| ing a Beach Theme Bedroom | | | | or heavy, so it keeps with the beach theme. You |
| Some people just can’t stand the thought | | | | can purchase a wicker furniture set that includes |
| of summer being over! If you are one of those | | | | everything you need for the entire room. If you |
| people, then try creating your very own | | | | wish to decorate on a tighter budget, try |
| beach-theme bedroom, to enjoy for the entire | | | | white-washing existing furniture. This is simple to |
| year. When transforming your bedroom into a | | | | do and costs a fraction of what purchased |
| beach-theme, keep in mind the simple things in life. | | | | furniture sets would cost. |
| Adding too many nautical items will only clutter | | | | You can create a white wash look just by thinning |
| the room. Think of how a beach would look; | | | | your white paint down and lightly brushing over |
| simple, airy and relaxing. | | | | the wood. Remember not to cover the furniture |
| You want to create a simple and relaxed | | | | with a thick coat of paint, just lightly brush over it. |
| atmosphere, as if you were just relaxing on a | | | | Bedding |
| beach or island somewhere. A few simple ideas | | | | Use the colour you chose for your walls as a |
| and easy tricks will have you on your way to a | | | | guide for what your bedding will be. You can easily |
| tropical paradise in your room. | | | | find patterns that resemble a beach look with |
| Wall treatments | | | | seashells or Hawaiian flowers in bright colours to |
| Use colours that will relax and soothe. Pastel | | | | off-set the pastel colours in the room. |
| shades of green, blue, yellow and beige are | | | | Flooring |
| fabulous choices to use on the walls. Adding a bit | | | | A white washed wood floor will create the illusion |
| of bold with black or dark wood frames is also a | | | | of sand or natural ground. It is very simple to do |
| nice touch with these colours. Choose basic | | | | and will be much more affordable than carpeting |
| wallpaper or do it yourself with a faux wall idea. | | | | or laminate. Keep it light and simple too. Picture |
| Using sponges and textured fabrics to paint with | | | | sand on the beach and stick with those pigments. |
| will create this look wonderfully! | | | | If painting your floors is not a solution you wish to |
| Window Treatments | | | | do, try keeping your existing flooring and just add |
| Use light and airy window treatments that stay | | | | a beach element with throw rugs or an area rug |
| very basic. Remember, you are supposed to be | | | | in neutral colours. Sage greens are a perfect |
| at the beach! Imagine the curtains blowing in the | | | | choice for adding colour to an existing floor. |
| wind. An easy and affordable solution for this is to | | | | Accessories |
| use tab-top or tie back curtains and panels. | | | | Go on a scavenger hunt for items to decorate |
| Wooden rods will work beautifully with tab-top | | | | with. No need in spending a lot of cash to get a |
| curtains. You can leave them as unfinished or pine | | | | beach look, use the beach instead! Gather |
| wood or maybe get creative by painting them | | | | seashells, driftwood, empty bottles and washed |
| white or a match to your wall treatments. | | | | up sea critters, such as star fish or hermit crab |
| Furniture | | | | shells. Add a few hanging plants as well as potted |
| Furniture will be the most important items in the | | | | plants or trees to bring life to the room. |
| room. You want to stay away from dark and | | | | Voila! You have your very own beach setting |
| heavy looking furniture. Choosing wicker is a | | | | now. Enjoy! |
| wonderful idea. It is light and breezy, not too dark | | | | |