Beach Themed Bedroom Ideas For Teenage Girls

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The beach evokes a peaceful and reflective feeling. This is a great atmosphere for a bedroom. You can take different approaches to creating your beach-themed room depending on your budget and personal style, but generally the beachy feeling comes from a clean, bright, light colored room. Finding or buying accessories and creating a beachy atmosphere will help to create a room that even better reflects the beach.

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Declutter your room. Remove unnecessary items from the surfaces in your room, such as loose pieces of paper, random ornaments, and any rubbish. Place small objects, such as books, bottles, or art supplies into boxes or cupboards. A decluttered room will help create a sense of space in your room and make the room feel more beachy and calm.^[1] ^[2]
- Consider removing any objects that don't fit with the beach theme, such as any neon or brightly colored objects.
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Select a beach-themed color scheme. Choose the colors that you will use in your room by drawing from the natural colors found at the beach. Choose soft and pale colors such as blue/turquoise, green, tan, white, pale yellow and grey. When looking for accessories, keep an eye out for items that fit with your color scheme.^[3]
- Pick 2 or 3 colors to focus on instead of trying to use all of them
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Choose light-colored furniture. If you like wooden looking furniture, try using wicker, cane and bamboo items. The rustic wood look will give a natural beach feel to the item. If you have any dark wooden items or you don't like the look of wood, you could paint the furniture a lighter color to match your color scheme.^[4]
- Be careful not to over-furnish the room as this will make it feel cluttered rather than restful.^[5] Decide which items you need and then try to find a beach-themed option.
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Maximize the natural light in the room. During the day, open all the curtains. If there are any trees blocking the light coming in the windows, consider trimming them back to allow more natural light into the room. Place mirrors on the side walls of your room. This will help to bounce the natural light around the room.^[6]
- Ask the property owner before trimming any trees.
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Choose light-colored bedding that has beachy textures. Choose sheets, pillows, and duvet covers that are light in color and feel fresh. White, pale yellow and pale blue can work well. These colors will create a feeling of relaxation. Bedding that has beach-themed designs, such as shells or lighthouses, can also help to create a beachy atmosphere. Look for textures that remind you of the beach, such as coral-ribbed cushion covers or wave stitching.^[7]
- If you decide to use a beach themed pattern, try sticking to 1 patterned item on the bed. Mixing multiple patterns will make the room look too busy.
- Avoid bright or deep colors such as purple or lime green.
- Use objects that invoke a beach vibe without being tacky to make the room look sophisticated.^[8]
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Display natural beach souvenirs. Next time you're at the beach, keep a lookout for appropriately sized souvenirs you could take home. Shells, small rocks, driftwood and dune flowers are all good options. Display your beach collection in your room. Be creative with how you display them. Try placing them on window sills, hanging them from a mobile or placing them in a display container or vase.^[9]
- Make sure you don't take anything that is protected by law, such as native plants.
- If you are displaying shells, be sure to rinse them with water before bringing them into your room.
- If you aren't close to a beach, you can purchase shells online.
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Select beach art. A picture or painting of the beach is an easy way to help theme your room. Choose art that draws together the colors you have used in your room. Consider choosing art that reflects a beach that is meaningful to you. If you have a picture of you and your friends at the beach you could display this instead. This will help personalize your room.^[10]
- Beach art could include beach scenes, waves, sunsets or anything else you associate with the beach
- Beach art can be purchased online, at art galleries or homeware stores.
- If you enjoy painting or drawing, you could create an art piece for your room.
- If you have a favorite picture you have taken of the beach, you could display this on the wall. ^[11]
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Add a rug that has natural textures. Look for a rug that has a texture that reminds you of the beach. Rugs with natural fibres, such as hessian, will help to recreate the feeling of sand and dune grasses. Woven rugs also give a natural feel. Try to get a neutral-colored rug that imitates the color of the sand or a beach grass.^[12]
- Before buying the rug, make sure that it will comfortably fit the space in your room. Leave enough room to be able to walk around the edges of the rug. This will help make the room feel bigger.
- Purchase a rug from a home department store or look in second-hand stores.
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Select a beachy lamp. A lamp will help to bring ambient lighting to your room. Select a light bulb that produces warm light instead of fluorescent-white light. This will give the atmosphere of a warm day at the beach. Choose a lamp that fits your color scheme. A lamp is an easy way of bringing the bolder colors of your color scheme into the room so consider lampshades that are blue, green or turquoise.^[13]
- Lamps with beach patterns, such as waves, suns, or boats can bring a fun element to the room.
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Place a beach-scented candle or air freshener into your room. Use an ocean-air (or other beach smell) scented candle or room spray to create an ocean smell in your room. This will help to create an environment that reminds you of the beach.^[14]
- If you have any allergies or sensitivities to smells, avoid using synthetic candles or sprays.
- If your room has any other odors, try leaving all of the windows open on a sunny day to air out the room.^[15]
- Always keep an eye on candles while they are burning to avoid accidental fires.
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Play beachy music or sounds. Select some music that reminds you of the ocean. If you need some ideas, try searching for "ocean sounds" or "beach music" on YouTube. Crashing waves, a light breeze or acoustic music can create a beach atmosphere.^[16]
- Experiment with different volumes to see which reminds you most of the beach. Start at a low volume as this tends to feel the most peaceful.
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Bring a beachy plant into your room. Find an indoor plant that reminds you of the ocean. The plant will help to make the room feel alive and increase the oxygen levels in the room. Consider using small grasses, lilies or a plant with small dune flowers.^[17]
- Place the plant on a window sill, small table or vanity top.
- Purchase an indoor plant at a garden store.
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Paint a beachy mural. A beach mural will help to create a beach atmosphere and make the theme of the room clear. Paint a mural of a beach scene (such as sand dunes or waves) over an open wall. Another option is to use stencils to create a painted pattern of beach objects such as anchors, waves or boats. This is an easier option if you aren't practiced at painting free hand.^[18]
- If you aren't a confident painter, consider hiring a talented friend or professional artist to create the mural.
- Let this be a feature wall. Don't place pictures over the mural.
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How do you decorate a seaside home?

Sarah Fogle is a DIY Home Improvement Specialist and the creator of Ugly Duckling House. With over a decade of experience, Sarah specializes in beginner-friendly home remodeling projects. Sarah holds an MBA from Georgia State University. She has been featured in multiple publications including Better Homes and Gardens and Make Magazine. She has also partnered with brands such as Lowe's, Home Depot, and Martha Stewart Crafts.

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Display a capiz shell mirror and a coral sculptural item as tasteful accents. Then, add layers of ocean hues to the space, like blues and sandy browns.
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How can I make a beach theme bedroom without buying much and without painting?

Try shopping at thrift stores, they usually have good things without spending a lot of money. Go to the beach and get some shells and driftwood. This stuff is usually more expensive then it needs to be, so it it is possible, go get some real ones.

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Remember to express your personal style and personality in your room.
If you have the skills and budget, painting your room a light color will help to add to your beach theme. Don't worry if you aren't able to paint your room as there are plenty of easier ways to transform your room.

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Beach Themed Bedroom Ideas For Teenage Girls

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Beach Themed Bedroom Ideas For Teenage Girls