Embracing the Elephant in the Room

The idiom elephant in the room is usually uttered in negative situations, used when people are ignoring an awkward or comfortable situation that is obvious to everyone around them. Today we’re going to show people the elephant shouldn’t be ignored but embraced! Elephants are a cute way of putting an exotic spin on a room without being too gaudy or garish. These items can add the fun safari themed twist that your room has been lacking.

IMAX Handsel African Elephant Wall Hanger
IMAX Handsel African Elephant Wall Hanger

This Handsel African Wall Hanger by IMAX is a Moroccan Style elephant bust made of a combination of fabric and paper mache is a bold statement piece. The braided fabric in bright jeweled tones is carefully crafted into the shape of an elephant and would make a great addition on the wall of a living room that is lacking some oomph. If you have a living room with a more muted color scheme like grays, blacks or beiges, this wall hanger would really pop.

IMAX Handsel Rag Elephant
IMAX Handsel Rag Elephant

If you like the Moroccan feel of the Handsel wall hanger but are looking for more of a centerpiece than wall art, this Handsel Rag Elephant by IMAX is a great choice. Made of paper mache and multicolored fabric rags, it would make a great centerpiece on a dining room table, or a nice decoration on a coffee table or mantle piece. The bright blend of colors lends to the items Moroccan feel and can give an alluring feel to a room that is lacking one.

IMAX Imar Recycled Magazine Elephant
IMAX Imar Recycled Magazine Elephant

The Imar Recycled Magazine Elephant by IMAX is not only a great accent piece but it’s green and good for the environment too! Made of recycled magazines, recycled tire and an iron frame, it’s both stylish and environmentally friendly. The elephant design is eye catching without being overbearing, perfect for giving your room just the right amount of

Butler 1166290 Accent Table - Artifacts
Butler 1166290 Accent Table – Artifacts
Butler 1179290 Accent Table - Artifacts
Butler 1179290 Accent Table – Artifacts

These elephant shaped accent tables by Butler are fun, stylish and are a cute way of incorporating elephants into your room without looking to childish or wild. The 1166290 Artifacts Accent Table has a circular shaped top and thicker legs giving it a bold look, where as the 1179290 Artifacts Accent Table has a wide rectangular top making it a bit more versatile. Each table is crafted from mango hardwood solids and is hand painted with tribal and floral designs. The table symbolizes wisdom, good luck and good fortune to those who display it in their house and it might just be the lucky token your living room or foyer has been missing.

IMAX Edgar Mexican Pottery Elephant
IMAX Edgar Mexican Pottery Elephant

This Edgar Mexican Pottery Elephant by IMAX is a great choice for those of us who want to bring a more muted version of a safari them into the home. Made from traditional Mexican clay, with a fiery red and beige finish, it gives an exotic feel to a room without being too bold or distracting. Because these are handmade, each elephant is one of a kind and make a unique statement piece.

People associate the elephant in the room with a looming issue that is being ignore. With these creative statement peices, your guests are no longer going to ignore the elephant but instead embrace it!