Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Oh yeah, SpongeBob SquarePants.
Ever since its debut, Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants has been a favorite for all ages. The vividly bright colors appeal to younger kids, while the offbeat humor makes it equally popular in the college dorm room. The collection of characters that populate Bikini Bottom, the show's setting, provide a wealth of ideas for painting a room to reflect the show's popularity. Does this Spark an idea?
SpongeBob Color Design
A subtle tribute to SpongeBob SquarePants that doesn't go overboard or ask too much of your painting talent can focus on the bright colors of the show. Yellow, blue and orange are the primary colors associated with the show. Paint the walls, ceiling and trim in those colors and accent with various SpongeBob accessories.
Character Homes
Those with more talent with the brush can push the envelope of SpongeBob decor a little further. SpongeBob lives in a pineapple under the sea, and you could adorn the walls with a representation of the little fry cook's home. Next to SpongeBob lives Squidward, who lives in a house made of an Easter Island head statue. Next to Squidward you will find Patrick the starfish living beneath a rock. Three walls could be painted with each of these domiciles as the focal point.
Background Flowers
Part of the show's familiar design is its background--a mixture of large and small flower-like objects. A light blue watery background that combines with these more vibrantly colored flowers can be enhanced with minor effects to bring forth the world of SpongeBob. For instance, part of the room could be filled with bubble features in tribute to SpongeBob's prowess as a bubble blower. The occasional jellyfish floating through a scene brings forth the sponge's favorite pastime of jellyfish hunting. Paint Gary, SpongeBob's pet snail, crawling low along one wall.
Squidward's Self-Portraits
The character that SpongeBob considers a close friend, but who considers SpongeBob to be his nemesis, is Squidward. Squidward fancies himself a lover of fine art, and one of his pastimes is painting portraits. Squidward's narcissism is reflected in the fact that quite literally every painting he composes is a self-portrait. You could paint Squidward on canvas in a parody of famous paintings, such as The Scream, or Van Gogh's self-portrait, and hang them on the wall. Don't neglect to include a painting of Squidward when he turns super-handsome in the episode "The Two Faces of Squidward."
The Krusty Krab
Those in the mood for a major undertaking could try their hand at recreating the interior of the Krusty Krab. This SpongeBob paint idea would result in all four walls taking on an element of the show's iconic restaurant. One wall could show Squidward acting nasty to customers at the cash register. Another wall could show SpongeBob at work as a fry cook. A third wall could present Mr. Krabs feverishly counting his profits in his office. The fourth wall could be used to represent such important moments in Krusty Krab history as Plankton's efforts to steal the secret recipe, the arrival of the Hash Slinging Slasher, or the time Mr. Krabs' daughter Pearl tried to change the decor.
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