Regional & Cultural Styles

Brazilian Style

Brazilian style reflects the country's extraordinary cultural diversity and natural abundance, blending mid-century modernist architecture pioneered by Oscar Niemeyer and Lina Bo Bardi with the tropical exuberance of its landscape and the vibrant energy of its people. This design aesthetic celebrates bold, curvaceous forms, rich tropical hardwoods, vivid colors, and a joyful approach to living that embraces both sophistication and sensuality. The relationship between architecture and nature is paramount, with large openings, garden integration, and natural ventilation as fundamental design principles. Bringing Brazilian style into your home means embracing boldness and organic form. Start with furniture featuring the sweeping curves and natural materials that define Brazilian modernism, such as leather and wood lounge chairs and sculptural seating. Tropical hardwood floors and panels provide warmth and richness, while pops of vivid color through art, textiles, and ceramics inject energy. Living walls, tropical plants, and garden views maintain the essential connection to nature. The style encourages mixing high design with artisanal craft, contemporary art with indigenous textiles, creating spaces that feel alive with creative energy.

Key Characteristics

  • Bold curvaceous furniture forms inspired by modernism
  • Rich tropical hardwoods as primary material
  • Vivid, saturated color accents
  • Strong indoor-outdoor connection with garden integration
  • Mix of high design and artisanal folk craft
  • Organic shapes reflecting natural landscape forms

Types & Variations

Modernist Brazilian with Niemeyer-inspired architecture
Tropical Brazilian emphasizing lush plant integration
Bahian Brazilian with African-influenced folk art
Urban Brazilian with contemporary art focus
Coastal Brazilian blending beach culture with design

Common Materials

Tropical hardwoods like jacaranda and perobaNatural leather in warm tonesWoven natural fibers and sisalVibrant ceramic tiles and potteryNatural stone including soapstoneHand-woven textiles and hammocks

Placement & Usage Tips

Feature one or two statement furniture pieces with sculptural Brazilian forms as room anchors. Use tropical plants generously to bring the lush Brazilian landscape indoors. Add color through artwork and ceramics rather than painted walls to maintain flexibility.

💡 Pro Tip

Brazilian design at its best is a conversation between modernist sophistication and raw natural beauty. The most compelling Brazilian interiors place a sleek, architect-designed chair on a rough stone floor, or hang contemporary art above a hand-woven indigenous basket. Seek out these high-low contrasts to capture the authentic spirit of the style.