| There are many different types of bedding that can | | | | reds, yellows and blues in the fish inhabiting the |
| make you feel as if you are vacationing in the islands | | | | waters near coral reefs. Find the same bright colors in |
| in the middle of February. Tropical bedding can picture | | | | your bedding to make your room seem warmer |
| lighthouses, boats, beautiful beach sunsets or just a | | | | even when the weather is icy outdoors. |
| simple seashell motif. The colors and prints of this | | | | A lighthouse sitting on a sandy coastline with the |
| style of decor can do a lot to heal your winter blues, | | | | ocean in the background brings up visions of a |
| at least when it comes to your bedroom furnishing | | | | seaside getaway. The soothing colors of sea blues |
| and linens. These are some tips that you may not | | | | and sandy browns with a touch of white caps are |
| have considered to get the feel of the tropics. | | | | perfect for a coastal themed bedroom. You can |
| Color is a great way to make your room feel like | | | | even add a palm tree or two to bring the tropical |
| you're on a Caribbean vacation. Solid colors can be | | | | theme into focus. |
| combined with prints and other decorations to add | | | | Sailboats moving across tropical waters with sails |
| the most effective look. If you want to go a little | | | | billowing in the wind is another great coastal image |
| more extreme, find solid colors in tropical hues of | | | | for your bedroom. The brilliant blues and whites of |
| bright orange, brilliant lime green and hot pink to add | | | | the water and foam combined with bright red can |
| a touch of the abundant fruits you find in the islands. | | | | lend a real nautical feel. You can also pick up on the |
| Tropical flowers or the birds are another way to get | | | | yellow of the sun and the bright colors of a tropical |
| the tropics captured in your bedding. Go with bright | | | | sunset to add spice to the image you are creating. |
| colors and look for hummingbirds, parrots or | | | | Mix and match colors and images to get the right |
| flamingos. The colors of bird of paradise flowers or | | | | feel. Because the tropics have more than one type |
| hibiscus will bring back memories of your last vacation | | | | of atmosphere, your room can reflect more than one |
| in Hawaii. You can pair the prints with solid colors in | | | | image and still be considered tropical. |
| the pillows, comforters and curtains in order to get | | | | Many bedding sets have images of seashells. Some |
| the most out of your theme. | | | | sets feature embroidered edging that looks like |
| Fish themes are another idea that could be used to | | | | scallop or nautilus shells. Even muted colors finished |
| convey a laid-back, warm beach feeling to your | | | | off with shell decorations can be a wonderful |
| bedroom. If you've ever spent time snorkeling in | | | | reminder of the tropics. |
| warm ocean waters, you've probably seen brilliant | | | | |