Photo from Coastal Living.

I have always been fascinated by the sea. Maybe it’s because I’ve grown up on the water or maybe it’s because I’ve read countless books about adventures on the high seas.

I love old sea charts and maps, and I plan to either frame them or use them as wallpaper in my home some day. The colors of the ocean (navy, grey, and white) are such soothing hues. My love for the sea has definitely impacted my design aesthetic because I’m always drawn to anything using these colors.

Photo from Pinterest.

It’s best to stay away from too many nautical elements (buoys, oars, lighthouses, etc.) or else your room will become kitschy. Having one to two nautical pieces should be the perfect way to incorporate the ocean into your design scheme. I’d stick with navy and white (I’m a sucker) and other neutral colors. A bowl of shells or a print of a ship could also add a touch of nautical.

Photo from Pinterest.

Using nautical elements in interior design can be both playful like this children’s bedroom, or understated and chic like this display of nautical photos and a captain’s wheel. I don’t think you have to be near the ocean to include nautical elements in your home. Having these reminders of the sea in your room could actually provide a brief escape from your landlocked existence!