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A perennial favourite when it comes to wall décor motifs, monkey-themed wallpaper provides a fascinating and colourful canvas for a variety of exotic jungle and tropical interior design ideas. More

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Monkey Wallpaper: The Guide

With their human-like facial features, their stunning intelligence, complex social lives and wide variety of species, monkeys have for millennia been the most iconic representation of the exotic world. From Roman times when emperors used to import them from North Africa for their amusement, to the intricate and detailed descriptions of Victorian explorers reporting from the depths of the Amazon, simians have long featured in countless shapes and sizes in art and literature. Wall décor depicting these incredible animals in the wild, dangling from lianas, effortlessly peeling a banana or disappearing in the midst of a lush forest brings that touch of exoticism that is often missing in our lives.

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Which are the most popular types of monkey wall décor?

Whether happily hanging off lianas, hiding in the green canopy of a lush tropical rainforest or peeling a bright yellow banana while resting on a tree, monkeys are a unique subject on many popular wallpaper patterns.

Monkeys with fruits

It’s hard not to think of monkeys and apes when looking at a banana. Simians are incredibly fond of the sweet flesh of bananas and other fruits which compose a large part of their diet. The image of a monkey nimbly handling some fruit with their dextrous hands is a cute and calming image that is featured on a vast number of wall décor motifs.

Monkeys in the rainforest

A classic theme used in countless wallpapers, the amazing variety of rainforest biodiversity makes it a great backdrop for a range of cheerful monkeys quietly going about their day hidden behind the lush foliage. Accents of bright green, touches of blue from nearby streams and dots of colour provided by the furs of the monkeys are a terrific addition to wet rooms.

Monkeys dangling from lianas

When we think of monkeys, we often associate these cute and fascinating creatures with swinging effortlessly from liana to liana in the depth of a mysterious and lush jungle. The stark contrast between the colour of the simians and the green background of the rainforest provides the perfect canvas for a tropical-themed wallpaper.

Which species are most commonly depicted on monkey wallpaper?

Simians come in a vast variety of species, from tiny monkeys that fit into the palm of a hand to majestic gorillas. When it comes to wall décor, the most commonly represented species are cute lemurs and capuchins as well as expressive macaques and chimpanzees.

Lemurs

The cute look of this unique primate native to the island of Madagascar, with long tails and black rings circling their curious orange eyes, and wet noses standing in stark contrast with their white faces fascinated early explorers. Living an arboreal lifestyle, lemurs spend most of their lives high in the trees and are therefore commonly depicted amongst canopies and foliage in many wallpaper motifs.

Chimpanzees

Perhaps the most celebrated of the simian species due to their closeness with humans (with whom they share around 98% of their DNA), the facial features of chimpanzees closely mimic ours. Their striking expressions lend themselves to being represented in artistic interpretations and are therefore the subject of countless decorative wallpaper motifs.

Macaques

Living in large groups with a dominant female overseeing the entire group, macaques are one of the few monkeys without a tail as it disappeared over time during evolution, since it was no longer required. Known to spend much of their time grooming each other and famous for chattering teeth as a sign of friendliness, macaques feature on a vast range of monkey-themed wall décor.

Capuchin Monkeys

Widely considered to be among the most intelligent monkey species living in the Americas, Capuchins owe their name to their “caps” of hair, which resemble the head parts of the cowls of Capuchin monks. Their intelligence gives them the ability to fashion and use tools, and their unique facial expressions makes them the perfect candidate for being represented on exotic wallpapers.

Which are the most common colours for monkey wallpapers?

By their very nature, monkey-themed wallpaper can be deployed in a variety of rooms. Depending on the scope, the most common colours for representative spaces tend to be either monochrome black and white models or those featuring pastel hues, while for children’s rooms, a green background is always a favourite.

Black and white

Monkey-themed wall décor in black and white or in other monochrome hues is a favourite for interior design concepts that aim to keep the walls in the background while bringing large paintings with ornate frames or other decoration objects and pieces of designer furniture. The minimalism of the colour enhances the dynamism of the monkeys in an alluring composition.

Green

As monkeys live in tropical habitats with lush vegetation, it is not too surprising that green often features in monkey-themed wall décor as a background colour. A fresh, invigorating and at the same time relaxing hue, green is known to stand for both growth and renewal. A lighter shade of green can boost creativity and concentration in a study or work room.

Pastel hues

Soft pastel hues take monkey-themed wallpaper to a whole new level, emphasising the exotic vibe of the simians dangling from the trees while avoiding colour clashes with furniture and accessories and providing the perfect addition for statement rooms, workspaces or living rooms featuring sizeable works of art.

For which rooms is wall décor with monkeys most suitable?

With their subtle and understated exoticism, monkey-themed wallpapers have traditionally found their way either into studies or bathrooms needing an injection of tropical flair. However, models with more pronounced and bright colour schemes are an excellent choice for children’s rooms.

Study

If the goal is to create a Victorian-style study room, with bookshelves full of old and imposing tomes, mysterious bottles, strange artifacts and brass instruments that recapture the mystique of the Age of Discovery, look no further than wall décor featuring monkeys to add a touch of exotic flair. Simians in soft pastel shades dangling from rain forest canopies blend perfectly with dark panelled wood.

Bathroom

The bathroom is a space like no other in our home, a getaway refuge where we relax and collect our thoughts. It is therefore the perfect area for wallpaper motifs that highlight its uniqueness, featuring a tropical theme reminiscent of a safari in the remote wilderness of Africa or the rainforest of the Amazon. A monkey-themed wallpaper provides that extra bit of exoticism in our lives.

Children’s room

Due to their genetic closeness to humans and facial features whose expressions we can easily recognise, monkeys are a source of fascination for children. Swinging from liana to liana in a playful manner, chasing each other in a playful way, a bunch of cheeky monkeys are a fantastic addition to a room devoted to playing and adventure.