The ocean is a very popular decorating theme, and this comes as no surprise. The ocean evokes thoughts of crisp cool breezes, sandy beaches, and natural treasures washed in by the tide, and it is a relaxing and inspirational theme. Since the bathroom is naturally associated with water it is the ideal space for decorating with an ocean theme. With wall color and creative decor it is very easy to impressively decorate a bathroom with a unique ocean theme. Instead of visiting a local discount store for mass produced items with an ocean theme, consider the following unique decorating ideas. Your bathroom will look like a well-decorated cabana on the ocean shore, and it will also have a unique new theme that is sure to impress.

Begin Decorating with Color

A bathroom with an ocean theme should reflect the colors of the ocean shore. Begin by giving the walls a coat or two of paint in light sea green, pale sky blue, or muted aqua. The color will serve as the perfect backdrop for decorating with decor that has an ocean theme, and it will bring the entire look together after placing wall decor and countertop accents. Visit your local paint retailer and view the many decorating options. You might even consider painting one wall a different color and transforming it into a focal point for decorating with wall art.   

Create a Beach Glass Candle Display for Decorating

Bits of beach glass are polished treasures washed up by the ocean waves, and it is ideal for creating a candle display for decorating with an ocean theme. Begin by covering the bottom of a small dish with a layer of sand. Choose natural sand or white craft sand, and top it with several pieces of colorful beach glass. Place a fragrant votive candle in the center, and light it for candlelit baths. The candlelight will create a mystical glow and illuminate the bits of beach glass that surround it.

Make a Backdrop for Decorating with Wall Decor

Wall decor is a must when decorating a bathroom with an ocean theme, and a unique backdrop can be made to highlight a work of nautical metal wall art. Purchase a yard of fishing net, and hang it on a bare bathroom wall using small hooks or nails. Mount nautical wall art in the center such as a sailing ship or an ocean shore scene, and attach eye-catching shells, starfish, and sand dollars to the netting. Fishing net and other sea treasures can be found in most major craft stores, and they can be used when decorating with an ocean theme. 

Create a Treasure Bottle for Decorating a Shelf or Countertop

An ocean treasure bottle is perfect for decorating a bathroom with an ocean theme, and it can be made with a little sand, treasures from the ocean, a bottle with a lid that seals, and raffia. Simply fill the bottle partway with natural or colored sand, and fill it the rest of the way with shells, beach glass, and polished seaside stones. Seal the top, and tie it with raffia that coordinates well with the decorating scheme and colors of the bathroom. Place it on the bathroom countertop or on a shelf. It will make a lovely display for decorating a bathroom with an ocean theme, and for far less than a similar item sold in stores.

Decorating with a Shell Printed Shower Curtain

Instead of buying a shower curtain covered with underwater cartoon characters or an ocean scene that is anything but realistic, create a shell printed shower curtain with elegance and style. With a few textured shells, a plain fabric shower curtain, and latex paint, anyone can make a shower curtain with an ocean theme that will cost less and look far more impressive than anything sold in stores.

Purchase a solid black or dark blue fabric shower curtain and cream-colored latex craft paint. Lay the shower curtain on a soft surface such as piece of scrap carpeting, and paint the back of the first textured seashell with latex craft paint. Carefully roll the back of the painted shell onto the fabric and pull it straight up to reveal a seashell print. Continue decorating the shower curtain using this process until it is covered with seashell prints. Allow the paint to dry completely before hanging the shower curtain, and tie the sides back with netting embellished with strings of eye-catching shells.

Along with high-quality sculptured wall art, handcrafted items will complete the look of your bathroom with an ocean theme. The items you create with treasures from the ocean shore will look far more impressive than plastic or ceramic discount store items used for decorating. With a little creativity and ingenuity you will have a stylish bathroom with an ocean theme that you will be proud to display. 

Additional free ideas are offered by senior staff writer and home decor specialist Danita Lickfelt at Metal-Wall-Art.com. The store also specializes in distinctive tropical wall decor and metal wall art.