Balinese Style
Key Characteristics
- ✓Open-air pavilion layouts with garden integration
- ✓Intricately carved teak and stone architectural details
- ✓Water features including reflecting pools and fountains
- ✓Lush tropical plantings as interior elements
- ✓Natural stone and volcanic rock surfaces
- ✓Thatched alang-alang roof structures
Types & Variations
Common Materials
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Focus Balinese elements in bathrooms and outdoor living areas where water and plant integration feel most natural. Use carved wooden panels as headboards or room dividers, and place stone water features where their sound can be enjoyed throughout the space.
💡 Pro Tip
Authentic Balinese interiors engage all five senses. Beyond visual beauty, incorporate the sound of flowing water, the scent of frangipani or sandalwood incense, the texture of hand-carved wood under your fingertips, and the cool touch of stone underfoot to create a truly immersive experience.
Related Terms
Tropical Resort Style
A luxurious, relaxation-focused design style inspired by high-end tropical resorts, featuring open-plan layouts, natural materials, lush greenery, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Thai Style
A richly layered design style from Thailand that blends Buddhist temple aesthetics with tropical living, featuring carved teak, silk textiles, gold leaf accents, and lush indoor plants.
Polynesian Style
A warm, nature-connected design style rooted in the island cultures of the Pacific, featuring tapa cloth, carved tiki elements, tropical woods, and ocean-inspired motifs.