Ideas for a Sandy Earth Tone Wall Color

Beachside Retreat

• Because this shade replicates the color of sand, creating a space inspired by the beach is a natural choice for a room that features this wall color. Bring the color onto the floor with a sand-colored area rug, or evoke the look of the water with an aqua or sea foam green area rug. Furnishings for this space should be casual and inviting. Rattan sofas and chairs are well-suited for a living space, and a white-washed bed frame is an option for a bedroom. Use textiles as a way to infuse the space with more beach-inspired colors. Arrange throw blankets and throw pillows in muted water colors along the back of a couch, or dress a bed with a white-brushed cotton comforter.

Rustic Room

• Bring a touch of the outdoors into a room with sandy, earth-tone walls. Architectural details often are featured in rustic spaces, because they call to mind the outdoors. Dress up the walls with natural elements; knotty pine wainscoting along the bottom half of the walls or a border of slate tile, for example. Furniture pieces that have a natural look are also well-suited for this space. In a dining room use a table constructed of reclaimed wood, or use a couch made of natural timbers in a living area. Add punches of other natural colors with the decorative details; pine green drapes and burgundy table linens, for instance.

Craftsman Creation

• Create a charming room inspired by craftsman design in a room with sandy, earth-tone walls. Earth tones are quintessential in this design, making this wall color an ideal backdrop for a craftsman-style room. To make the space look authentic, frame the ceiling with 2-by-4s to create the look of exposed beams. Cover the floors with a solid, earth-colored area rug or a rug that features a simple design. Mission-style furniture is well-suited for this decor; pick pieces that are made of natural wood and feature straight lines. Incorporate lamps topped with stained glass shades and hang stained glass inserts in the windows to add character and color to the space.

Serene Spa

• Turn a room that features this wall color into a serene space that resembles a spa. If you're decorating a bathroom, install earth-tone glass mosaic tiles around the shower or on the backsplash. In a bedroom, set the bed on a platform frame and cover it with a natural-colored terrycloth or waffle-weave comforter. Add texture to the floor with an area rug made of rattan or bamboo. Wall sconces made of wrought iron or brushed nickel add soft lighting to the space, contributing to the serenity.