A beach-themed room can bring a natural feeling into your home.
A beach-themed bedroom is a way to bring the open, breezy feeling of the sea, sand and sun into your home. Whether you live close to the water or you don't, your decor can recreate the relaxing sensation of being at the beach.
Ocean Colors
To give the immediate impression of sand and water, use colors associated with those elements. Start with a light base that will make the most of natural light: pale sand, white or a pale, sea foam green. Add accent colors that bring sand and water to mind, such as the bright blue of the Mediterranean, the green of sea grass or the pale pinks and peaches of seashells.
Nautical Elements
If you want a beach bedroom that will evoke imagery of ships and sailboats, use nautical elements. Consider striped blue and white pillows or pillows made from recycled sails, or, for a literal touch, use photos or paintings of sailboats and ships.
Natural Accents
To add depth to your beach room, use natural, textured pieces. Choose materials based on the feeling you want to create. For a tropical atmosphere, use bamboo accents and potted palms. You can also use sand in jars and seashells in shadowboxes for the feeling of the ocean. For a look evoking images of fresh-water lakes, use natural wood accents and driftwood pieces. If you enjoy crafting, consider framing a mirror with seashells or creating a driftwood picture frame. You can even craft your own drawer pulls from driftwood.
Lighting
Make your beach room bright by using sheer curtains to let in natural light. For electric lighting, use glass lamps filled with seashells or lamps that look like antique ship's lanterns. Give the room an airy feeling by adding a ceiling fan and light with sea grass blades. If you want a surfer vibe, add brightly colored paper lanterns. For a whimsical touch, use strings of lights in the shape of palm trees.
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