Unique Maritime Decor in a California Home via House Beautiful

This small CA home is filled with warm whites and unique maritime decor that spreads the feeling of sea and adventure throughout.

maritime decor
The coffee table is made from an old nautical chain. And the ceiling pendants are thirty-inch buoy lights hung from ropes to bring down the high ceiling.

maritime living room
The puzzle-like fireplace surround includes some nautical motifs.

maritime art collection
The old window is original to the house and now serves as a neat shadow box for a collection of maritime art found at flea markets and garage sales. For more creative examples, visit Decor Ideas for Old Window Frames.

maritime kitchen
In the dining room casual window treatment reminds of sailcloth, and white painted captain's chairs add rustic charm. Not that these chairs have been favored by sea captains, the name simply refers to their built.

maritime pull down map
A vintage pull-down map bought on Ebay hides the TV.

maritime decor
The lower level was transformed into a family room, a comfy casual space with creative maritime decor. The window treatment is made from thick knotted Rope strings. The rusty coffee tables fit right in with the salty sea theme.

maritime porthole window in bathroom
And a Porthole Window in the shower.  To see more of this unique maritime home, head over to House Beautiful, and read the interview with the designer and homeowner here.