What child doesn’t love to play at the beach? If your kid loves to frolic in the surf and sand, then why restrict his or her fun to just those scant few summery days you and the family can get yourselves down to the nearest shore? Why not transform your children’s bedroom into a beach front fantasy that they can enjoy every day of their lives.
A beach theme fantasy bedroom is easy to create. Paint the ceiling bright sky blue, maybe dotted with billowy white clouds, and lit by a big, bold lighting fixture that emulates the shining, glimmering sun. Dot the ceiling with glow in the dark stars, planets, comets, meteor showers, and other nighttime phenomena for when the lights are out.
Paint the walls a deeper blue with highlights of white sea foam and tall wave crests, highlighted with images of dolphins, breaching whales, seals, sea turtles, seagulls, and other ocean life, as well as surfers, parasailers, water-skiers, and other ocean enthusiasts.
And speaking of the other life (human and otherwise) populating the typical beach scene, you can also add to the image by peopling the custom beach theme bedroom with stuffed sea animals as well as decorating it with surfboards, boogie boards, water-skis, inflatable rafts and water tubes, and other water-sport implements.
The floor of the room, meanwhile, can be divided in two: half covered in wood, ceramic, vinyl tile, or a beige carpet or floor mats evocative of the sandy shore and the other half covered in plush blue carpeting or floor mats reflective of where the water meets the shore.
The focal point of any bedroom is, of course, the bed. And the focal point of a custom beach theme bedroom would be a custom theme bed built in the shape of a structure typically seen on the sandy shore (like an adorable bungalow or thatched hut) or floating in the ocean (like a yacht, a sailboat, a rowboat, or a cruise ship).
On the display shelves on the room’s walls, built into the custom theme bed, and/or the surfaces of the various supplementary pieces of furniture in the room, you can display collections of seashells, coral, and sandglass. These ornaments also do well when glued onto the borders of mirrors, picture frames, and even on the custom theme bed itself.
Other details that help flesh out the fantasy may include a beach umbrella for shade and privacy, authentic beach furniture, along with fake rocks, boulders, and steep cliffs for depth. Ample soft pillows give a sense of floating on the water, and sheer, billowing fabrics evoke the constant light ocean breeze. A small working fountain can help add the sense and sounds of flowing water, and an aquarium filled with tropical fish or goldfish do well at adding an element of life brimming on your child’s private shores.
Lastly, be sure to provide plenty of beach toys for hours of beach front playtime fun. Every day is a beach day when your child lives in a custom beach theme bedroom.
Professional interior designer Joann Means spends her time assisting parents and children in designing custom theme bedrooms that bring their fondest fantasies to life. Beach themes are but one of the many fantasy theme environments Joann has put her experience to work in creating. At Sweet Dream Children’s Interiors http://www.sweetdreambed.com Joann starts out with custom theme beds as the bedroom’s centerpiece then expands the theme to encompass the rest of the child’s environment.
Whether your little boy or girl wants to live on the sandy or rocky ocean shores or under the sea or anywhere else, the custom theme beds Joann designs and her husband master carpenter Johnny Means builds are certain to set the stage for his or her fantasy come true. Visit Sweet Dream Children’s Interiors http://www.sweetdreambed.com and begin exploring the fantasy worlds possible for your child.
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American Home Rug Co. AT041SF Beach Rug AT041 Seafoam Shells and Seahorses Rug Size: 3′6 x 5′6 American Home Rug Co. AT041SF Featuring decorative seashore inspired, nautical rug designs, rugs in the Beach Rug collection are perfect for any room with a coastal living decor. Hand tufted in China with 100% acrylic, each plush rug in the Beach Rug collection is skillfully hand crafted using high quality yarns and dyes. Any rug in the Beach Rug collection will surely be an ideal accent to your n… |
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American Home Rug Co. AT041SF Beach Rug AT041 Seafoam Shells and Seahorses Rug Size: 5′ x 8′ American Home Rug Co. AT041SF Featuring decorative seashore inspired, nautical rug designs, rugs in the Beach Rug collection are perfect for any room with a coastal living decor. Hand tufted in China with 100% acrylic, each plush rug in the Beach Rug collection is skillfully hand crafted using high quality yarns and dyes. Any rug in the Beach Rug collection will surely be an ideal accent to your n… |
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American Home Rug Co. AT041SF Beach Rug AT041 Seafoam Shells and Seahorses Rug Size: 8′ x 11′ American Home Rug Co. AT041SF Featuring decorative seashore inspired, nautical rug designs, rugs in the Beach Rug collection are perfect for any room with a coastal living decor. Hand tufted in China with 100% acrylic, each plush rug in the Beach Rug collection is skillfully hand crafted using high quality yarns and dyes. Any rug in the Beach Rug collection will surely be an ideal accent to your n… |
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34-2075-01-db Dooney Horizon Med Seafoam Crossword Pouch $34.24 Officially branded designer cell phone case Made of high-quality leather with white stitching Fits most slim flip-style cell phones Snap closure secures cell phone Includes wrist strap… |
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Cotton/Lycra Strapless Bandeau Crop Tube Top (Click for 16 Colors). Available sizes S, M, L, XL Cotton/Lycra Strapless Bandeau Crop Top – Tube Top -. Wear as a layering piece or on its own. Measurements: Size SMALL: Top band 25.5 inches unstretched; 34 inches stretched. Front length top to bottom: 5.25 inches unstretched; 7.5 inches stretched Back length top to bottom: 3.75 inches unstretched; 5 inches stretched Size MED: Top band 26 inches unstretched; 36 inches stretched. Front length top … |
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MAXI W. BRAIDED KEYHOLE NECKLINE $60.00 … |
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Wallaroo Sydney Diva Sun Hat – UPF 50 $36.00 Wallaroos are low maintenance. Hand wash cold using mild detergent. Air dry. Do not use Woolite or bleach. Do not dry clean. Wallaroo Hat company guarantees your satisfaction. Wallaroo Sun Protection Commitment Wallaroo is committed to the elimination of skin cancer. Each year, they will donate 1% of their profits to skin cancer research, education and prevention in the United States…. |
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PS3 Rock Band Wireless Fender Precision Bass – Seafoam Green $84.99 FENDER(R) BASS REPLICA AT A 84% SCALE; UTILIZES UNIQUE DUAL/SPLIT STRUM BAR ; DOUBLES AS IN-GAME GUITAR WITH WHAMMY KNOB DIAL & SOLO FRET BUTTONS ; INCLUDES OFFICIAL FENDER(R) BASS SHOULDER STRAP; OFFICIALLY LICENSED… |
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MICRONET Microfiber Towel $19.99 MicroNet Advanced Microfiber’s specially engineered, high density knit fabric is a highly compactable, super absorbent material with absolutely unique water absorption and cleaning properties. The ultra-fine .2 denier microfiber weave dries quickly-90% of water is removed with hand wringing. MicroNet microfiber properties and luxuriant feel are ideal for the discriminating travel, outdoor and wate… |
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crocs Women’s Cleo Slide $29.95 Signature CrocsTM comfort in a modern two-band slide CrosliteTM upper Slender footbed features an elevated heel CrosliteTM sole Styled with strap pivots for a customized fit Constructed specifically for women’s feet Available in whole sizes only, half sizes please order the next size up… |
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Ranger Embossing Powders 1 oz. seafoam white $2.59 Enhance your artwork and memory crafting with the elegance of professional embossing. The Embossing Powders can be used over any type of water-based ink including dye, pigment, and embossing inks. They’re acid free and non-toxic for use in memory albums, scrapbooks, and photo journals. The powders are available in 1 oz. plastic jars. |
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Crayola Crayola Tropical Colors Marker Set set of 8 crayola tropical colors marker set $3.07 Let your child’s creativity take you back to the islands This tropical assortment includes Wild Orchid, Flamingo Pink, Coral Reef, Sandy Tan, Seafoam Green, Blue Lagoon, Tropical Violet, and Dolphin Gray. |
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Milestones Tile and Mosaic Accessories 4 oz. bag tumbled beach glass $3.38 Lots of fun extra bits to put into your mosaics and Milestones Stepping Stones kits Great for decorating and enhancing your stepping stones.Glass Mini Gems: little glass dots, between 1/4 in. and 3/4 in. diameter, in assorted colors. 4 oz. bag (approximately 30-35 pieces).Tropical Shells: an assortment of real sea shells up to 1 1/2 in. Ideal for any beach or tropical-themed project. 2 oz. bag (approximately 20-30 pieces).Heart Tiles: 3/4 in. x 3/4 in. heart-shaped tiles in an assortment of vibrant colors. 4 oz. bag (approximately 15-20 pieces).Tumbled Beach Glass: chips of frosted beach glass in assorted colors. 4 oz. bag (approximately 15-20 pieces).Glass Chips: small pieces of broken glass, available in either primary or bright color assortments. 4 oz. bag (approximately 20-30 pieces). |
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Strathmore Announcement Card Palm Beach white with no deckle pack of 10 $3.61 This small card is ideally suited for formal announcements, gift enclosures, invitations, change of address and thank you notes. Cards are 3.5 in. x 4.875 in. made of 80 lb. cover paper, except Palm Beach white is made of 65 lb. cover paper. Matching envelopes are 3.625 in. x 5.125 in. made of 80 lb. text paper. Sold in packs of 10. Acid free. |
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Crescent Mat Board Pompano Beach white pack of 25 1000 $146.45 Crescent’s line of Decorative Matboard offers versatility and affordability. The textured boards are available in a full range of soft colors that reflect today’s trends in art and home decor. Surface paper colors are specially formulated to provide high fade and bleed resistance. The boards also feature buffered, acid-free cores and backing papers. Boards measure 32 in. x 40 in. and are 0.052 – 0.060 in. thick. |
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Crescent Mat Board palm beach white pack of 25 987 $141.96 Crescent’s line of Decorative Matboard offers versatility and affordability. The textured boards are available in a full range of soft colors that reflect today’s trends in art and home decor. Surface paper colors are specially formulated to provide high fade and bleed resistance. The boards also feature buffered, acid-free cores and backing papers. Boards measure 32 in. x 40 in. and are 0.052 – 0.060 in. thick. |
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Artistic Wire Buy the Dozen 22 gauge $11.39 12 pack of five yard spools of wire in assorted colors. Artistic Wire is permanent colored, round, light-gauge copper wire making it perfect for craft applications. It’s easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads. Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving. Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Silver-plated 22 and 24 gauge wire sets contain: orchid, peach, peacock blue, rose, silver blue, fuschia, seafoam green, non tarnish silver, tangerine, lemon, Christmas green, ice blue. Silver-plated 26 gauge wire sets contain: gold, white, amethyst, lilac, plum, peacock blue, rose, lemon, silver blue, non tarnish silver, tangerine, seafoam green. Regular wire sets (all 3 gauges) contain: aqua, dark blue, brown, kelly green, natural, purple, red, egg white, burgundy, gun metal, tinned copper, non tarnish brass. Note: colors included in set may vary. |
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Artistic Wire Buy the Dozen 22 gauge silver plated $18.98 12 pack of five yard spools of wire in assorted colors. Artistic Wire is permanent colored, round, light-gauge copper wire making it perfect for craft applications. It’s easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads. Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving. Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Silver-plated 22 and 24 gauge wire sets contain: orchid, peach, peacock blue, rose, silver blue, fuschia, seafoam green, non tarnish silver, tangerine, lemon, Christmas green, ice blue. Silver-plated 26 gauge wire sets contain: gold, white, amethyst, lilac, plum, peacock blue, rose, lemon, silver blue, non tarnish silver, tangerine, seafoam green. Regular wire sets (all 3 gauges) contain: aqua, dark blue, brown, kelly green, natural, purple, red, egg white, burgundy, gun metal, tinned copper, non tarnish brass. Note: colors included in set may vary. |
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Artistic Wire Buy the Dozen 24 gauge silver plated $15.03 12 pack of five yard spools of wire in assorted colors. Artistic Wire is permanent colored, round, light-gauge copper wire making it perfect for craft applications. It’s easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads. Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving. Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Silver-plated 22 and 24 gauge wire sets contain: orchid, peach, peacock blue, rose, silver blue, fuschia, seafoam green, non tarnish silver, tangerine, lemon, Christmas green, ice blue. Silver-plated 26 gauge wire sets contain: gold, white, amethyst, lilac, plum, peacock blue, rose, lemon, silver blue, non tarnish silver, tangerine, seafoam green. Regular wire sets (all 3 gauges) contain: aqua, dark blue, brown, kelly green, natural, purple, red, egg white, burgundy, gun metal, tinned copper, non tarnish brass. Note: colors included in set may vary. |
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Artistic Wire Buy the Dozen 26 gauge $11.39 12 pack of five yard spools of wire in assorted colors. Artistic Wire is permanent colored, round, light-gauge copper wire making it perfect for craft applications. It’s easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads. Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving. Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Silver-plated 22 and 24 gauge wire sets contain: orchid, peach, peacock blue, rose, silver blue, fuschia, seafoam green, non tarnish silver, tangerine, lemon, Christmas green, ice blue. Silver-plated 26 gauge wire sets contain: gold, white, amethyst, lilac, plum, peacock blue, rose, lemon, silver blue, non tarnish silver, tangerine, seafoam green. Regular wire sets (all 3 gauges) contain: aqua, dark blue, brown, kelly green, natural, purple, red, egg white, burgundy, gun metal, tinned copper, non tarnish brass. Note: colors included in set may vary. |
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Artistic Wire Buy the Dozen 26 gauge silver plated $15.19 12 pack of five yard spools of wire in assorted colors. Artistic Wire is permanent colored, round, light-gauge copper wire making it perfect for craft applications. It’s easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads. Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving. Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Silver-plated 22 and 24 gauge wire sets contain: orchid, peach, peacock blue, rose, silver blue, fuschia, seafoam green, non tarnish silver, tangerine, lemon, Christmas green, ice blue. Silver-plated 26 gauge wire sets contain: gold, white, amethyst, lilac, plum, peacock blue, rose, lemon, silver blue, non tarnish silver, tangerine, seafoam green. Regular wire sets (all 3 gauges) contain: aqua, dark blue, brown, kelly green, natural, purple, red, egg white, burgundy, gun metal, tinned copper, non tarnish brass. Note: colors included in set may vary. |
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Artistic Wire Buy the Dozen 24 gauge $11.39 12 pack of five yard spools of wire in assorted colors. Artistic Wire is permanent colored, round, light-gauge copper wire making it perfect for craft applications. It’s easy to bend, yet it holds its shape to make loops and rounded bends for creating beautiful jewelry, home decor items, paper crafts, gifts, or wire beads. Artistic Wire is available in a variety of colors and gauges for everything from delicate shuttle tatting to basket weaving. Artistic Wire is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process. After the enamel is applied, the wire is clear coated to prevent tarnishing. Silver-plated 22 and 24 gauge wire sets contain: orchid, peach, peacock blue, rose, silver blue, fuschia, seafoam green, non tarnish silver, tangerine, lemon, Christmas green, ice blue. Silver-plated 26 gauge wire sets contain: gold, white, amethyst, lilac, plum, peacock blue, rose, lemon, silver blue, non tarnish silver, tangerine, seafoam green. Regular wire sets (all 3 gauges) contain: aqua, dark blue, brown, kelly green, natural, purple, red, egg white, burgundy, gun metal, tinned copper, non tarnish brass. Note: colors included in set may vary. |
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Krylon Paper Finishes that Add Texture 3 oz. sandy beach Make it Stone $3.98 It’s easy to combine Krylon colors and textures for dramatic and unique effects. Dimensional designs and accents jump off the page with sandy textures, webbed effects, and more. Convenient 3 oz. cans. Webbing Spray–Match Webbing Spray to the mood of your memory, from elegant marble to dainty lace or even spooky spider webs. Spray lightly for a marble-like finish or heavily for a funky string-like appearance. Webbing spray adds interest to photo mats, tags, backgrounds, greeting cards, or any paper project. Glitter Spray–Glitter Spray makes memories sparkle, from little girl fairy dust to grown-up celebrations. It adds instant shimmer to scrapbook pages that feature weddings, holidays, kids, teens, proms, birthdays, anniversaries and more. Make It Suede Textured Paint–Suede is irresistible & its rich texture so soft and so supple that you have to reach out and touch it when you see it. You can recreate this luxurious texture on your scrapbook layouts and other paper crafts with Make It Suede. The soft, textured finish resembles actual suede and is especially great for rugged, outdoor layouts. Make It Stone Textured Paint–Put the sand in your surf page or the granite in your Grand Canyon layout. A quick spray of Make It Stone? Textured Paint adds dimension and texture to plain paper and recreates the actual look of stone. When sprayed lightly, Make It Stone White Onyx resembles snow falling, which is wonderful for winter scrapbook pages. |
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Strathmore Blank Greeting Cards with Envelopes 5 in. x 6.875 in. cards palm beach white with no deckle pack of 10 with envelopes $4.62 Creative Greeting Cards are the greeting cards you create yourself This multimedia card is ideal for designs created with colored pencils, pens, charcoal, light washes, rubber stamping collages and more. The colorful deckle edge adds a touch of elegance to your greeting. These cards can be used to design a greeting for any occasion from birthdays, holidays and invitations to general correspondence. Cards are 5 in. x 6.875 in. and made of 80 lb. cover paper. Matching envelopes are 5.25 in. x 7.25 in. and made of 80 lb. text paper. Acid Free. |
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Strathmore Blank Greeting Cards with Envelopes 5 in. x 6.875 in. cards palm beach white with no deckle pack of 50 with envelopes $18.6 Creative Greeting Cards are the greeting cards you create yourself This multimedia card is ideal for designs created with colored pencils, pens, charcoal, light washes, rubber stamping collages and more. The colorful deckle edge adds a touch of elegance to your greeting. These cards can be used to design a greeting for any occasion from birthdays, holidays and invitations to general correspondence. Cards are 5 in. x 6.875 in. and made of 80 lb. cover paper. Matching envelopes are 5.25 in. x 7.25 in. and made of 80 lb. text paper. Acid Free. |
