Sailor Inspired Home Decor

Ahoy me hearties! Today we are taking a look at fun and stylish SAILOR inspired home decor that will create a fresh, nautical ambiance in your chosen room. From natural rope and weathered oak to quirky anchor and ship themed accessories, this look is perfect for creating visual detail and classic colour in both modern and traditional homes.

When deciding on your colour scheme then the obvious choice has to be a simple and sleek, navy and white combination that creates a fresh and clean look that can be accentuated with a wide variety of additional colours. Vibrant red looks great with navy and white for a bright and bold finish while sandy beige tones will create a more laid back coastal look that is refined and relaxed. For a more feminine take on this theme then include some soft mint and sea green accents as well as varying tones of baby blue and turquoise to give a fresh ocean inspired colour combination.

Create a ship inspired theme with rope accessories and decor that will add natural, visual texture against the crisp painted backdrop. Select lamp bases that resemble a reel of rope on a ship’s deck and team with a natural linen shade for a simple yet striking finish. Display a selection of glass bowls and vases that are filled with coiled rope and sea shells for a handmade accessory that looks great on a windowsill or sideboard area. If you wish to create a sailor inspired look on your furniture items then replace your traditional metal handles and draw knobs with chunky loops of rope for a classic nautical look.

Anchors away! Yes, no sailor inspired interior would be complete without a selection of anchor print decor that will create a fun pattern in your chosen space.  Anchor print cushions will look great on a plain seating area or crisp white bed and come in a wide range of traditional and modern designs to suit your home. These can be paired with classic navy and white striped cushions and curtains as well as more modern sailor quote cushions for a fun and funky finish. Display anchor shaped wooden wall art on a main feature wall or mantelpiece and partner with a ship’s wheel framed mirror for a striking visual focal point.

When selecting upholstery for your chosen room then navy and white striped fabric is a must! Take a simple oak or white painted sofa or occasional chair and select a bold wide stripe for a fresh modern look or more slim line stripes for a traditional and elegant finish. If your interior walls are painted navy and white then you can break up the colour scheme by selecting a bold red footstool or armchair that will create a pop of colour in a living room or bedroom area. For a sailor inspired dining room then upholster some traditional oak or white dining chairs with a simple white fabric that features small anchor, compass or ship print patterns for a vintage inspired interior design.

Weathered and reclaimed wood furniture will capture the essence of a sailor’s ship and can be left in its natural state or painted in classic nautical or ocean inspired colour tones for added visual detail. If you have painted any old furniture items yourself then try distressing the edges with some fine grade sandpaper for a vintage and shabby chic style finish. For any budding artists among you, try painting or stencilling an anchor or ships wheel design onto a large table top area or decoupage your drawer and door fronts with some sailing inspired wallpaper for a personalised and professional finish.

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