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Tropical Interior Design Trends

December 28, 2025Sarah Jenkins
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"Natural materials, open spaces, and sustainable luxury: what's trending in modern villas."

Interior design in the Caribbean is evolving towards a 'Barefoot Luxury' concept, where elegance meets comfort and nature. It is no longer about ornate opulence, but about spaces that breathe, connect with the environment, and invite absolute relaxation.

Open spaces that fuse interior and exterior.
Open spaces that fuse interior and exterior.

Indigenous Materials and Textures

The use of coral stone, local precious wood, woven fibers (rattan, wicker), and linen is booming. These materials are not only aesthetically beautiful and provide warmth, but they also better withstand the coastal saline and humid climate, reducing long-term maintenance costs.

Interior-Exterior Integration

The boundaries between inside and outside are completely blurred. Large floor-to-ceiling sliding windows, outdoor showers, summer kitchens, and terraces that function as living rooms are standard elements in modern luxury properties in Punta Cana.

Nature as the protagonist of design.
Nature as the protagonist of design.

Sustainability and Invisible Technology

Home automation now focuses on energy efficiency and subtle comfort: smart air conditioning control, automated solar lighting, and water harvesting systems. Today's luxury buyer values sustainability as much as aesthetics.

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