One or two striking shells add impact to a beach-themed bathroom.
Decorating your bathroom in a beach theme invokes the relaxing feeling of an ocean vacation at home. If you would like an upscale sophisticated beach theme, it helps to keep the decorations simple and dramatic. One or two well thought out pieces trump an assortment of small trinkets. Keep your color scheme simple with one or two main colors to achieve a calming experience.
Instructions
1. Choose a wall paint color. Usually when you think of a beach- or ocean-themed room, you may think of blue or green wall paint colors. However, the effect is much more effective when you use a subtle gray paint. Look for gray paint colors that have blue or green undertones. These paints seem to change colors in different lights and mimic the ocean's many different shades during different weather patterns. Paint all of the bathroom walls in this color.
2. Obtain white accessories including a shower curtain, towels and area rugs. White is your second main color besides the gray wall color.
3. Obtain accessories in your third accent color which is sea green or sea blue. Imagine sea glass that is found on the beach for this color. It is more effective if you just choose one color, blue or green. Get some accessories in this color such as glass bottles to use for liquid soap, lotions, and glass apothecary jars to use for cotton balls and Q-tips.
4. Place one or two large seashells in prominent spots. If you must use a small assortment of seashells, pour them into a large glass vase or jar (don't just set out on the countertop by themselves).
5. Add some silver. Silver is a ocean color that is seen when the sun catches the edge of a wave and the resulting glint of shiny color is silver. Try to find a silver candle holder perhaps in the shape of a seashell or starfish. You could also use silver frames for any beach-themed artwork you wish to hang.
6. Include candles with fresh scents, such as those of the ocean, or tropical flowers or fruit.
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