How to Create a Nautical Decor Themed Room By Mark1 Scott At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Close your eyes and think of the water. What comes to mind? The Ocean? The Beach? Lighthouses? Perhaps a romantic rendezvous that brought you to such a place in your past? You're off to a good start, three fourths of our planet earth's surface is covered with water. We are completely dependent on it for our survival. Not surprising that water should be so important to us. And that is where nautical decor begins: with water.

Because so much of the earth is covered with water it tends to wash up on many varied and very often exotic places. A nautical decor themed room can be as exotic and diverse as are the places that we find water. So what aspect of your watery adventure do you wish to reflect in your room? Perhaps you have fond memories of the Navy, or perhaps you are a sailboat, or powerboat enthusiast, or maybe you just can't get that Caribbean honeymoon out of your mind. Start with that, the place, what you remember about it most and what it means to you.

Decorating a room should be a personal experience that should reflect what the theme means to you. Now that you have begun your adventure, a word of caution: don't try to recreate every aspect of the place that you have in mind. Instead focus on a few important points. Start with the colors. If it's the beach you have in mind take the tan of the sand, or the turquoise of the ocean. Light pinks and aqua are always good for a tropical look. If you are a sailor yourself you can't go wrong with navy blue. The color can be painted on the wall or better yet; it can be the color of the fabrics in your furnishings, rugs or carpet. Are you remembering walking along the beach? Take a glass jar and fill it with sand and seashells. Do you see the white hull of your sailboat cutting whitecaps through the dark water? A small model of a sailboat on the mantel or a table is a fine addition. Keep it simple. It is much better to have a visitor to your home taken in by the subtlety of your decor rather than immediately overwhelmed by it.

These are just a few pointers to get you started on your nautical decor. This is by no means a complete list. What you finally make of the room is up to you and you alone. The point is that with a little imagination and not too much expense you can bring the effect of our water-world into your home, and create an environment that you and your family and friends will feel comfortable and relaxed in. Take your time, have fun and make the changes a little at a time. Don't rush, but don't be afraid to try something new. Let your imagination be your guide.

If you get stuck or need new ideas go to a search engine and search for nautical decor or nautical theme decor. You will be surprised at the help and ideas that are available.

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