Create an Urban Jungle with These 8 Paint Colors and Prints

Tropical paradise meets concrete jungle in the latest home decor trend.

The latest decorating trend takes organic, nature-inspired elements and seamlessly incorporates them into an environment that's a polar opposite—the concrete jungle. This juxtaposition creates an unexpected, calming oasis within the hustle and bustle of the big city. “The urban jungle interior design trend has become increasingly popular in recent years, captivating homeowners with its lush and vibrant aesthetic," says James Mellan-Matulewicz, CEO and creative director at Bobbi Beck.

"With more people residing in urban areas, the need for a connection to nature has grown stronger and the trend's popularity can be attributed to its ability to counterbalance the concrete jungle with a touch of serenity," Mellan-Matulewicz says. Whether you're drawn to serene neutrals or you are feeling bold and want to make a dramatic statement with life-size jungle leaves on the walls, these paint colors and wallpaper prints offer ideas for incorporating a tropical touch into your home.

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Earth-Tone Leaf Print

"A jungle-themed wallpaper is an easy and affordable way to incorporate lush green botanicals or a cadre of jungle creatures, and to transform a space with both life and color," says Bryce Capp, Creative director of Milton & King. The brand's Night Jungle wallpaper encapsulates the trend's sense of fun and intrigue with its luscious leafy print and creates a dramatic backdrop when used as an accent wall in a bedroom located in an urban interior that otherwise lacks natural elements.

Wallpaper Print: Night Jungle by Milton & King

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Creamy Beige Backdrop

Create a serene environment for live greenery using one of Sherwin-Williams' most popular neutral paint colors, Accessible Beige. It's a surprisingly versatile beige that has gray undertones and therefore works well with both a cool and warm color palette. Layer it with light woods, rattan accents, and plenty of indoor potted plants for an elegant take on the urban jungle trend.

Paint Color: Accessible Beige by Sherwin-Williams

Mural-Style Wallpaper

Make a bold statement and bring the urban jungle trend to life with Bobbi Beck's Gorse print wallpaper, which features hand-painted leaves and flowers. "Wallpaper can be a great way to achieve this aesthetic, with a wide range of botanical themed patterns and murals commonly available, helping add a bit of visual appeal to otherwise blank walls,” Mellan-Matulewicz says. This oversized mural-style wallpaper makes you feel like you're actually walking through the jungle for a truly immersive experience.

Wallpaper Print: Gorse by Bobbi Beck

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Subtle Gray-Green Tones

Bring the relaxed feel of nature into the hustle and bustle of the city with Behr's Jungle Camouflage. It's a calming gray-green shade that adds color without going too bold, connecting an interior with the outdoors in a subtle way. Add depth and play up the paint color's moody tone with dark woods, matte metals, black and white patterns, and an abundance of leafy greenery.

Paint Color: Jungle Camouflage by Behr

Leaf Print Wallpaper

"The urban jungle trend is all about bringing the outdoors in in a bold way—so I say, you should really go for it," says Elizabeth Rees, founder of Chasing Paper. If you love the idea of wallpaper but prefer a neutral color palette, a subtle large-scale pattern like Conversations with Rosie is a light and playful take on the trend.

Wallpaper Print: Conversations with Rosie by Chasing Paper

Dark, Moody Hues

Create visual drama and the illusion of a dark jungle scene with a deep, moody wall color, such as Black Magic by Sherwin-Williams. It has a slight warmth that lends itself well to being paired with a collection of plants, mid-tone woods, and organic patterns. Go a step further with decorative millwork that adds an extra layer of depth and dimension to this striking black.

Paint Color: Black Magic by Sherwin-Williams

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Classic Warm White

On the flip side, go bright when it comes to wall color and allow indoor greenery to take center stage with a fresh coat of Benjamin Moore's White Dove. This tried and true shade of white has just enough warmth not to feel too stark and urban, while providing a clean and open backdrop for natural elements to shine.

Paint Color: White Dove by Benjamin Moore

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Maximalist Wallpaper Patterns

The urban jungle trend embraces a maximalist aesthetic, so Chasing Paper's Birds of Paradise print is the perfect choice when it comes to wallpaper. Rees recommends using this medium to lean into a trend, especially in smaller spaces. "We love a daring wallpaper moment in the bathroom because it's a space that can be closed off easily from the rest of your home," she says. "It's the perfect place to make a huge statement."

Wallpaper Print: Birds of Paradise by Chasing Paper

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