Whenever you travel, you like to relax in a comfortable room, so why not bring the vacation home with you? If you are thinking about decorating in a beach theme, you likely want to create a relaxing space to retreat from a stressful day. It is easy to create a calming beach bedroom without spending a lot of money.
Decorate With Shells
There are many uses for shells when decorating your space. One way to use them is to cover picture frames or mirrors with shells. Find shells of various colors and sizes and glue them on the frame or mirror using a glue gun. Hang on your wall or set on a shelf for instant style.
Another creative way to use shells is to fill a clear lamp base with them. Remove the lampshade and light, arrange shells of varying sizes in the base, then replace the light and shade.
If you have collected shells on previous trips, display them in glass jars on shelves or bookcases to add an instant beach element. If they aren't full yet, don't worry, you can add new shells each time you go to the beach. Shadow boxes are another way to display shells you have found or purchased on your travels. Hang the finished box on the wall, and you're done.
Bedding and Window Treatments
Depending on the look you are going for, you have several options for your bedding choices. If you use soft, white bedding, it will give your room a crisp, clean look. Add color in the accessories. If you start with a clean slate on the bed, you are free to use whatever colors you like on the walls and accent pieces.
If you like a lot of color, purchase or make a comforter using a Hawaiian print. You can even use a hula skirt for a dust ruffle to continue your beach theme.
Add curtains that go along with your color choice. If you choose to go with white fabrics, a simple white curtain will continue to add to the clean look you are going for. If you like more color, use a coordinating fabric to match the Hawaiian colors you chose for the comforter. You could even use a small Hawaiian lei as a tieback for the curtains.
Wall Decor
Add color to the walls by choosing a soft, relaxing color. Or paint a beach-themed mural on one of the walls or hire a painter to create it.
Add shelves to your walls by using old surfboards, or purchase premade, smaller surfboards made for this purpose.
Hang a collection of frames on one wall using photos you have taken or purchased. Buy a small canvas. Paint it the color of your choice, and then glue a star fish or sand dollar in the center of it for an instant piece of minimalist art.
Other Elements
Set a small fish bowl on a table, dresser or bookshelf to continue the beach theme. Buy tropical plants or ferns and set them around the room to make it feel more comfortable. Add texture by using wicker baskets or straw woven chairs in a seating area. Whatever you choose to do in your room, stick to elements and colors you like, and it will be the relaxing space you dreamed of.
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