How to incorporate the compass rose design into your home.
The compass rose has appeared on nautical charts and maps since the 1300's, indicating the direction of the winds. A simple way to decorate your home with a nautical compass rose is with a Rug. California Livin created a wonderfully cozy outdoor space with a compass rose rug from Lowes (no longer available).
A popular nautical compass rose design idea is the floor inlay. They're gorgeous! Via New Jersey Home Magazine. You'll find another example here. The floor inlay compass rose is most often installed in entryways and foyers.
Here the compass rose is painted on the floor. The entire wood floor is painted which creates a cohesive and chic look. I couldn't locate the source for this image, but I know it's a home on Kiawah Island, SC.
Bring a compass rose design to the wall with a decal, via Fab Decals.
Or enhance a lighting fixture and stick a decal on the ceiling. Seen at Thistlewood Farms.
Painted compass rose design idea for a table (dresser or chest), featured on Table Makeovers. You can paint a nautical compass rose on a piece of furniture with the help of a stencil, or sketch one yourself if you have the hand for it.
And if this infinity pool wasn't already divine enough; it also features a beautiful compass rose. Via AD.
