How to Decorate a Bedroom in an Island Theme
Your bedroom often serves as a getaway from your busy life, so an island theme fits perfectly for this room in your house. Before you begin buying knickknacks and wallpaper, think about the overall design for the room. Using an island theme can quickly become tacky and overwrought, so it's a good idea to use understated decor and accessories. Once you set your color palette, you can begin looking for furniture and decorative items for the room. Does this Spark an idea?
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Create a mood board for the room. Find paint swatches with the colors you want to use; light blues, greens, oranges and yellows work well for a beach theme. Look for beach images to provide inspiration for your room design. Tack these items to a corkboard that will give direction to your room's decor.
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Choose the paint color for your room. Wallpaper is an option as well, but using a solid base color on the walls provides more options for hanging decorations on the wall without looking too cluttered. Use a light-toned paint for the walls, like a sky blue or peachy orange; this will give the room an open, airy feeling.
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Pick out bedding that complements the wall color. This is a great chance to create a dynamic feeling in the room by using colors inspired by an island beach. A light yellow bedspread can be like an island in your own room when your walls are painted in a fresh aquamarine color like the ocean.
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If you already have furniture in the room, make sure it complements your color scheme. Any brown wood color will go well with your theme because it evokes a sense of natural beauty; white or black furniture may look a little too modern and sleek in this design scheme.
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Accessorize without going overboard. A few large prints of island scenes and a plant with palm tree-like leaves will look elegant and understated. Avoid decorating with trinkets such as life-preserver rings or hula dancers, and focus on bringing out your theme in a subtle manner.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of purchasing prints of island scenes, use your own vacation photos to give a more personal feel to the room.
Bamboo accents and furniture are great choices for an island theme.
Incorporate as much natural light as possible, and frame windows with flowing sheer curtains.
