Camoflouge Decorating Ideas

Paint

• The colors from a camouflage print may inspire a room's wall colors. Most camouflage prints have three or more similar shades that work well together, and they serve as the color palette. Painting the upper portion of a wall the lightest green and using the darkest color for the lower portion of the wall works well. If you are artistic, you may incorporate painted patterns such as stripes, checks or even actual camouflage blots into the wall design.

Color Options

• While you may automatically think of drab, jungle green when you think of camouflage, it actually is in a large number of color options. Look for camouflage in shades of pink, blue, tan and gray, and choose the one that works best for your room ideas. A little girl's room could have a splash of color from pink camouflage, while a tan or gray camouflage pattern may work well in a family room or den.

Textiles

• Camouflage printed fabrics and textiles may decorate parts of a room without the permanence of paint. Camouflage yardage, quilter's fabrics and even flat bedsheets can be used to make curtains, quilts and slipcovers. Another option is to use scraps of related colors to knit or crochet a throw, afghan or pillow to complement a camouflage-inspired room. Most variegated yarns take on a camouflage appearance when knit or crocheted into a project.

Accessories

• Pre-made camouflage accessories add interest to a room. Even minor items such as wastebaskets, picture frames and throw pillows can add an interesting touch of camouflage in any color. If you have plain items on hand, you can give them a camouflage makeover by applying camouflage fabric, paper or vinyl clings to their surface.

  A camouflage room doesn't have to be done in the pattern from floor to ceiling; using accessories can add a lot of impact without overwhelming.