Marine style in the interior: description, choice of colors, finishes, furniture and decor

Distinctive features

The marine style is easily recognizable, it has a number of features that are directly associated with the water surface and marine fauna.

• Basic colors of the marine style: white and shades of blue;
• Using textiles made from natural materials;
• An abundance of thematic decorative elements;
• Furniture in the interior of simple shapes with straight lines from natural materials: wood, rattan.

The color scheme of the style

The main colors in the interior of the marine theme are white and shades of blue, which are complemented by other colors. Depending on personal preferences, the interior can be bright, with massive red or yellow decor items, or calm, in which white, blue and beige colors will be in harmony.

The aqua color will be directly associated with the sea lagoon and will have a relaxing effect. The interior in a marine style involves the use of natural materials, the color of natural wood or stone will harmoniously fit into the overall style of the room.

Decoration of rooms in the apartment

Children

The use of a nautical style in the nursery will be a good interior solution. Interior details will positively influence the development of the child, awakening imagination.

• For boys the design of the room in a combination of white and dark blue is suitable. Various décor in the form of fishing accessories or elements of ships will make a favorite place to stay for the child from the room.

On the picture the wall in the nursery is decorated with a composition in the form of a lighthouse.

• For girls the room can be decorated in a softer form. Make the combination of primary colors less contrasting, for example, in pastel shades. Figures of marine life are suitable as a decor and object for the game. The walls of the room can be decorated in a playful way, using photo wallpaper, posters or paintings.

Bathroom and toilet

The nautical style looks especially good in the bathroom. Due to constant contact with water, the feeling of being close to the sea increases. The design of the bathroom can be in a modern and classic style.

In the photo on the right the bathroom is made in the basic colors of nautical design: white and blue.

On the picture the wall in the bathroom is decorated with marine-themed photomurals.

Straight lines, distinct colors and glossy surfaces are in keeping with the modern trend. Elegant, flowing forms of furniture and sanitary ware, a combination of similar colors and unobtrusive decor items correspond to a more classic design.

Kitchen

A kitchen decorated in a nautical style is filled with light; this option is well suited for small spaces. It is preferable to choose a kitchen set and countertop from natural materials. The texture of the wood will support the kitchen in a uniform style.A stone countertop is difficult to install and has a high cost; if it is not possible, it can be replaced with an artificial stone.

The interior should not be overloaded with unnecessary details; useful thematic accessories will be enough.

Bedroom

The marine interior is made in light colors. To dim them, you can use curtains made of thick material, which will save you from bright light. Preference should be given to calm shades, natural fabrics and wood furniture. The overall style will be supported by decorative items and bedding and a bedside rug.

On the picture the bedroom in white is complemented by golden starfish.

Living room

To decorate the living room, you can use blue and white striped curtains and decorative pillows that echo the style of the room. A wooden ceiling made of whitewashed boards or ceiling beams will look good in the interior of the living room.

A spacious room can be dominated by dark shades, deep blue or turquoise. For a small space, design in a light palette with bright thematic elements is suitable.

Hallway

In the interior of the hallway without natural light, the light color of the walls looks good. Wicker boxes, unusual hooks, hangers and a mirror hanging on a scourge rope will indicate the nautical theme. For practical reasons, the floor can be made of beige tiles.

Cabinet

Depending on preferences, the cabinet can be dark or light.

• In the dark version, furniture made of natural wood of a natural color looks good: a dark table, a sofa and an upholstered armchair. Ships in a bottle can be used as a decor in a dark interior.
• For a light office, it is better to use painted wood furniture with fabric upholstery. The walls of the office will be decorated with large paintings with sea patterns in different styles.

Finishing features

Walls

There are a lot of options for decorating walls in a nautical style.

• Most often, the walls are painted in one color, focusing on one of them, this option is suitable for the living room and bedroom.
• Also, the material for decoration can be wallpaper with a small pattern or photo wallpaper with a large thematic image on the entire wall. This option is ideal for a child's room.
• For the kitchen, tiles are used, not necessarily white; turquoise, blue and sand shades will refresh the space.
• An unusual solution would be to decorate one of the walls with wood with an aged effect.

On the picture the walls in the children's room are decorated with themed wallpaper.

Floor

To maintain the overall style, when decorating the floor, materials are used that are associated with the color of the sea coast.

• Sand-colored carpet draws an analogy with a sandy beach.
• The classic nautical flooring is considered to be floorboard or parquet with wood imitation.
• The finish can also be 3D flooring, carpet or tiles.

Ceiling

In rooms with low ceilings, it is better to use the single color painting method. In high rooms, the ceiling can be multi-tiered, decorated with ceiling beams or a light transparent veil.

Furniture selection

Furniture for a marine interior is preferably made of natural material and has a simple shape, restrained and not pretentious execution.

Soft sofas can be plain, complemented by multi-colored pillows, or classic blue and white stripes.

On the picture the sofa and armchairs are complemented by sail pillows.

In the bedroom, a bed and wardrobe in bleached wood create a light interior.

Also rattan furniture will harmoniously fit into the interior.

Curtains and textiles

Textiles can drastically change the image of a room, color and material can change the character of an interior.

• Preference is given to natural fabrics;
• Simple cut curtains: straight, Roman, roller blinds;

On the picture red and white roman blinds decorate the kitchen window.

On the picture Rope and starfish were used as themed decorative elements of the curtains.

• The sofa and armchairs are complemented by multi-colored themed pillows;

• Bedspreads have a decorative and useful function: they protect the surface of a sofa or bed and warm in cold weather;
• The material for bedspreads and pillows can be varied: linen, velvet, brocade. Depending on the interior, the carpet can be with a long or short pile;

• Carpet colors are monochromatic or with a nautical pattern;

• Bed linens featuring seashells and corals complement the bedroom interior.

On the picture striped linens and curtains complement the nautical design of the bedroom.

Photo of marine decor

The nautical style consists of many details, while the space is not overloaded, but only complemented by nautical motives. Various ideas will make the interior unique.

• Several family photos in the frame of decorated shells will decorate the wall of the living room or bedroom;

• Bottles made of colored glass serve as a decoration and a vase for one flower;
• Floor and table vases can be made of glass, ceramics or decoupage;

• Figurines of ships are suitable for decorating an office, living room or nursery;
• A wall clock in a wooden frame or with yakar arrows will complete the picture;

• The aquarium with fish will fit into the interior of the room and will have a beneficial effect on the psychological state;

• Interior items, boxes and vases, decorated with decoupage method, correspond to the style;

On the picture wooden box decorated with decoupage technique.

• Paintings with themed patterns, painted in the style of the corresponding room, will decorate the walls. Depending on the size of the room, the picture can be one, several small or modular.

• A wooden or wicker chest is ideal, it has both a decorative and a useful function.

• A nursery or bedroom will be decorated with a mirror with a frame in the form of a steering wheel or a fish;

Lighting selection

The nautical style allows you to use different lighting methods.

• Multiple light sources can be used in the bedroom, such as a chandelier and sea lantern shaped bedside lamps.
• A small chandelier with marine elements looks harmonious in a nursery or kitchen.
• In the living room, you can combine several methods, for example, a ceiling fan lamp and spotlights or a volumetric chandelier of an unusual shape and floor lamps.

Features of the design of a small room

The interior in a nautical style does not differ in overload of details and is performed mainly in light colors, which corresponds to the successful design of a modest-sized room.

• It is preferable to use a light palette in decoration;
• Decor items will decorate walls or be present in textiles;
• Some furniture or individual elements can be highlighted in a bright color, for example, pillows, table lamps, a small carpet;
• The chandelier should not be too low, spotlights will be the best option;
• Minimalist furniture will save space;
• The use of mirrors in the interior will visually enlarge the room.

Photo gallery

The decision to renovate in a nautical style will fill the interior with lightness and tranquility. Shades of turquoise, blue and sand will help you relax and escape from the conditions of city life. The design of the children's room will contribute to the development of the child in a playful way. Marine design will become a stylish and laconic solution for home decoration. Below are photo examples of the use of the marine style in rooms for various functional purposes.