How to Give Your Bedroom an Underwater Theme
Decide what type of underwater look you are going for., Pick your color scheme., Textures., Don't be afraid to paint your ceiling., Visit the beach., Find a nice mellow comforter., Remember that pillows are your friend!
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Decide what type of underwater look you are going for.
Do you want your room to look straight out of 'The Little Mermaid'? Do you want dolphins and whales galore? Or are you trying for a more subdued approach? -
Step 2: Pick your color scheme.
For an underwater theme, you should be looking into greens, blues, beige, creams, light pinks, yellows, etc;.
Think of all of the colors commonly found in coral or the ocean! , Nothing will add an underwater feel to a room more so than textures.
Consider a sponge treatment on your walls, or hire a college student to paint something on one wall! , Having a white ceiling can destroy any themed room.
A light beige or cream, that is further mirrored in pillow cases or an area rug can really bring the room together. , Collect seashells, sand, etc; and keep them in containers or in an empty fish tank in your room! For one step further, perhaps get a fish tank and fill it with your favorite fish! (Note: do not put fish into sand you took from the beach, it can kill the fish) , A multi colored blue/beige comforter can really tie this room together. , The more pillows the better! different textures, sizes, colors, shapes...
Make your room feel comfortable for you. -
Step 3: Textures.
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Step 4: Don't be afraid to paint your ceiling.
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Step 5: Visit the beach.
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Step 6: Find a nice mellow comforter.
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Step 7: Remember that pillows are your friend!
Detailed Guide
Do you want your room to look straight out of 'The Little Mermaid'? Do you want dolphins and whales galore? Or are you trying for a more subdued approach?
For an underwater theme, you should be looking into greens, blues, beige, creams, light pinks, yellows, etc;.
Think of all of the colors commonly found in coral or the ocean! , Nothing will add an underwater feel to a room more so than textures.
Consider a sponge treatment on your walls, or hire a college student to paint something on one wall! , Having a white ceiling can destroy any themed room.
A light beige or cream, that is further mirrored in pillow cases or an area rug can really bring the room together. , Collect seashells, sand, etc; and keep them in containers or in an empty fish tank in your room! For one step further, perhaps get a fish tank and fill it with your favorite fish! (Note: do not put fish into sand you took from the beach, it can kill the fish) , A multi colored blue/beige comforter can really tie this room together. , The more pillows the better! different textures, sizes, colors, shapes...
Make your room feel comfortable for you.
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Jeffrey Powell
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