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Decorate in a nautical style: Here I show you the most trendy ideas of this trend
You don't have to live by the beach, or find yourself on a coast to fall in love with the sea to decorate in a nautical style, you just need to capture some elements, and I want to show you what they are.
The beauty of each of its elements is unique, however, being exotic, you must learn to combine them, so that they live in harmony.
And if you have not yet tried this great style, I invite you to know all the keys to fill your home with the charm of the ocean.
Get inspired by these elements to decorate a seaside house
The maritime theme is enriched inside and outside the ocean, so it is good to know which are those elements of its essence that stand out the most and that we can take advantage of.
Natural color palette
The colors and contrasts that the sea offers us are a display of creative beauty.
Only with the different shades of blue, between sky and ocean there is a long list to choose from. To these are added the sand colors taken from the soil of its beaches.
Some other tones such as the grays of the rocks or the aged brown of the wood are also very useful if they are applied well.
Within the color palette of nautical decoration, a tone that we cannot ignore is the impeccable white. This alludes to the elegant boats and the honorary suits of the sailors.
If we are looking for more color, it is enough to graduate our thematic lens a little deeper and take the colors of some species that have impressive vivid tones.
Boats
The ships are one of the best sources of inspiration, both in details and in all kinds of settings, since they have a story that speaks for itself. Scale sailboats, paintings, anchors or a rudder keep all the nautical essence you are looking for.
Many of the embellishments and subtle details that are applicable to a nautical decoration are taken from ships or other components that involve them, for this reason lighthouses and docks are an example.
Nature
In any part of the world that we see a palm tree, oyster or crab, our mind will quickly associate it with the place where it belongs.
The oceanic nature and its coasts are direct connection points that will make your setting reflect its essence.
A great advantage is that there is a lot of variety, which is useful to add that touch of life in the aesthetics of our home. To this we can even integrate literally living details, such as fish tanks with different colorful species.
How can I make a nautical decoration?
Once you know its elements of inspiration, creative freedom is all yours, after all, everyone interprets the sea in their own style. Here are some ideas for you to start generating your environment with nautical decoration.
Background white
As the decorations are one of the points that should stand out the most in the nautical theme, the best way to highlight them is with a white background. Choose to give your home walls with classic white, evoking a large elegant ship.
Then choose one or two more shades, capturing them in the decorative elements, whether they are blue or sand brown curtains, rugs or furniture.
Take advantage of the clarity of the background and make the most of wood details that are inspired by the theme.
Sailor ornaments
The details will tell everything, without you trying too hard, just make sure you place them right, and they will do the rest. Place a rudder or anchor at the main entrance door, and make sure it is large enough to be noticed and centered.
If you have a model ship, either inside or outside a bottle, locate it near the hall or place it in a strategic point where people will notice it.
On the other hand, you can apply the maritime braid style on the patterns of your furniture or on the rugs.
You can also replace the cord of your curtains with one that is in the style of the ropes, which used on ships.
Give way to rustic wooden furniture that gives that air to the old and do not forget to implement the stripes, as they are an essential pattern of this style.
Nature and life
Try to allow as much natural light as possible, widen the windows, and let the sky be seen.
Even if you don't have a palm tree, you can opt for other types of palm trees that allow you to have a bit of that beach image even indoors.
Use paintings with maritime landscapes, or with figures of ocean fauna, but if you are more artistic, you can even paint on the wall directly in a mural style. However, a well-placed fish tank is a striking and natural touch that adds a lot of aesthetics to your home.
If you have traveled and have souvenirs such as seashells, snails or even photographs, you can use them as centerpieces.
The mistakes you should avoid a nautical decoration
There are many elements that can ruin a decoration of any kind, but in this specific one, take care of the two most common faults.
Cocktail of colors
Although it is true that the marine decoration is not only limited to white and blue, it must be very clear that they do not admit too many variants. The tones for this type of decoration must be in tune with its natural appearance or the harmony is broken.
Always apply light and fresh colors, intense and dark tones do not fit the theme.
Dark environments
It doesn't matter if you have all the details, the patterns, the decorations and even the sounds of the sea, if there isn't enough light it won't be right.
The sun fulfills two functions in the sea, light and heat, do not worry about the heat, but because its light is present.
All the spaces in your house must enjoy a good entry of light, which is why white is also one of the most applied backgrounds. Keep in mind that the marine theme reflects joy and the dark spaces reflect the opposite.
