| ch themed living room or bedroom is a fun and relaxing | | | | will make any room feel like you’re on vacation. |
| atmosphere that will never go out of style. Even small | | | | Use lots of natural materials, such as seashells, |
| changes through the use of accents can transform | | | | bamboo, linen, and cotton. Don’t forget about |
| your room into a tranquil scene. In the dead of winter, | | | | lighting that will fit in with the beach theme you are |
| you’ll still feel like you’re in paradise | | | | trying to create. This means natural, light-colored |
| when you step into your coastal or island-themed | | | | shades. If you want to use a rug in the room, choose |
| room. | | | | one in a natural tan color, to mimic a sandy beach. It is |
| For beach-themed accessories, look for those | | | | a much better choice to use an appropriately-colored |
| featuring seashells, sea life, and flip-flop sandals. These | | | | rug than to attempt to spread loose sand in your room! |
| will instantly remind you of a trip to the beach. A | | | | If your beach-themed room is your bedroom, |
| combination of wall décor and a few pieces | | | | don’t forget to select bedding to match the |
| placed on tables or shelves around the room can | | | | theme. |
| change the whole look of the room without costing a | | | | Hide any modern conveniences, like a stereo or |
| fortune. If you do find pieces on the beach, such as | | | | television, in a cabinet covered in bamboo so that you |
| seashells or driftwood, you’ll need to make sure | | | | can relax and unwind without any reminders of the |
| they are cleaned and sanitized before leaving them | | | | modern world. The key to a successful beach themed |
| around in your room. Even if you are miles away from | | | | room is to remove the clutter and simplify the room. |
| the ocean, you can still find accent pieces that will bring | | | | The beach should be relaxing and open, not cramped |
| a waterside theme into your room. | | | | and cluttered with too many things sitting around. Your |
| A large print, photo, or wall hanging can immediately | | | | beach-themed room will not seem so inviting if you |
| establish the theme of the room. It should be hung in a | | | | have filled every available space with a piece of |
| central location in the room, right at eye level. This is | | | | beach-themed décor; less is more, in this case. |
| one of the easiest ways to begin the transformation | | | | Your room may turn out to be Hawaiian or tropical |
| of your beach-style room. | | | | themed, or more like a coastal beach in a cooler |
| If you’re ready to makeover the entire room | | | | climate, depending on the décor and color |
| with a beach theme, start by painting the walls. Light | | | | scheme you choose. Stick to light, breezy fabrics, light |
| blue or a sandy tan color are both popular choices | | | | blue, and tan, with a few pops of bright color. With |
| when you’re trying to invoke a beach | | | | many bright colors, your room will take on a more |
| atmosphere. Palm trees, fish, and of course, a sunset | | | | exciting Hawaiian vibe rather than a tranquil beach. |