Sometime back researchers figured why does the flamingo rests on one leg. It was an interesting question, and the reason came out to be quite fascinating indeed. However, we are not here to talk about how a particular bacteria in water gives them their pink colour or where can we find them in India. We are here to talk about the trend that has been around in the interiors of homes around the world for a year or two. Flamingos have been seen around from wallpapers to cushions, neon lighting to a humble coffee mug. They are flying everywhere, as if the millennial pink was not enough. In India as well, there are brands that have made products around them. In this post, we share some examples of how you can also add this exotic bird to your home decor. Getting you another interior design trend; the flamingo fever.

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Lets start with the wallpaper. Add a flamingo inspired wallpaper and pump it up with some mute colour accessories. Also having a nice green leafy plant will look great on a pink background. In the recent year there have been enough wallpapers with flamingos on them. Try one of those.

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The next lighting trend on the charts in the neon light. It’s young, vibrant and has a disco feel to it. Lately a lot of artists are working with it and it’s surely here to stay. A flamingo looks great in a neon pink. Add up some tropical green around it and it will strike out even more.

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Then comes the furniture. It’s good to add some quirky pieces to your interiors. We just need to get out of the mentality that every piece should match, as if it all was made from the same tree trunk.

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Now kitchen is an integral part of every home and there is nothing called having enough mugs. Many Indian labels have come with plates with flamingo on them. Consistent with this world wide trend.

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It’s always nice to have a few accent pieces out in the open too. What better than having a bunch of water proof flamingos (FYI a group of these is called Flamboyance) sitting elegantly in your outdoor area.

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In the end we have an option which is economical and a DIY. Get one from a magazine or just go online, look for a good resolution illustration of a flamingo, add a one liner to it, if you want. Voila! You got yourself a poster. Get the print out done and have your own flamingo in your apartment.

There are a lot more things that are there in the market aligned to this trend. From taxidermy made up of cloth to night lamps, this monogamous, flame colour national bird of Bahamas is everywhere. And if you still thinking about why do they take rest on one leg, then the answer is quite simple. It saves them energy and conserves body heat. Need more on this story, then Like us on our Facebook page or follow us on Instagram. Now go and get your bird to add that flamboyance to your home y’all.

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