Design ideas range from a nautical print that depicts French Luxury Liner SS Normandie in 1932, seen at House Beautiful to dangerously real looking anchors!
Framed Signal Flags (find them on Ebay + Home at Sea) are the perfect nautical design idea if you want to execute the nautical theme in Bold Colors such as Red.
A chic bedroom Martha Stewart style. I think Displaying Model Yachts is one of the most popular nautical design ideas people use (click on link to see mine). And check out the Model Yachts at Caron's Beach House.
And for the space at the foot of your bed, think Antique Sailor's Chest. I love this idea, but it's a pricey solution, I'd probably go for a replica.
Maps and Charts are among my favorite nautical design ideas. You can apply them like Wallpaper as shown in this Bedroom, frame them (find Framed Charts at Ocean Offerings), or Decoupage them on Furniture.
Decorating Nautical with Wooden Oars often results in a more rustic casual ambiance, this room however, even with the added Boat Hanging from the Ceiling, is quite elegant and definitely grown up.
Want to pretend that you're sleeping on a yacht, then a Nautical Porthole is a must, here as a mirror.
Rebecca mounted a white painted Ship Wheel that she found in a local thrift store. And true, it does make you wonder about all the voyages and the story behind it.
A very chic bedroom with a very bold and unique nautical design. Large scale white Lighthouse Posts were added to the built in headboard. At first glance I didn't even notice! For another impressive lighthouse design idea, check out The Wild Nautical World of Diamond Baratta.
If you have a fireplace in your bedroom, make it your focal point not only with an art piece but with an exceptional surround. 18th-century blue-and-white Dutch delft tiles with a ship design were used in this Master Bedroom. For more nautical design ideas check out 12 Fireplaces for People who Love the Sea.
A Fishing Net on a wall can look tacky, but I'm really liking this design, posted by Melinda of Ocean Offerings on her blog here.
And every ship needs a Life Preserver Ring. Design by Sarah Richardson.
Or simply place Pillows with a Nautical Design as seen at the Lennoxx. And you might have guessed..., this chic bedroom is located on a yacht. You can find a variety of Anchor Pillows at Outer Banks Trading Group.
And here they are..., dangerously real looking Anchors. I'd say Beware!
And lastly, the nautical theme styled in a very feminine way that includes a collection of Sailors Valentines in a Sea Captains House by Phoebe Howard.
And to sum it all up, I think, a clean approach based on a single nautical design idea might just be the secret to creating chic bedrooms in the first place!
Shop for ship authentics, sailor trunks, porthole mirrors and other nautical accessories at Our Boat House and on Ebay.
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16 comments:
Great ideas Maya. I would love to find some of those signal flags. Love the colors. The room with the boat is my favorite. I just love the bed. And look at that view!
Maya, great way to create a focal point around a nautical memorbilia piece! Love your examples!
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Karena
Art by Karena
My bedroom has a nautical theme, but my whole house does, as well. I'm getting ready paint again, and am still trying to choose my paint. Thank you for this post, it gives me a bit more to ponder.
Lovely-I am in awe with these rooms. Great finds Maya, even though I am repeating myself here. :)
I love them all and vow to one day find more vintage oars :)
I love them! They all have wonderful touches to them that I could take and put in my room! I really love how the pic with the lighthouse pillar!! What a great idea!! My favorite is the room with the boat hanging from the ceiling!! Too bad mine are too low to do anything like that!! Wonderful Maya, thank you for sharing!!!
I love all of these rooms, but I'll take the one with the life preserver, I could use one of those right now, lol.
I do agree with Michelle, those lighthouse pillars are awesome!
I LOVE the maps and that wall color behind them!
the first spread...
beige on beige suzani fabric is killer!
Love all the great visuals... lots of fantastic & creative ideas for decorating with a nautical flair. I love the charts... I have one of the harbors near our town, which is framed & hanging in my hallway... it looks fabulous... it's fun when you can have one that actually relates to where you live or have visited & loved, it brings a smile whenever you see it!
LOVE the ships wheel. I dont know where I would put it - but I would love to have one of those!
Thank you...if I change my bedroom deco it will give me ideas ! I appreciate very much the "yachtical" spirit !
Have a good day
I am surprised how much I like the blue net on the wall...perhaps it the vase of greens in front of it...maybe the linens. But it works. I also like the framed signal flags. I'm going to start looking for those to use in Marty's office.
Thanks for the wonderful inspirations...
Jane (artfully graced)
The use of the ship's wheel in all white is divine. What a great idea, I think I will be on the lookout for one. those anchors are awesome but i think you are right, beware!
Great ideas Maya. Those anchors reallly look frightening. I like everyone of these ideas.. They seem to outdo each other. Best is the model yacht. Love it for it seems to be handmade and it is a remainder of the joys of a coastal lifestyle.
This is such a great collection of ideas Maya. I've had my eye on a ship's wheel I saw at a local shop, but I really didn't like the color of the wood on it, and now seeing the one painted in white, I fell in love! Hope it is still there! ~Lili
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