| Whether you live on a beach on the Atlantic or Pacific | | | | coral crab accent rug brings a splash of color. Drape |
| coasts or the Midwest, nautical decor is a hit. Having at | | | | netting in the corner or across a bookcase for an |
| least one room which is done in nautical fashion is a | | | | interesting touch. |
| unique way to get compliments and comments on | | | | The wall above the sofa is home to your ship's wheel |
| your style and taste. Nautical decorating is all the rage | | | | wall clock or a sailboat wall sculpture. Embellish your |
| these days and with good reason. | | | | sofa with nautical themed throw pillows, and don't |
| Picture the entry to your home, adorned with | | | | neglect to include a beautiful nautical throw waiting to |
| decorative wooden cedar pilings so that your entrance | | | | enfold you on those chilly nights next to the sea. A |
| reflects your love of the sea and all things nautical. | | | | model ship in a bookcase or on the mantle of your |
| Once inside, bid welcome to guests with beautiful wall | | | | fireplace will also bring a lot of nautical appeal to the |
| accents; for example a plaque with a sailboat or | | | | room, as would a ship's bell clock. Your living room |
| anchor. | | | | never looked so good! |
| For a living room to shine, decorate with the style of a | | | | Nautical porthole mirrors with their brass frames, along |
| ship's cabin. Giving yourself the right assortment of | | | | with the framed prints of your favorite lighthouse bring |
| accessories and adding a few key colors will help you | | | | the effect home. The all important lighting will offer a |
| to get the right tone for the room. Browns, blues, and | | | | gleaming touch of brilliance just where you need it. Our |
| off-white or creamy, sandy tones set the stage for a | | | | personal favorites are anchor table lamps, but you |
| perfect blending of the nautical accessories that can | | | | might also accessorize in a few areas with gimbal |
| come in so many amazing colors and textures. Red | | | | cabin lanterns for a more authentic onboard look. |
| and brass make a wonderful accent colors. Plank | | | | Evening will see your rooms shining with the glow of |
| siding on your walls or an off white color will be a | | | | the soft lighting that they provide you. |
| great backdrop for your nautical theme. | | | | The last touch for your hallway or entry way might be |
| The interior of your ships cabin would bring you into a | | | | something like a pelican or seagull sculpture. Offering a |
| retreat that is adrift with textures of the sea. Create a | | | | touch of the sea, or just a bit of whimsy, he will |
| little nook in a corner for reading or just reflecting on | | | | welcome your guests and bid them goodnight with just |
| the day. Include your armchair, a small curio table to | | | | a little more flair than the ordinary household. |
| hold decorative items and shells beside it, while the | | | | |