute rugs, and marble countertops, throughout your home to promote sustainability and show appreciation for the country's bounty. TROPICAL PAT TERNS Tropical and exuberant patterns are an iconic identifier of Brazil. Consider displaying wallpapers, upholsteries, and textiles with patchwork, ikat patterns, Bahia stripes, floral and fruit designs, and animal prints with the country's native flora and fauna for a spectacular sensory feast. Brazil HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS Bold and bright meets a respect for nature in Brazilian design styles, which represent the country's dynamic history, lifestyle, and geography. This is a mash of traditional and rustic elements in vivid colors paired with elements from indigenous Brazilian provisions. 20 COMING HOME MAGAZINE