I need some room ideas/themes!!!?

Beach Babe

Ok, so i'm moving and have a new room. I want my room to be like a beach type theme. So any links/pictures would be great.
Next I have a walk-in closet (not connected to my room) I know I want a pink/zebra stripes/princess look for my closet, again any links/pictures would be great!
Third, my bathroom...I think i would like a paris theme for that but feel free to put any ideas up!
And last I also may have a living room/hang out room. What would you do (if you were a teen or already are) for a hang out room. (colors, designs, things to hang up, etc.) Thanks for all the help!!!!

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BEDROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For a beach-themed room, paint the walls blue and have white or oak trim. Have a white ceiling (makes the room look bigger and brighter) and tan or beige floors (like sand). Hang fish nets, lighthouses, and other beach pictures on the walls. You can find decorative sea shells and other beach items at craft stores and some furniture stores. If you want, you can get an image wallpaper of a sunset or the ocean. Other ideas are to hang a hammock in your room, set up a tiki bar, get decorative surf boards, etc. Put up a boarder that is beachy. If it were my room, I would have a brigth pink comforter and a pink hibiscus flower boarder because I like the beach and I like pink.

Here are some sample rooms for you:

http://www.homebasedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Beach-Theme-Home-Decor-Bedroom.jpg

http://muralmax.com/Images/sassyreef/dsc01541small.jpg.w300h400.jpg

http://image57.webshots.com/557/0/57/74/2115057740089371159hzCHRV_fs.jpg

CLOSET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint the inside of your closet pink and get a stencil to paint zebra stripes on the back wall. Have white trim and a white ceiling to get that princess look and to keep the closet big and bright. You can also buy pink hangers for your clothes (I have them). If there is an outlet in the closet, you can line the ceiling with pink Christmas lights. You could also put down a pink zebra rug.

Here are some pink closets. I'm not sure that they are what you're looking for, but they may help you think of good ideas.

http://www.evadesigns.com/pics/Pink_Kid_Closet.jpg

http://www.dominiquesonline.co.za/files/images/Pink%20Bedroom%20Closet.jpg

http://flooringcarpetsrugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Pink-Zebra-Rug.jpg

BATHROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint the walls blue and then stencil in a black silouette of the Eiffle tower. Also paint some stars. A Paris-at-night scene would be really awesome. If you google "Eiffle tower bathroom accessories" you should be able to find some neat stuff for your bathroom.

LIVING ROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Make sure you have a TV and plenty of room to lounge (lots of chairs). Make the room welcoming and fun, but now tacky (ie: neon paint). I'm sure you'll think of something cool to do here.

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Corpus Chrisit, Texas hotels?

What is the best Hotel on North Padre Island?

Answer
...we donât stay in local hotels very often. However, my kids have gone on mini-vacations to the Island and they adore this one:


1)
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
CORPUS CHRISTI-N PADRE ISLAND
15202 WINDWARD DR.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78418 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-361-9498041 | Hotel Fax: 1-361-9499139

From http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ss/1/en/hotel/pdino;jsessionid=RITPGYTPM2PO2CTGWAKCJBQKM0YDKIY4?firstpoint=dcb1&_requestid=137006# :

"Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort in Corpus Christi, Texas is North Padre Islandâs only full service hotel located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Hand painted murals surround the lobby and every guestroom has a microwave and mini-fridge, plus all standard amenities. Many even offer an ocean view and a balcony. Seasonal childrenâs activities, an outdoor playground, and an indoor game room create a perfect family beach vacation. The two large outdoor swimming pools overlook the natural beauty of the ocean. Live weekend entertainment is provided at the outdoor Sand Bar from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Corporate guests can conduct business with a choice of 3 meeting rooms. Our full service restaurant, the Jolly Pelican, and indoor bar complete this perfect hotel package! Golf and tennis are less than 1 mile from the hotel. The USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum and the Texas State Aquarium are 22 miles away. Downtown Corpus Christi provides night life fun, daily fishing and sightseeing boats and bicycle rentals. For sports enthusiasts, check out the Hooks or Aviators baseball at Whataburger Field, Hammerhead Football, the Rayz Hockey team, and the Texas A & M Islander basketball team. The Texas Treasure Casino Ship is just 20 minutes from the hotel. Nature is at its best, so fish from Bob Hall pier, kayak around Packery Channel, surf at J. P. Luby Park, boat around Bird Island, or walk the many birding trails around the Coastal Bend. The memories are free and yours to keep!"

2)
If you want history then try the Tarpon Inn - Franklin D. Roosevelt used to stay there when he came down to fish. It actually was built back in 1886 out of lumber left over from Civil War barracks, and was used to house the workers for the Mansfield Jetty at Aransas Pass. It became a hotel after that and was thoroughly rebuilt after the 1919 hurricane with special reinforcing pilings that go through the whole structure top to bottom. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has 24 rooms, each very different but each with A/C, heating, private bath, access to the shady porch with plenty of rocking chairs, and furnished with antiques. One thing it does not have are televisions and telephones in the rooms, although for the electronically addicted they do have wi-fi. They also have a new pool.

The Tarpon Inn
200 E Cotter Ave
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-5555 thetarponinn.com
3)
Another one my kids love is this one because of its amazing pools. It is actually condominiums so each place has a kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom(s). Some are individually owned and some belong to the resort so state of repair and style of decor varies. Ask for one of the recently remodeled units for the best repair (but this is not luxury accomodations - it is just a place at the beach):

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center

6317 State Highway 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-5011 port-royal.com
The web site says:
"The most recreationally complete resort condominium facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. Port Royal offers a premier beachfront location with 25 acres of recreation and relaxation. With 210 luxurious condominium suites and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, Port Royal can meet most any need - for business or pleasure. The pools include elaborate water slides (the slides close in mid-November for the winter season), There is also a private boardwalk to the beach, 2 lighted tennis courts, outdoor shuffleboard, water & sand volleyball courts, horseshoes. Fishing, golf and daily sailing adventures are nearby."

I need some room ideas/themes!!!?

Beach Babe

Ok, so i'm moving and have a new room. I want my room to be like a beach type theme. So any links/pictures would be great.
Next I have a walk-in closet (not connected to my room) I know I want a pink/zebra stripes/princess look for my closet, again any links/pictures would be great!
Third, my bathroom...I think i would like a paris theme for that but feel free to put any ideas up!
And last I also may have a living room/hang out room. What would you do (if you were a teen or already are) for a hang out room. (colors, designs, things to hang up, etc.) Thanks for all the help!!!!

Answer
BEDROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For a beach-themed room, paint the walls blue and have white or oak trim. Have a white ceiling (makes the room look bigger and brighter) and tan or beige floors (like sand). Hang fish nets, lighthouses, and other beach pictures on the walls. You can find decorative sea shells and other beach items at craft stores and some furniture stores. If you want, you can get an image wallpaper of a sunset or the ocean. Other ideas are to hang a hammock in your room, set up a tiki bar, get decorative surf boards, etc. Put up a boarder that is beachy. If it were my room, I would have a brigth pink comforter and a pink hibiscus flower boarder because I like the beach and I like pink.

Here are some sample rooms for you:

http://www.homebasedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Beach-Theme-Home-Decor-Bedroom.jpg

http://muralmax.com/Images/sassyreef/dsc01541small.jpg.w300h400.jpg

http://image57.webshots.com/557/0/57/74/2115057740089371159hzCHRV_fs.jpg

CLOSET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint the inside of your closet pink and get a stencil to paint zebra stripes on the back wall. Have white trim and a white ceiling to get that princess look and to keep the closet big and bright. You can also buy pink hangers for your clothes (I have them). If there is an outlet in the closet, you can line the ceiling with pink Christmas lights. You could also put down a pink zebra rug.

Here are some pink closets. I'm not sure that they are what you're looking for, but they may help you think of good ideas.

http://www.evadesigns.com/pics/Pink_Kid_Closet.jpg

http://www.dominiquesonline.co.za/files/images/Pink%20Bedroom%20Closet.jpg

http://flooringcarpetsrugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Pink-Zebra-Rug.jpg

BATHROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Paint the walls blue and then stencil in a black silouette of the Eiffle tower. Also paint some stars. A Paris-at-night scene would be really awesome. If you google "Eiffle tower bathroom accessories" you should be able to find some neat stuff for your bathroom.

LIVING ROOM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Make sure you have a TV and plenty of room to lounge (lots of chairs). Make the room welcoming and fun, but now tacky (ie: neon paint). I'm sure you'll think of something cool to do here.

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What paint colors would be ideal for a serene home office with Scandinavian-modern furniture and aesthetics?

Skylark

My stepmom is in the process of converting two small guest bedrooms into one large home office that is adjacent to a nursery. The room that is connected to the nursery (by a bathroom) is currently painted a medium-hued turquoise called Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball, and will serve sort of like the sitting area of the office. She adores the color, and will most likely keep it. The other room is wallpapered, but they're going to remove the paper and paint. There is still a partial wall up, so even though the space is open, there is a separation between the two rooms. This is why I think it would be nice to have the rooms two different colors that harmonize with one another. She is considering painting three walls a cloud white and having one accent wall with color.

All of the furniture that will go in the room has a Scandinavian-modern aesthetic to it, sort of like the IKEA style but higher quality. Most pieces are either white or blonde wood, and have clean lines. There is a lot of natural light streaming in. She is wanting the space to have a serene vibe to it with colors that are calming but not boring. We're in Southern California, so she's considering incorporating some ocean-inspired decor, like a driftwood coffee table and maybe sea glass colors, but it won't be like a "beach theme."

Do you have any paint color suggestions? Unfortunately, I'm in college several hours away, so I don't have any photos to share of the space.
This is the color of the room that is already painted: http://us.farrow-ball.com/blue-ground/colours/fcp-product/100210

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I think I'd go for a light grey, either true grey or possibly a little on the blue side. It's certainly serene. It looks businesslike. It can go with an ocean theme. Think of the colour of an ocean just after a storm.
It will go with the furniture. A sand colour might be all right too but you'd have to be sure it goes okay with the blond wood. You could accuse grey of being boring, but it makes an excellent background colour and if you put an interesting piece of art or two on a wall, that will liven it up a lot.

I like that turquoise colour a lot too but combining with other colours is a bit tough without having it look like a kid's playroom. Anything red, pink, or coral is out. Yellow might work but it better be a very subdued yellow. Green just won't go. A medium blue might be okay but if it's too pale it will look cheap beside the turquoise and too dark will overwhelm everything else.

Corpus Chrisit, Texas hotels?

Doreen

What is the best Hotel on North Padre Island?

Answer
...we donât stay in local hotels very often. However, my kids have gone on mini-vacations to the Island and they adore this one:


1)
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort
CORPUS CHRISTI-N PADRE ISLAND
15202 WINDWARD DR.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78418 UNITED STATES
Hotel Front Desk: 1-361-9498041 | Hotel Fax: 1-361-9499139

From http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ss/1/en/hotel/pdino;jsessionid=RITPGYTPM2PO2CTGWAKCJBQKM0YDKIY4?firstpoint=dcb1&_requestid=137006# :

"Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort in Corpus Christi, Texas is North Padre Islandâs only full service hotel located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Hand painted murals surround the lobby and every guestroom has a microwave and mini-fridge, plus all standard amenities. Many even offer an ocean view and a balcony. Seasonal childrenâs activities, an outdoor playground, and an indoor game room create a perfect family beach vacation. The two large outdoor swimming pools overlook the natural beauty of the ocean. Live weekend entertainment is provided at the outdoor Sand Bar from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Corporate guests can conduct business with a choice of 3 meeting rooms. Our full service restaurant, the Jolly Pelican, and indoor bar complete this perfect hotel package! Golf and tennis are less than 1 mile from the hotel. The USS Lexington Aircraft Carrier Museum and the Texas State Aquarium are 22 miles away. Downtown Corpus Christi provides night life fun, daily fishing and sightseeing boats and bicycle rentals. For sports enthusiasts, check out the Hooks or Aviators baseball at Whataburger Field, Hammerhead Football, the Rayz Hockey team, and the Texas A & M Islander basketball team. The Texas Treasure Casino Ship is just 20 minutes from the hotel. Nature is at its best, so fish from Bob Hall pier, kayak around Packery Channel, surf at J. P. Luby Park, boat around Bird Island, or walk the many birding trails around the Coastal Bend. The memories are free and yours to keep!"

2)
If you want history then try the Tarpon Inn - Franklin D. Roosevelt used to stay there when he came down to fish. It actually was built back in 1886 out of lumber left over from Civil War barracks, and was used to house the workers for the Mansfield Jetty at Aransas Pass. It became a hotel after that and was thoroughly rebuilt after the 1919 hurricane with special reinforcing pilings that go through the whole structure top to bottom. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and has 24 rooms, each very different but each with A/C, heating, private bath, access to the shady porch with plenty of rocking chairs, and furnished with antiques. One thing it does not have are televisions and telephones in the rooms, although for the electronically addicted they do have wi-fi. They also have a new pool.

The Tarpon Inn
200 E Cotter Ave
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-5555 thetarponinn.com
3)
Another one my kids love is this one because of its amazing pools. It is actually condominiums so each place has a kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom(s). Some are individually owned and some belong to the resort so state of repair and style of decor varies. Ask for one of the recently remodeled units for the best repair (but this is not luxury accomodations - it is just a place at the beach):

Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center

6317 State Highway 361
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-5011 port-royal.com
The web site says:
"The most recreationally complete resort condominium facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. Port Royal offers a premier beachfront location with 25 acres of recreation and relaxation. With 210 luxurious condominium suites and over 7,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, Port Royal can meet most any need - for business or pleasure. The pools include elaborate water slides (the slides close in mid-November for the winter season), There is also a private boardwalk to the beach, 2 lighted tennis courts, outdoor shuffleboard, water & sand volleyball courts, horseshoes. Fishing, golf and daily sailing adventures are nearby."

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I'm 13, have a room in my basment with ugly paneling. I want to make it a themed room, what can I do?

kids bedroom ocean decor image

Laurenhc96

I have horrible panneling in my room. I guess I could use wallpaper and not pain. I was thinking maybe and ocean themed room or a night club. If you have any ideas like themes, carpet, wallpaper or furniture suggestion, please help me!!!
Thanks! Hawaian seems so freaking awesome!

Answer
I would love to have a room with ugly paneling in it because then I could paint it. Painted paneling is so charming that you will see lots of furniture ads with painted paneling as the background -- look at how many Pottery Barn pictures have it.

You have great decorating instinct to envision a beach theme with painted paneling. The easiest way to decorate a fabulous looking room is to start with an inspiration picture. Here are some links with several hundred gorgeous decorating pictures. Save the ones you like best to your computer, then you and your mom can narrow it down to your favorite one or two pictures for color scheme and other ideas. Try to imagine yourself in the room you see in the photo. Do you feel too hot in there in summer? Too cold in there in winter? When you're sad does the room cheer you up? Does the room make you feel high energy, or relaxed and sleepy?

This link is cottage decor, and it has bedrooms and other rooms (pics are after you scroll down a little). It has lots of painted paneling walls, very pretty feminine bedrooms, some cool antique touches, and some darling beach-themed rooms as well. This link has lots of decorating ideas you can do for not much money.
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/gal0407212710549.html?59

This link has some little kid bedrooms, some teen bedrooms, and some lovely guest bedrooms -- basically, anything with twin beds in it:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/gal030827409081.html?16

This link is adult bedrooms:
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/gal010651154004.html?52

I'm pretty sure you're going to get some very good ideas in there and end up with a really pretty room you love. Have fun and happy decorating!

Your review on Carlsbad Seapointe Resort in California?

Jennifer S

For those who have been there, whats good and whats bad? how are the rooms?

Answer
This is a wonderful vacation spot!!
Perfect location, helpful staff, across the street from the beach, beach goodies and a wagon available from the activity center, activities for adults and children!!
We had a one bedroom with a full kitchen and a fabulous view.
The location is also marvelous--walking distance to get to the Coaster to get to San Diego, minutes away to get to all kinds of shopping (Costco, outlet mall, restaurants, grocery store, pharmacy, etc...), and freeway close to many attractions--perfect!
The lobby area is also very welcoming with coffee, tea, and fruit for the guests.

BEAUTIFUL VIEW right off Carlsbad Blvd!

I celebrated an early Father's Day / Birthday here last weekend and fell in love with Carlsbad. We had a 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. it comes with a full kitchen (fridge, stove, dish washer, cookware, silverware and glassware), and a patio facing the ocean. The VIEW from our room was AMAZING! the ocean was mysterious and deep blue, the sun was shiny and warm, the sea breeze was warm and welcoming - everything was so perfect!

The decor of the condo is a little out of date (e.g. pastel wall border stickers & mint color carpet). The bath tub is a little small. Wish there is more than 1 pool table because it is always taken. But these are minor problems and can be fixed easily.

The rate for a 1br / 1ba condo ranges from $239 ~ $359 per night.

I will definitely come back again for special occasions.
I stayed here for a nice get away while staying local. I had a two bedroom with a full kitchen and a little patio that faced the ocean. This is a real nice place. It has a club house, a gym, two pools (one for adults only) and a fun play area for kids that includes a pirate ship and a little water theme area.

It's located right across the 101 from the ocean, so beautiful views! There is no restaurant but since you have a kitchen you can drive across the I-5 to the Costco or down the road to the Ralph's. They also have a basket ball court, tennis courts, pool and ping pong table on the bottom floor.

The only reason this place didn't get a 5 star rating is because my unit was on the back end of the resort which is facing the Coaster train track (a little noisy) and we were situated right next to the club house which is used for weddings on the weekend. And yes, you guessed right, there was a wedding on the Sunday we checked in. It was a little loud.

I also hear that if you are a owner at this timeshare, you can rent the clubhouse for around $100 or $200! That is a steal! The Clubhouse faces the Ocean and the pool area. Nice location for a casual wedding.

So check on their nightly rates if you are coming to the area because this is a pretty good location. I called the front desk to get an idea of rates and I was told the nightly rate can range from $239 a night during spring and upwards of $300 during peak season. But considering this is for a 2bd/2bath, full kitchen, ocean view, that is pretty good. Across from the ocean, minutes from the freeway, one exit from the Carlsbad Outlet Mall and down the 101 from the quaint little town of Carlsbad.
I stayed here in July of 2009 with my two little girls, ages 3 and 6. We had a one bedroom condo, so they slept on the sleeper sofa and I got my own bed. While not luxurious, the accommodations were nice. Perfect for the beach. We had a great view of the ocean from our balcony and a fireplace in the living room. Every morning we would go down to the activity center and pick up a radio flyer wagon, fill it with towels, buckets, and shovels and head off to the beach. My six year old would pull my 3 year old in the wagon across the highway, which sounds scary, but there is a light so it's quite safe. The hotel had events like making snores and a poolside BBQ with live music, at little or no cost. They also offered inexpensive crafts for the kids ($1-$3), and my kids had a great time doing those. I would have come here again this year, but was unable to trade my timeshare, and this year we're at the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, which is okay, but I prefer the Seapointe.

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