Decorating with Nautical Marine Art

The ambiance nautical marine art creates in a space has always intrigued me. It's a mixture of nostalgia, history, adventure, as well as romance. Many of these nautical rooms have done more than just incorporate marine art, they were inspired by it.


In this Malibu home, seen at AD, nautical art includes a 19th-century oil painting of a burial at sea. The owner was inspired by the movie The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, the 1947 film in which Gene Tierney’s seaside cottage is haunted by the ghost of a sea captain.

15 Beach Bathroom Ideas

Create a beach bathroom getaway and enjoy beach ambiance every single day! And nothing is easier than to make over a bathroom. It's the smallest space in the house! These 15 inspiring ideas will get you started.


I love the simplicity of this white bead board bathroom. It has the attitude of an old beach house! If you go all white, all you need is a radiating Beach Photograph and a few beach finds in a woven basket. The only thing I would add is a small rug. Via House Beautiful.

7 Stylish Nautical Party Decorations

Capture the feeling of summer and sea with these 7 stylish nautical party decorations. Be it a romantic party of two or a gathering of family and friends, adding thoughtful touches to your space and table will make anyone feel special, including yourself.


Wedding sites like Wedding Chicks are great places to find inspiration for stylish nautical party decorations and entertaining. This fun set up features two great ideas.

Handcrafted Coastal Lighting and Art by Drift Along Natural Designs

Come drift along and discover a line of original coastal lighting and artwork that captures the essence of the seashore!


Drift Along Natural Designs, a new sponsor here on Completely Coastal, is a group of talented artisans that creates the most gorgeous sculptural lighting and metal art. Components of their lighting are recycled and hand picked right from the shores of Carolina, and their sculptures feel as if weathered by salt and sea.

Rope Net Bottle Ideas

Transform ordinary bottles into nautical gems with these rope net bottle ideas and tutorial! Rope bottles exude such seafaring charm. They make great vases and take on a beachy attitude if you fill them with sand, crushed shells and small beach finds. Or how about turning a rope net bottle into a chic nautical table lamp!


A few years back, Ballard had these great demijohn vessels in their catalog. Remember?

Easy to Make Glass Top Display Side Table

Show off your beach treasures in an unexpected way with this super easy to make display side table!


How neat is this idea, to convert a bird bath into a glass top display side table. The perfect side table for an Outdoor Living Room! Seen here.

Sunny Yellow Decor for a Coastal Summer Look

Yellow is such a happy color. It celebrates bright sunshine which we enjoy in the summer, but at times miss in the winter. So it's a wonderful color to have in the home year round. These sunny yellow decor ideas show how to use yellow for a coastal summer look.


I think it's best to use sunny yellow decor for accent pieces. If you're like me, you still want the room to feel warm. I love the umbrella sign on the wall. Nothing feels more summery and beachy to me than colorful beach umbrellas! By Kandrac Kole Interiors.

Coastal Cottage Decorating

This bright and airy home on Bald Head Island, NC, is a great example for coastal cottage decorating. White painted wood paneling, natural materials and pastel colors give this home a classic coastal cottage look.


A blue door opens into the foyer where you are greeted by a fabulous Driftwood Seahorse.

10 DIY Memo Board Ideas with a Coastal Beach Theme

I think of a memo board as wall decor, dressed up with images, some favorite sayings, and a few notes. I'd want it to be chic and go with my decor. So here are 10 DIY memo board ideas with a coastal beach theme that inspire me. I hope you like them too!


Beginning with this lovely DIY memo board idea. Simply cover a cork board with a fabulous Coastal Beach Fabric and place it in a frame. Seen here.

Nautical Decorating with Classic American Charm

Step into this gorgeous custom crafted nautical home! It exudes classic American charm and is on the market in Holland, MI.


Sally, the owner, sent me an email, saying that she wanted to show me the pictures because she thought I would appreciate the interiors. And I do very much!

Paint Terracotta Pots using Beach Stencils

Learn how to paint terracotta pots beach style, using stencils. They are simply delightful!


These terracotta pots can give any space an artistic beachy touch. A hand painted pot would make a great hostess gift too. Or how about as a gift for Mother's Day? You can still pull this off easily! And add some beautiful flowers.

Ocean Friendly Starfish Decor

I don't buy real starfish for reasons explained here, so I'm happy to sea more ocean friendly starfish decor pop up in stores!


The fun part about faux starfish is that they come in different styles and sizes, and many look real, like this Resin Finger Starfish from Pottery Barn. They also sell them in blue.