Nautical decorations are a type of decor with marine designs. It is a refreshing way of decorating your home with different shades of marine colours such as dark blue, sea green, white and at times a subtle hint of gold. Nautical decorations are fresh and rejuvenating.
Since nautical decorations work with a few colours, they are simple yet very elegant and sophisticated. Nautical decorations are very pleasant to look at with the simplicity of colours and lines and a big advantage is that one is not burdened with too many contrasts and highlights. These decorations are composed of fresh clean lines and they induce a pleasant and soothing atmosphere.
Although inspired by the ocean and its natural colours, nautical decorations are not the same as pirates and underwater designs and motifs. Nautical decorations generally include anything to do with the sea and sailing. While creating a home decor that is entirely inspired by maritime motifs can be intriguing and refreshing, they can also be quite challenging since they are not ordinarily found, that is they are not quite conventional and also because it may be difficult to find the designs and furniture that fit with the marine theme.
Nautical decorations therefore call for a lot improvisation, creativity and resourcefulness. Whereas inducing the maritime spirit is the main thrust of the idea, one does not need to paint boats or anchors on the furniture and walls to bring out the effect of nautical decor.
Nautical decorations are infused with subtle hints of the ocean and the sea. For instance, one can pick solid yet simple pieces of furniture that fall in the category of antiques and work on them with blue cushions, sheets, rugs and so on. Dark maple and brass hardware along with wood furnishings having pine knots remind people of boats. Generally, good quality wood furnishings go a long way in achieving the marine spirit.
The colour palette for nautical decorations
Apart from these, one can coordinate the colour of the rooms with the colours of the furnishings. For instance, if the walls are white, the furniture of dark wood, then one can pick the linen in shades and patterns of blue and green. However, using one key piece of furniture for the room that resembles the nautical theme would help the rest of the decor to fall into the theme. For instance if one wants to hang an anchor made of wood on one wall, then it can be enough to convey the spirit of the nautical decorations.
The colour palette for the room, the decorative pieces, the furniture and the furnishings include dark wood, maple, oak, navy blue, sky blue, yellow, sea green, teal, pink, white and a bit of gold. The right kind of art, especially for the walls and accessories help the furnishings to fit into the theme. For decorating within the theme of nautical decorations, one needs to be able to visualize the room and thus get an idea of where and how the decor would figure to be able to know how to use the palette and place the furniture.
A nautical themed welcome sign immediately sets the mood for the whole home. It can be placed near the doorstep or the entrance or inside the entrance. The welcome sign may be made of wood in the shape of a boat or simple a sign that has an old feel to it such as those found on beaches.
Accessories for nautical decorations
Among the basic things that one can use for nautical decorations are a clock in the shape of a compass (these are not very difficult to find and are great for setting the theme of a room), anchors as wall accessories, boat shaped wall units, furnishings in the colours of a sailor’s habit and so on. Blue and white striped fabric looks great as cushion covers or floor rugs. Rope piping for cushions or curtains hung with brass rods are also good ideas to implement.
Since ropes have a natural look and beauty, one can use them in a number of areas such as to gather curtains, to tie them around flower pots or baskets are some other ideas one can think about. Varnished wooden tables and shelves if placed in a proper manner may suggest the idea of a ship’s deck. If one wants to heighten the theme with extra touches, then oil lamps and candlestick holders can be ideal. Lanterns made of brass also work with the theme of nautical decorations.
Other accessories include pictures of the sea, miniature sailboats, sailboat figurines, and even marine collectibles such as dolphins, starfish, and weather vanes. The living room and patio can be furnished with folding chairs along with ship wheels also look well. A more natural look can be given to the room by the use of bamboo shelves and bamboo wall units.
For the more adventurous, maybe even a sailor’s chest add to theme and make the decor look entirely like something out of a ship. Using a surfboard as decor or even painting waves and murals on a wall looks fantastic. Most importantly, there is no one set method or type of decor for nautical decorations and therefore one has a lot of freedom to be creative and improvise according to one’s own tastes.
However, since the nautical decorations are all about a pleasant and peaceful environment, it is probably best if one does not use too many accessories in one room, the space should never look cluttered. Nautical decorations look best when they have the appearance of simplicity and elegance and while one may think out of the box for a more unconventional decor, it should not look too chaotic. All in all, nautical decorations are unique ways of decorating your home and the best part is that you can customize the decor in any way you wish. It is all about the originality of the one designing the home. So, be creative and apply nautical decoration style to make your place unique.
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