| Looking for an interesting theme for your | | | | |
| bedroom? Why not delve into the exotic world | | | | Bedding - In regards to bedding, you |
| of tropical themes, and use Hawaiian | | | | essentially have two options. Either choose a |
| décor to create your own personal | | | | solid color for your quilt or comforter, or |
| paradise. | | | | choose a print. If you choose a solid color, |
| | | | you can add printed throw pillows to dress up |
| If you are a more conservative decorator, or | | | | your bed. However, if you choose a print, |
| have never decorated in a theme before, a | | | | such as orchids or palm leaves, make sure you |
| Hawaiian or island theme may seem a little | | | | accent throw pillows and walls with solid |
| excessive for your bedroom. However, in | | | | colors. It is imperative that the room |
| actuality, because there are so many elements | | | | doesn't carry too many prints or it will look |
| to Hawaiian décor, you can make your | | | | to busy and intimidating. |
| bedroom as extravagant or basic as you want. | | | | |
| | | | Furniture - Wood furniture is definitely the |
| The following are some ideas for you to think | | | | way to go. If you cannot obtain solid wood |
| about when putting together such a theme for | | | | furniture, opt for bamboo, or dark faux wood |
| your bedroom: | | | | furniture. That being said, don't overload |
| | | | your space with furniture, as your goal is to |
| Walls - There are many ways you can color | | | | create an open space. Therefore, make sure |
| your walls. If you would like to keep it | | | | you include all essential furniture pieces |
| simple, a clean neutral shade of brown such | | | | first (I.E. bed, dresser, chest of drawers |
| as sand or a light taupe, or a warm white are | | | | and bedside table). If you still have room |
| excellent paint choices. For those who would | | | | than you can add any other furniture such as |
| prefer a more dynamic wall, consider painting | | | | end tables, sitting chair, shelves, armoire, |
| the wall a bright but soft yellow, blue or | | | | etc. |
| green. | | | | |
| | | | Accessories - Other Hawaiian décor you |
| On the other hand, if you are feeling | | | | may wish to add to the room include: |
| creative, you could paint a beach wall mural, | | | | |
| or purchase a ready made mural, such as a | | | | Â- Palm plant (real or artificial) |
| Hawaiian sunset, and paste it on the wall. In | | | | |
| addition, don't forget, there are always palm | | | | Â- Vase of artificial orchids |
| tree, palm leaf, and floral wallpaper if you | | | | |
| like prints. | | | | Â- Wall tapestries of palm trees, orchids or |
| | | | palm leaves |
| Floors - Deep red-brown, chestnut, or sand | | | | |
| colored wood floors are the perfect | | | | Â- Authentic Hawaiian art |
| compliment for any Hawaiian décor. If | | | | |
| hard wood floors are out of your budget, | | | | Â- Pictures of palm trees, orchids, a beach, |
| consider laminate. Conversely, if carpet is | | | | Hawaiian architecture, hula girl, or actual |
| preferred, a nice light or dark shade of | | | | framed photographs taken in Hawaii, etc. |
| brown, ocean blue, sea green or light green | | | | Note: wooden frames are best for pictures or |
| are all ideal choices. | | | | wall art. |
| | | | |
| Doors and Moldings - These elements of the | | | | Â- Area rug with flower or palm leaf |
| room should be colored in a dark and rich | | | | |
| brown such as oak or cherry to blend nicely | | | | Â- Plain or decorative bamboo or wooden |
| with the rest of the room. | | | | screen |
| | | | |
| Window treatments - The best window | | | | Â- Throw pillows with floral or palm leaf |
| treatments for Hawaiian décor are | | | | pattern. |
| wooden shutters, or bamboo blinds. You can | | | | |
| leave these window treatments as is, or you | | | | Â- Bamboo chair |
| can provide them with a little more oomph by | | | | |
| adding a delicate white sheer curtain. | | | | When it comes to using Hawaiian décor |
| | | | for your bedroom, there are plenty of options |
| Lighting - A wood ceiling fan, especially one | | | | to choose from. Your decisions will be based |
| with blades in the shape of palm leaves, is | | | | on your budget and your own personal taste. |
| ideal for the Hawaiian theme. If a ceiling | | | | Therefore, make sure you shop around and look |
| fan is out of the question, opt for any other | | | | for different items before making any final |
| basic ceiling light, as your goal is to not | | | | decisions. Finally, trust your own judgment |
| make the ceiling light a focal point of the | | | | and don't be afraid to be creative when |
| room. Hula dancer lamps, palm tree lamps, or | | | | putting together your bedroom. Take your |
| pineapple lamps are also fun décor | | | | time, and have fun! |
| pieces for bedside tables or end tables. | | | | |