5 Ideas For Nautical Bathroom Decor

People today are spending more time and effort in creating a bathroom that is not only highly functional but attractive and welcoming. Nautical decor is a popular choice for that room. The simplicity of the decorations can turn a simple bathroom into a mini nautical dream. To help you get started on transforming your bathroom, here are a few ideas and how to use this them.

1. If the opportunity is there to redo the walls, consider installing small ledges on the walls. Have them placed about six to eight inches apart and wide enough for some items like rocks, shells, and star fish. Choose a color that will accent the pieces you are using to decorate like sea foam green or ocean blue. If it isn't possible to do a wall of ledges, choose a smaller wall or do only three or four ledges to get the same look.
2. If the nostalgic look inspires you, try for a nostalgic cottage bath that is accented with nautical items. Wood needs to be used in this look and it should be white washed; if you can't white wash the walls have white washed cabinets or shelves instead. Some simple metal buckets will add a certain charm to the room, especially when decorated or painted in sea themes. Place them on shelves and keep things inside that are practical or decorative. Shells should also be used, either real or ceramic, even a shell soap dish. To pull the look together, hang a weathered wooden beach sign on the wall.
3. Redoing a whole bathroom isn't always possible or practical, but nautical decor can still be incorporated with just a few simple touches. Start with some towels that have ocean or nautical designs on them. You'll be sure to find them in patterns with anchors, lighthouse, rocks or whatever scene you need for your bathroom. They are lovely just to hang as decorations if you don't want to use them.
4. The right shower curtain and bath rug can add the right colors to the room and liven it up. Shower curtains come in a variety of patterns and designs, but even a simple one with stripes or solid colors will work if you keep with the color scheme. Rugs also come in a variety of shapes and designs that can match or accent the shower curtain.
5. The little touches can pull the whole room together easily. Using a treasure chest for your towels is practical while adding a nautical charm to the room and can be in wood or wicker. A miniature lighthouse or boat with some small rocks and shells around it is a nice focus point on a shelf or counter. If you have some wall space, a buoy or nautical wheel will add some charm, even a small net with fish, shells, and a starfish or two attached works nicely.

Turning an ordinary bathroom into a nautical paradise is easy and inexpensive today. The look is very versatile with nautical decor that is either masculine or feminine or a combination of both. The right accessories can create a classic look or a fun look. This type of nautical bathroom decor is one that never goes out of style so you'll always be able to update or change it around with just a few added pieces.