Colors

• Of course, the color blue is visually appealing in a swimmer's bedroom. Ocean blue for the walls and a complementary blue-colored paneling in turquoise or royal blue adds a sense of serenity to the room. Complementary shades like classic white and pops of red, which are often seen at the pool or on a lifeguard station, are ideal for a swimming-themed bedroom, and can appear in the room's desk, wall shelves, or closet door.
  
  

Wall Art

• Posters of Olympic swimmers like Amanda Beard and Chad Carvin make appropriate wall art for a bedroom with a swimming theme. House the posters in silver or gold frames to add sophistication to the space. Or, enlarge photos of your child at her swim meet, or a baby picture of your little boy swimming for the first time. Place the pictures in blue frames to match the walls, or complementary colors like classic white or deep brown.
  
  

Accessories

• Accessorize the swim-themed bedroom with accents like a lifesaver for the main wall painted with your teen's name. Or, accent the side wall by hanging up the medals your tween has won in swimming competitions, and include wooden cutout letters that spell his name above the collection of metals. Additional accessories, like a figurine of a swimmer for the shelves on the wall, or a lamp in which the post is the form of a swimmer help to bring the room's theme together.
  
  

Bedding and Drapery

• Bedding in shades of blue and pillows with a wave pattern are particularly attractive in a swimmer's bedroom. A throw blanket with a vintage image of a swimmer adds classic style to the room. Choose curtains in the colors of your daughter's swimsuit, and select furniture items that complement the comforter, pillows, and curtains in the room. For instance, a large aqua blue bean bag chair and wave-patterned area rug add more texture to the bedroom.