How to Make a Beach Bedroom

Choose a sea-inspired color palette. While blue and aqua are obvious choices, think about pairing them with earth-tone colors for a relaxed look. Select one primary color with two accent colors to create a pleasing balance in your room. Sandy beige, pale blue and creamy white are an ideal trio for a beach-themed bedroom. If you want a more airy look and feel, stay with light color schemes that emphasize robin's egg blue and turquoise. Shades of yellow will add brightness to your room.

Select furnishings that suit your theme. If your theme is more relaxed, decorate with wicker furniture for a comfortable ocean-inspired look. Another option is distressed furniture. If your theme is more formal, go with teak or rosewood furnishings. Arrange your furniture in a way that allows the room to feel airy. Leave plenty of space between you dresser and your bed and avoid overcrowding.

Pick soft and appealing fabrics that reflect the calmness of the beach. Make your bed alluring with fluffy pillows and a thick comforter. Use pillows and chair cushions to add color and texture to your room. From silk to seashell prints, use fabrics that perk up your room.

Hang window treatments that mimic the flow of the ocean breeze. Sheers work well because the move with wind and they give the room a light texture. Other options include cotton curtains, which provide more privacy. For a different look, go with shutters or hang bamboo shades.

Accessorize with items that bring the ocean into your room. Put rugs made from natural fibers on the floor. Braided jute and sisal rugs are comfortable under bare feet. Bamboo room dividers and wicker baskets add interest to rooms. Objects from the sea, such as seashells and sand dollars, look charming in glass vases and they are easy to put together. Center a column candle in a shallow bowl filled with a thin layer of sand for another simple arrangement.

Put potted plants in your bedroom to bring a bit of nature inside. Leafy plants brighten up dark corners and hanging plants enhance a relaxed, casual atmosphere.