Trend Alert: Transform Your Home into a Tropical Paradise Images of tropical destinations evoke feelings of warmth and relaxation, and houses in the tropics are often open and airy, comfortable and uncluttered. You can make any room look tropical and evoke these feelings with just a few changes to the decor using custom wallpaper, custom fabrics for upholstery or adding some greens!. Color and texture play important roles, as well as the materials you use and the style of the furniture.