Whether you want to recreate a favourite holiday destination or a sea-fairing fantasy, nautical themes can be adapted to suit any room and any child’s personality. Younger children may opt for a pirate theme but a classic nautical bedroom scheme will suit older children and be particularly useful for parents who don’t want to go overboard (excuse the pun!) with the maritime idea.
Nautical themed bedding is generally available in some form or another from most home furnishing retailers although you may need to combine ideas from a few ranges to get the look you want. Accessories are equally plentiful with a selection of original beach and maritime inspired designs.
Classic nautical colours are navy blue, sky blue, sea green, sandy yellow and deep red. Ideally you should use strong colours for bedding, curtains and accessories with a neutral background on walls and ceilings providing the ideal canvas.
Personalisation is always a good option with any bedroom decoration scheme and the nautical range is no different with a choice of door plagues and room accessories that can have a child’s name added. For a truly original and personal theme why not collect a few mementos from your holiday or favourite beach destination – something as simple as a few seashells or even a piece of driftwood can make all the difference when it comes to evoking memories of a happy family time. It’s also a good idea to look in your local antique and second-hand stores for any naval type odds and ends, chandlery or even pieces salvaged from boats such as brass clocks or just simple fittings which can be adapted as coat hangers, for example.
Notonthehighstreet.com Nautical Bedding
- Baby Blue Striped Bedding – reversible pure cotton bedding set with nautical pale blue stripes and piped edges £89.99
- Royal Blue striped Bedding Set – a classic navy blue stripe with star shaped design on the reverse. 100% cotton, including pillowcase. £89.99
Nautical Themed Accessories
- Sail Boat Bookends – Solid wood bookends in a choice of colours to coordinate with any seafaring bedroom theme. £25
- Sail Boat Name Plaque – A solid wooden door name sign hung from a sisal string and personalised with a name of your choice. Available in a range of colours and designs. £12
- Light House Money Box – cute 25cm high money boxes in the shape of an old fashioned lighthouse. £19.99
- Personalised Sail Boat – a hand painted wooden sail boat with your child’s name painted on the side. £12
GLTC Shark Themed Bedding and Accessories
Deep Blue Sea Duvet Set – a bold alternative to traditional beach and boat themes this life size appliquéd shark adds a stunning statement a young boys room. Teamed with a coordinating light shade and handy magnetic notice board you can easily create a theme which will be the envy of all his pals.
- Duvet Set – £46
