Choosing the best beach theme decor begins by selecting a color scheme and a piece to serve as a focal point, such as a large aquarium or colorful bed spread. Focus on a single beach color, such as blue, or incorporate a wide range of complementary colors into your decorating scheme. Beach theme decor can range from small accessories, such as sea shells and starfish, to larger items, such as shorebird statues, surfboard benches and beach chairs. Decorate walls with splashes of color like palm tree stencils and dolphin wall hangings.
Bring beach theme decor into your bedroom through color choices and accessories. Blues, greens and browns are all beach colors suitable for walls, carpets and bedspreads. Consider a headboard or bench made from actual surfboards. For an airy feel, use wispy, light-colored or white fabrics on a canopy bed or for curtains. Ceiling fans, potted tropical plants and beach chairs can help complete the look.
Decorate walls with beach murals, including sunsets or sunrises, and hang primitive wood signs pointing the way to the beach. Hang up groups of shadow box frames containing natural beach elements, such as seashells, seahorses and sand dollars. Wall decals and stencils can be used to add dolphins, beach umbrellas and palm trees to your walls. Sea shell- and bamboo-framed mirrors, art prints and oil paintings featuring fish and beach scenes are appropriate choices for beach theme decor. Metal sculptures of cranes, flamingos and ocean creatures are also good choices.
Bathroom beach theme decor includes seahorse- and sea shell-shaped soap and rugs and towel sets with embroidered beach accents. Colorful shower curtains can feature everything from an ocean sunset or beach scene to an underwater ocean scene. Vanity items, such as toothbrush holders, tissue box covers and soap dispensers, also are available in beach decor themes.
Kitchen beach theme decor includes table clothes, chair pads and curtains inspired by the beach. Fish-shaped serving platters and plates can be displayed, as can colorful, fish-covered drinking glasses and pitchers. Beach-inspired magnets and decals can be used to decorate refrigerators and dishwashers. Salt and pepper shakers are available in the shape of dolphins, whales and starfish. Canisters and paper towel holders are also available in beach themes.
Accents, such as dolphin-shaped door knockers, table lamps with flamingo bases and shell wine bottle holders, can help create a beach atmosphere. Add statues of various sizes that are reflective of shore birds, such as pelicans, ducks and cranes. Other accents to achieve a beach theme decor include beach-inspired bookends, candle holders and vases.