When people think of the beach, warm, vibrant colors and cheerful objects like sun umbrellas and beach balls come to mind. Use your own mental images of fun in the sun as inspiration for your personalized beach-themed bedroom.
Instructions
1. Paint your walls a pretty shade of blue. Choose a light shade that reminds you of the summer sky at the beach, or go with a deeper shade that reminds you of the ocean itself. Alternatively, paint the walls a cheerful yellow in honor of the sand and sun.
2. Dress your windows with simple white curtains. The white curtains will frame the view from your windows and remind you of beach breezes.
3. Complete your bed with blue linens that match the walls or with white match the curtains. Whichever color you choose, dress the bed in a way that builds on your airy atmosphere.
4. Toss a throw on the end of the bed that's reminiscent of a cozy sweater you might slip into on a chilly night while enjoying a walk on the beach.
5. Find white end tables made of planks to simulate beach chairs. Pile up some books that remind you of enjoying the latest summer read on the beach.
6. Accessorize the bedroom with beach-themed objects such as oars, lighthouses, seashells and life preservers. Spread a variety of these items around the room. Balance the size and color of the objects so they don't overwhelm the space.
7. Add plants and fresh flowers to your room. Choose long, flowing plants, like natural grasses, so they'll move in the breeze. Buy fragrant, exotic flowers that remind you of the tropics.
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