A soft breeze blowing, beautiful natural light streaming through an open window, and the sound of the waves gently lapping on a not-so-distant shore: anyone would love to wake up every morning to these sounds and sensations of a true tropical paradise. Of course, it?s a little tough to bring the ocean inside, but you can certainly introduce a relaxing, tropical flair to give yourself the feel of paradise within your four bedroom walls. Here are some of our favorite décor tips to help bring paradise into your bedroom.
Think bright, think light
Natural light in a room has a revitalizing and soothing effect, and is an absolute must in creating a sense of peace and paradise in any bedroom. Work with whatever windows or doors your room has, and maximize them. Window dressings should be as light, airy and gauzy as possible. Think sheer voile cotton or a soft, sandy-colored linen to introduce a natural, beachy feel. Instead of the typical curtain rod, use bamboo to really play up the tropical theme. And keep wall colors light (especially if your room is on the smaller side). Bold, loud colors will make the room seem smaller and mute the effects of the natural light; they can even bring you stress. Soft shades of white, eggshell, or even soft pinks (like millennial pink) can calm the nerves, seriously open up a space, and extend the brightness of natural light in your room. If natural light is limited in your bedroom, don?t fret: you have options. Oftentimes bedrooms only have on...