Incorporate cultural artifacts into your Spanish room design.
The thought of a relaxing vacation can instantly motivate you to get through a hard day. But sometimes you just can't get away. Whether it's the expense or lack of time, your trip to Spain has to be postponed. Bring the relaxing factor of your Spain vacation to your own bedroom with decorations that reflect the Spanish culture and aesthetic. Your room can trasnform into a quiet retreat where you can have your own siesta. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Measure the length of your ceiling from one wall to the wall across from it. Cut boards to the same length. Cut enough boards so that you can install them to your ceiling every 3 to 6 feet.
2. Stain the boards a dark brown color. Install them to your ceiling every 3 to 6 feet. The boards add architectural detail to the room as they look like support beams that are prevalent in Spanish homes.
3. Paint the walls. Use colors that are reminiscent of Mediterranean designs, such as earth tones like brown, red or orange. As an alternative opt for a relaxing cool color, such as blue, green or turquoise.
4. Convert your doorway into an arch if possible. As an alternative, paint an arch on a focal wall.
5. Accent your windows. Stain the window frame to match the beams. Add plantation shutters or colorful draperies.
6. Add wrought iron pieces to the room. Add a wrought iron bed, wall candelabra, cross, wall plaque or chandelier.
7. Add furnishings. Mix grand and ornate pieces with mission style furnishings that have straight lines. Pair a large armoire with a set of colonial night stands. An old trunk can serve as a table or footrest.
8. Layer linens in rich colors on the bed. A brown and blue color palette is an attractive combination. Add colorful pillows. Lay a rug in a coordinating color scheme on the floor near the bed.
9. Accessorize the room. Add colorful paintings to the walls. Add accessories that match the Spanish culture. Religious statues or figurines, pictures of Madrid, decorative fans or pictures of Flamenco dancers are a few options.
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