Black furniture adds stability to airy, coastal bedrooms.
Black is a dramatic color many people avoid because it seems overbearing. The truth is that black can give a room a sense of strength and stability, even if you combine it with the fresh, airy coastal look. From formal to relaxed, black furniture enriches a room. In a coastal bedroom, it lends itself to feelings of harmony and security.
Instructions
1. Select a type of furniture that reflects your style. You may prefer streamlined furniture with slick coats of paint, or wrought iron may be more your style. Whatever your style, make sure it's one that you find welcoming after a long, hard day.
2. Paint your bedroom walls a light color. This creates a nice contrast and keeps your bedroom from feeling intense and small. Go with pale shades of blue or green. Shades of blue, such as sky or turquoise, make bedrooms feel serene. Green brings more energy to your bedroom. Buttery yellow and light beige can also work.
3. Balance the black in with natural and neutral textures. Use wicker baskets to create an airy feel. Light fabrics, such as sheers, are an option for windows. Cotton is an alternative fabric for window treatments. Like sheer fabrics, cotton moves with the breeze. Grass mats are another way to add texture to your bedroom.
4. Use understated stripes to add interest to your bedroom. Window treatments with stripes, such as pinstriping, complement furniture with clean lines. To give the room a sense of harmony, use the same striped pattern on throw pillows.
5. Hang black and white photographs on your walls to pick up the black in your furniture without making the room look heavy. Black and white photographs of the ocean or beach scenes complement the overall theme.
6. Accessorize your bedroom with shells, starfish, sand and candles to add to the coastal mood.
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