The Elephant in the Room

Elephants Make Delightful Room Décor

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The phrase Elephant in the room is an idiomatic expression used when trying to ignore an obvious problem no one wants to discuss. Since it would be impossible to overlook an elephant in a room, why not make it a focal point in room decor to remind us that all problems are small compared to the looming big size of an elephant.

Lets look at a few decorative elephants and how well they would fit in various rooms. Then see how delightful it is to have an 'Elephant-in-the-Room'.

An Elephant Never Forgets~

And you'll 'never forget' an

Elephant-in-the-Room

Decorate an Entry Way - With this Elephant Print

Acacia Elephant Sunset Poster by WalterArtStore
 

Place the picture so that it always faces the front door. This will bring good luck and good fortune into the house.  

Wild Elephant Homes

• African savannah elephants are found in savannah zones south of the Sahara Desert.
• African forest elephants live in the dense rain forests of west and central Africa.
• The Asian elephant is found in India, Sri Lanka, China and Southeast Asia.

Elephants in the Kitchen

Have your morning coffee with a colorful elephant

Start your day off in a fun way with this delightful pastel elephant cup for your morning coffee. 

Elephant mug is a design created by an Idaho crafter and can be found in her Etsy Shop called Bashful Yak! 

Elephant Mug Found on Etsy

Don't Forget the Cream & Sugar

... for your cup of coffee!

BIA Cordon Bleu Elephant Sugar Bowl & Creamer Set - 10oz Sugar Bowl & 11oz Creamer in Durable Glossy PorcelainCheck Price

 

 Crafted from durable white porcelain, this set combines longevity with playful elegance, ideal for both everyday use and special occasions.

Generous Capacity: Designed for functionality, the sugar bowl holds 10oz and the creamer holds 11oz, making them practical companions for any tea party or brunch.

 A darling gift idea for elephant lovers! 

Elephants in the Kids Room

Colorful Elephant on a Baby Blanket

 

Baby Elephant Baby Blanket on Etsy

Darling baby elephant embroidered on a baby blanket. Perfect for an elephant-themed nursery.

It is found in the delightful Shop of DaisyMV on Etsy.

Get some elephant crib sheets to continue the theme.

HawSkgFub Navy Blue Sleeping Elephant Fitted Standard Crib Sheet Baby Boy, Dream Big Little One You are So Loved Patchwork Toddler Mattress Cover, Soft Stretchy Nursery Bed Decor Kid Gift 52” x 28”Check Price

 

Baby will have sweet elephant dreams on this crib sheet.

Using elephant decor in a child's room brings about the protective powers of the elephant energy.  The symbolism states that elephants emit an energy of kindness and strength.

Rhode Island Novelty Adventure Planet Birth of Life Elephant with Baby Plush Toy 11Check Price

 

This soft and huggable mom and baby elephant set of plush toys are a wonderful addition to a baby's nursery or the children's 'zoo' toys.  Mom is 11" high and baby is 5.5" high.  The set comes stitched together, but just by a single thread, so are easily separated if desired.

A mother elephant and her baby represent a symbol of the love and bonding between a mother and her children.

 

African Elephants

The Bush & the Forest...

An African Elephant mother and calf on the move Postcard by DanitaDelimont
 

There are two kinds of African elephants -- the Bush or Savannah elephant and the Forest elephant. Savanna elephants live in the open grasslands and, marshes of the savanna zone south of Sahara. The forest elephants live in deep rain forests of central and western Africa.

African elephants are the largest mammals on land and eat over 300 lbs. of trees, leaves, roots and fruit every day. They are now in danger because deforestation and human encroachment is leading to the loss of their habitat. At least the ivory ban since 1989 has helped to eliminate the killing of these elephants for their ivory tusks.

Elephants in the Living Room

 

IYARA CRAFT Elephant Candle Holder Set of 3 with Tray – Handmade Wood Tealight Holders with Silver Elephant Design, Black Table Centerpiece for Living Room, Bedroom & Housewarming GiftCheck Price

 

A lovely set of 3 black wood tea light candle holders with elephant artwork on a matching candle tray brings a beautiful coffee table centerpiece to your living room decor. 

The staggered heights create a balanced display. The set also makes a pretty dining table accent or mantal decor. 

Asian (or Indian) Elephant

Indian / Asian Elephants play fighting,Corbett 3 Postcard by DanitaDelimont
 

The Asian elephant is also known as the Indian elephant, because they live in India, and throughout Southeast Asia. They are smaller than the African elephant.

Asian elephants are popular in the tourist industry where visitors can experience the adventure of riding in an ornate chair strapped to the elephant's back. Many of these 'tourist' elephants once worked in the lumber industry and are now 'retired'.

Asian Elephants are friendly and are easy to tame; therefore, they have been used as 'beasts of burden' hauling lumber and crops for more than 4,000 years.

They are endangered due to ivory poaching, even though it is now illegal.

Elephants on the Patio

Whimsical Elephant  Indoor-Outdoor Planter

Elephant home decor isn't just for rooms 'inside' your house.  Bring a touch of the jungle to your garden or patio with this pretty Safari Animal Planter.

The elephant planter measures  9 ¾” x 6 ½” x 5 ½”, with a 4 ¼” x 2 ½” oval opening and is made of durable polyresin. 

Would you Decorate your Home with Elephants? Did You See that "Elephant in the Room"?

Written by Wednesday Elf on 2/10/20216.  Updated 9/22/2026

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