Your bedroom should always be a place where you can retreat, relax, and feel at home. So it makes sense to put some serious thought into decorating your bedroom in a way that suits you. Do you want to make your room a tropical retreat? Whether you do a simple and inexpensive room makeover by purchasing a tropical themed bedding set and adding one or two other decorative pieces, or you decide to do a complete bedroom makeover, here are some tips to help you achieve the look you want.
Plan out your overall theme. You can go with deep dark colors and bold patterns or more subdued greens, blues, and neutrals. Will you use dark wood furniture, bamboo, or rattan? Consider the wide variety of tropical looks and decide which is best for you.
Set the mood of the room by painting. You could one wall to paint with a bold, striking color for a dramatic effect. Or you could paint all of the walls with a softer color such as blue, green, yellow, or a medium neutral. If you really want to go all out you could even have a mural painted or use a packages mural on one wall.
Use tropical bedding to establish your bedroom theme. Whether you want a bold pattern with striking colors or something a little more toned down, make sure to pick out a bedding set that you love. It’s probably the most central and noticeable part of the bedroom so it will do a lot to determine the tropical look you will achieve. Some fun tropical patterns to look for might be green leafy prints, bird of paradise prints, or hibiscus flower prints.
Use furniture and window treatments to further accentuate the tropical feeling you’re creating in the room. There a many styles of furniture that can work with a tropical décor depending on your own personal taste. Simple, Asian inspired, dark wood furniture can look great providing a simple backdrop for your other tropical décor. Bamboo can be a great choice to increase your tropical look. Rattan or wicker is another option. As far as window treatments, you can choose curtains or valances that match your bedding or you can go with a solid neutral color that complements your room. You may even decide to use raffia window valances.
Finish off your look with complementary tropical accessories and lighting. You can decorate with shells and coral or broad leafed plants depending on the style you choose, or incorporate it all. Don’t forget to think about lighting. You can let in natural light to warm up your tropical bedroom and accent with a candle or two. Consider lamps that complement your décor or even install a ceiling fan with a light that has a tropical look. Look for pictures or paintings to hang that have the tropical feel you're looking for. Now just relax and enjoy your tropical bedroom retreat!
