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Michelle
I am redoing my bedroom. The beach and japanese things are my 2 favorite things in the world. How can i blend the 2 themes to where the room will look great? Im suck. Thanks for any suggestions Also, i'm redoing the flooring in the room. Any suggestions?
Answer
I'd go with something Polynesian which incorporates a tropical theme and has an Asian flair. Be careful about overdoing things so it doesn't end up looking kitschy. You know, tiki lights, totems, grass skirting, coconuts, etc. Unless that's your style.
When I think of Polynesian, I think about bamboo flooring, or parquetry--a mid-grade color, not too light, not too dark. You could do an accent wall in fabric or textured paneling (like novawall paneling-which helps lessen noise and looks sophisticated--I'm thinking a dark, wet sand color), or install a "living wall" panel of plants (for a nice verdant green), with a clerestory strip of low level lighting--or small pot lights to create mood. Without knowing the dimensions of your room, or your tastes, I'm doing a lot of guessing, so bear with me.
I'd put in some nice amber lighting to bounce the color around--wall sconces, task lighting, up-lights in the corners and a central light fixture hanging from the ceiling (could incorporate a ceiling fan here...). Mix neutral colors with stark white elements, vases for example and shiny elements of silver or brass. You might decide to have a few art pieces. I can picture a large fish bowl (modern style), filled with cowry shells as part of a water feature. Beach colors might include tequila orange, red pomegranate, deep turquoise or aqua, sunset yellows, midnight blues, that sort of thing. A trick I used in my office was to take different color bamboo poles (six ft. tall) from light tan, to mahogany red, to dark brown and finally black and put them into an old brass coal scuttle that's about two feet tall. I also varied their sizes, from large poles to reeds and made a sort of "fan tree" out of them.
You could also try a Bombay approach. Here the wood tones would be deeper. The accent wall might incorporate wide panel shutters back-lit by mood lighting, or a wide panel shutter room divider. Same kind of lighting elements. Thomasville has a Hemingway Collection which has a lot of these elements. In my mind I see old steamer trunks with brass fixtures and knobs, worn leather desk blotters, campaign table, faux ivory elements (like elephants, etc.), large fans, a panama style hat hanging from a clothes tree. Colors might include royal blues, teal greens, mustard yellows, ebony etc. Fabrics might include muslin, cotton, white satin.
Floor would be darker wood. Bedding could be stark white linens, maybe incorporate mosquito netting in one corner that drapes to the floor, back-lit for effect, and tied with a decorative tie back and tassel. Side table has a glass carafe on a silver tray. I always think mixing muted tones with shiny elements looks more sophisticated and interesting to the eye.
Again, include a water element or feature.
Another great source for ideas is Restoration Hardware.
I'd go with something Polynesian which incorporates a tropical theme and has an Asian flair. Be careful about overdoing things so it doesn't end up looking kitschy. You know, tiki lights, totems, grass skirting, coconuts, etc. Unless that's your style.
When I think of Polynesian, I think about bamboo flooring, or parquetry--a mid-grade color, not too light, not too dark. You could do an accent wall in fabric or textured paneling (like novawall paneling-which helps lessen noise and looks sophisticated--I'm thinking a dark, wet sand color), or install a "living wall" panel of plants (for a nice verdant green), with a clerestory strip of low level lighting--or small pot lights to create mood. Without knowing the dimensions of your room, or your tastes, I'm doing a lot of guessing, so bear with me.
I'd put in some nice amber lighting to bounce the color around--wall sconces, task lighting, up-lights in the corners and a central light fixture hanging from the ceiling (could incorporate a ceiling fan here...). Mix neutral colors with stark white elements, vases for example and shiny elements of silver or brass. You might decide to have a few art pieces. I can picture a large fish bowl (modern style), filled with cowry shells as part of a water feature. Beach colors might include tequila orange, red pomegranate, deep turquoise or aqua, sunset yellows, midnight blues, that sort of thing. A trick I used in my office was to take different color bamboo poles (six ft. tall) from light tan, to mahogany red, to dark brown and finally black and put them into an old brass coal scuttle that's about two feet tall. I also varied their sizes, from large poles to reeds and made a sort of "fan tree" out of them.
You could also try a Bombay approach. Here the wood tones would be deeper. The accent wall might incorporate wide panel shutters back-lit by mood lighting, or a wide panel shutter room divider. Same kind of lighting elements. Thomasville has a Hemingway Collection which has a lot of these elements. In my mind I see old steamer trunks with brass fixtures and knobs, worn leather desk blotters, campaign table, faux ivory elements (like elephants, etc.), large fans, a panama style hat hanging from a clothes tree. Colors might include royal blues, teal greens, mustard yellows, ebony etc. Fabrics might include muslin, cotton, white satin.
Floor would be darker wood. Bedding could be stark white linens, maybe incorporate mosquito netting in one corner that drapes to the floor, back-lit for effect, and tied with a decorative tie back and tassel. Side table has a glass carafe on a silver tray. I always think mixing muted tones with shiny elements looks more sophisticated and interesting to the eye.
Again, include a water element or feature.
Another great source for ideas is Restoration Hardware.
How would you throw the best beach party?
ajumbo05
I am planning on throwing a beach party in Wildwood Nj for spring break. What would you do to make it the best party. If you did have a beach party what did you do, and how did it go? We also want to get on a few rides at the Pier, so im trying to squeeze that in there as well. Any idea will work as long as its reasonable.
Answer
I did a beach party after I graduated. Here are some of the things I did:
1.) I didn't have a lot of cash, so for drinks, I made up tons of pitchers of island/beach-themed drinks and just served them that way. Things like margaritas, pina coladas, bay breezes, daiquiris, etc. We also had some soda, water, lemonade, iced tea, and some beer.
2.) For food, we had lots of fresh fruit (pineapple, melon, strawberries), and then we did some homemade potato chips with old bay seasoning, some dips, potato salad, fresh veggie tray, and then burgers and hot dogs. A friend brought some crab dip later, so you can always go with the seafood theme if you want.
3.) For decorations, I got a lot of bulk seashells and starfish and things from QualityShells.com and spread them around the tables with citronella candles (it was outside). We also put out a few tiki torches and that was really it. The table cloths and plates and stuff we got real cheap from a party supply store.
I hope this helps!
I did a beach party after I graduated. Here are some of the things I did:
1.) I didn't have a lot of cash, so for drinks, I made up tons of pitchers of island/beach-themed drinks and just served them that way. Things like margaritas, pina coladas, bay breezes, daiquiris, etc. We also had some soda, water, lemonade, iced tea, and some beer.
2.) For food, we had lots of fresh fruit (pineapple, melon, strawberries), and then we did some homemade potato chips with old bay seasoning, some dips, potato salad, fresh veggie tray, and then burgers and hot dogs. A friend brought some crab dip later, so you can always go with the seafood theme if you want.
3.) For decorations, I got a lot of bulk seashells and starfish and things from QualityShells.com and spread them around the tables with citronella candles (it was outside). We also put out a few tiki torches and that was really it. The table cloths and plates and stuff we got real cheap from a party supply store.
I hope this helps!
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