| Collecting miniature lighthouses and related sea and | | | | with the safe bets noted before - whites and off |
| beach decor can be a very rewarding hobby. For | | | | -whites as well as light to deeper blues. To create |
| those who grew up near locations with | | | | a focal point with collectable lighthouses, consider |
| lighthouses, having a favorite replica nearby can | | | | painting the backs of display cases a color at least |
| bring back treasured memories. Other collectors | | | | three shades darker than the walls. This |
| have traveled and toured lighthouses or are | | | | decorating tip will automatically draw people's eyes |
| drawn to sea and beach themes. They love to | | | | to the lighthouses and create a sense of depth |
| include lighthouses as part of their home decor, | | | | that sets off your collectibles. Of course, you can |
| creating a feeling of easy charm. Many collectors | | | | place those lighthouses around the room as well, |
| have decided to decorate entire rooms around | | | | on coffee and end tables as well as mixed in with |
| their lighthouses, with very attractive results. | | | | books on bookshelves. Aim for a light, easy |
| Whether people own only a few or a large | | | | feeling with plenty of accents that complement |
| number of collectible lighthouses, there are ways | | | | the lighthouses, such as ship replicas. |
| to include them as focal points or main accent | | | | One option for decorating a room with lighthouse |
| pieces in beach or sea themed rooms. An added | | | | collectibles? Place shelving just above windows and |
| advantage? These rooms have classic design and | | | | have it go around the room. The lighthouses can |
| won't have to be changed through the years. | | | | sit on the shelving, out of harm's way but |
| They invite visitors to sit down, relax and feel | | | | creating a gorgeous display. In the rest of the |
| comfortable because rooms which reflect nature's | | | | room, continue the theme with framed photos of |
| beauty are automatically appealing. | | | | lighthouses (perhaps taken while on vacation), |
| If you are wondering how to integrate lighthouse | | | | some bowls of shells or individual shells laid out on |
| collectables into your home's decor, start with one | | | | coffee tables and related items. |
| room - whether a kitchen, bedroom or family | | | | For those on a budget, a lighthouse themed room |
| room. It is usually best to think about the wall | | | | can be a delight. Accent pieces and other decor |
| space first, setting the tone and background for | | | | doesn't have to break the budget, especially since |
| the mood of the space. Rooms may need to be | | | | shells, books about lighthouses and other items |
| temporarily emptied and furniture covered with | | | | can be obtained for free or a very reasonable |
| cloths so walls can be painted. This really isn't a | | | | price. The collectable lighthouses may cost $50 or |
| complicated process and wall can be painted in a | | | | so, allowing rooms to be completely decorated |
| single day. The right wall color should put the | | | | without breaking the bank. Best of all, visitors to a |
| focus on the lighthouse collections. Safe colors | | | | lighthouse themed room will have no idea that the |
| include light to medium blues as well as shades of | | | | classic look didn't have to cost a fortune. |
| white. | | | | With paint and other items being so inexpensive, a |
| Next, take out your collection of lighthouses and | | | | majority of funds can be spent on the lighthouses |
| look at them. What main colors stand out? If | | | | themselves, as well as items such as ships' |
| you're still not sure which wall color to pick, go | | | | replicas and more. |