Your bedroom can become a relaxing getaway with a beach-themed bedroom. There are many different decorating ideas to choose from when it comes to creating that perfect beach theme for your bedroom. The key to decorating a bedroom, no matter what theme you choose, is to make sure the décor fits your personality in style, so that it becomes a place where you want to spend a lot of time.

The Basics of a Beach-Themed Bedroom
Before you buy anything for your bedroom, you first need to decide what type of beach style you want. A beach theme leaves you wide open when it comes to decorating. To one person, a beach theme may involve seashells, sand, and water. Whereas for another person it may involve more of a luau or Hawaiian theme, complete with surfboards, waves, and fish. Depending on your own personal style and vision, there are many different directions you can take when decorating with a beach theme.

Colors for a Beach-Themed Bedroom
No matter what type of beach style you decide on, using the color blue is a must. You don’t necessarily have to paint your walls blue, but the color should be incorporated somewhere in your color scheme. For a nautical beach theme, showcase the colors of red, white, and blue, mixing in neutrals such as tan and brown to balance things out. On the other hand, if you’re creating a tropical look, then choose more vibrant colors like yellow, pink, bright blue, and purple. If you’re looking to create the ultimate beach resort getaway, then decorate with neutral tones like white, tan, light blue, and light pink or coral.

Furniture for a Beach-Themed Bedroom
Lighter furniture is usually the best choice for most beach themes like a light oak chest or a light wood night stand. It’s best to keep things light with this type of a theme. Light-colored sand and blue skies most often come to mind when one thinks of the ocean. If possible, try to incorporate such woods as wicker, driftwood, and bamboo into the furniture. If you really want to add a beach feeling to the room, you might accessorize your furniture by draping it with some white or sheer fabric.

Accessories for a Beach-Themed Bedroom
The accessories you choose for your beach-themed bedroom will differ, depending on the style you choose for the room. Here are some common beach accessories you can add to your bedroom:

· seashells

· paintings or pictures of the ocean or beach

· boats

· water features, such as a fountain

· sand

· sea animals and fish

· surfboards

· lighthouses

· sea grass

· rocks and pebbles

· tropical flowers

You might incorporate a beach theme into other rooms in your home, such as the living room or your child’s bedroom. These suggestions can easily be incorporated into a functional living space or child-friendly bedroom.

Your bedroom is meant to be a refuge in your home, a place of comfort as well as style. What makes a beach theme ideal for this space is that it radiates an easy and peaceful feeling, which every bedroom should have.

Looking for a way to create cozy comfort without the stress of redoing your entire bedroom? Consider this list of economical decorating ideas as a way of revamping your boudoir.

1. Chenille, fleece, raw silk and soft wool are the perfect fabrics to choose for adding warmth to the room. When the temperature drops, pull out the flannel sheets to keep warm or treat yourself to a plush down comforter. (If allergies are a problem then substitute feathers for a synthetic down comforter.)

2. Keep your feet warm during the winter with a lush area rug to cover up the hardwood floors.

3. Where have your put your bed? Squared off against your door? Perhaps the head of your bed is directly under a window. Your personal energy depends a lot on where you sleep. A person’s health, mental attitude and love life are all greatly impacted by your sleeping habits. A line of red tape on the mattress where it faces the door or window can help. The color red is a powerful force to dispel negative energy. If you’re serious about making over your drab bedroom into a vibrant love nest then follow this effortless feng shui tip.

4. To create a warm glow, why not swap out your lampshades to comforting colors of yellow and gold? Try a dimmer switch on your overhead fixtures as a way of controlling the brightness. Have you thought about adding even more “light warmth” to the bedroom? On your night table, place a group of candles on a small plate.

5. Creating an intimate atmosphere is easy by adding mirrors to reflect the light in your room. If you want a easy tip to make your small bedroom seem larger, try putting a big mirror over your dresser. A large mirror placed over your dresser will make a small bedroom seem much larger.

6. One way to keep off the chills in the winter is with a chenille blanket for your bed. A red, purple or deep brown variety of a soft chenille blanket will give your room even more of a warm feeling.

7. Time to toss out those stuffed animals and bring in pillows. With plush pillows filling up your bed space you’ll be creating an inviting atmosphere. For add interest, switch up the size and texture. A wonderful addition for the winter months are soft down pillows.

8. You can also repaint your room as an inexpensive way to make a huge change. Increase the warmth of your bedroom by selecting earth tones such as reds, camel, butterscotch or honey gold. With blues, lavenders and some shades of green you can achieve more of a cool and soothing feel to the room. If you’re looking for a cooler, smoother feel to the room try tones of blue, lavender or shades of green.

9. Let the things you love be everywhere you look. Keep family photos on display on your dresser or bedside table. Hanging up your kid’s frame artwork is a great final touch. Put those wedding candlestick gifts to use on a shelf.

Leon Tuberman has almost 40 years working in the interior decorating and home furnishings business. He owns and operates a popular furniture store in Los Angeles. They specialize in Mission style and Arts & Crafts living room, home office and bedroom furniture. His store offers a line of furniture that not only looks great, but is built using Old World craftsmanship. You’ll find everything you need within one roof, from a handmade oak nightstand to American crafted solid cherry bedroom sets, they have the best in quality at affordable prices.