Marine theme in the interior: how to choose color, decoration and furniture.

Distinctive features

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

• Basic colors of the marine style: white and shades of blue;
• Use of textiles made of natural material;
• Abundance of thematic decorative elements;
• Furniture in the interior of simple shapes with straight lines made of natural material: wood, rattan.

Color scheme of the style

The main colors in the interior of the marine The theme is considered to be 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 decorative items, or calm, in which white, blue and beige colors will be in harmony.

The color of the sea wave 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.

Design of rooms in an apartment

Children’s room

Using a marine style in a children’s room will be a successful interior solution. Interior details will have a positive effect on the development of the child, awakening the imagination.

• For boys, a room in a combination of white and dark blue is suitable. A variety of decor in the form of fishing gear or ship elements will make the room a favorite place for the child to stay.

In the photo, 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. The combination of primary colors can be made less contrasting, for example, in pastel shades. Figures of sea creatures are suitable as decor and an object for play. The walls of the room can be decorated in a playful way, with the help of photo wallpaper, posters or paintings.

Bathroom and toilet

The marine style looks especially good in the bathroom. Due to constant contact with water, the feeling of closeness to the sea increases. The bathroom can be decorated in a modern or classic style.

In the photo on the right, the bathroom is done in the basic colors of marine design: white and blue.

In the photo, the wall in the bathroom is decorated with marine-themed photo wallpaper.

Straight lines, clearly distinguishable colors and shiny surfaces correspond to the modern trend. Elegant smooth forms of furniture and plumbing, a combination of shades close in color and unobtrusive decorative items correspond to a more classic design.

Kitchen

A kitchen decorated in a marine 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 single style. Stone countertops are difficult to install and expensive, if this is not possible, they can be replaced with artificial stone.

The interior should not be overloaded with unnecessary details, useful accessories in a thematic design will be enough.

Bedroom

The nautical interior is done in light colors. To muffle 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 wooden furniture. The overall style is supported by decorative elements, bed linen and a bedside rug.

In the photo, the bedroom in white tones is complemented by golden starfish.

Living room

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

Dark shades, deep blue or turquoise can prevail in a spacious hall. For a small space, a light palette with bright thematic elements is suitable.

Hallway

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

Study

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

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

Features of decoration

Walls

There are many options for decorating walls in a marine 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.
• Wallpaper with a small pattern or photo wallpaper with a large thematic image on the entire wall can also be used for decoration. 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.

In the photo, the walls in the children’s room are decorated themed wallpaper.

Floor

To maintain the overall style, materials that are associated with the seashore in color are used when decorating the floor.

• Sand-colored carpet will draw an analogy with the sandy shore.
• The classic floor finish in a marine style is considered to be a floorboard or parquet with imitation wood.
• The finishing can also be a 3D floor, carpet or tile.

Ceiling

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

Choosing furniture

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

Soft sofas can be plain, with the addition of multi-colored pillows, or in a classic blue and white stripe.

In the photo, the sofa and armchairs are complemented by pillows with a picture of a sail.

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

Rattan furniture will also fit harmoniously into the interior.

Curtains and textiles

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

• Preference is given to natural fabrics;
• Simple-cut curtains: straight, roman, roller;

In the photo, red and white roman blinds decorate a window in the kitchen.

In the photo, a rope and a starfish are used as thematic decorative elements of the curtains.

• The sofa and armchairs are complemented by multi-colored pillows with thematic images;

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

• The carpet is plain or has a marine pattern;

• Bed linen with shells and corals complement the bedroom interior.

In the photo, striped bed linen and curtains complement the marine design of the bedroom.

Photo of marine decor

The marine style consists of many details, while the space is not overloaded, but only complemented by marine motifs. A variety of ideas will make the interior unique.

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

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

• Ship figurines are suitable for decorating an office, living room or a children’s room;
• Wall clocks in a wooden frame or with anchor hands will complement picture;

• An 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 using decoupage, correspond to style;

The photo shows a wooden box decorated using decoupage technique.

• Pictures with thematic patterns, painted in a style corresponding to the room, will decorate the walls. Depending on the size of the room, there can be one painting, several small ones, or modular ones.

• A wooden or wicker chest would be ideal, as it serves both a decorative and useful function.

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

Choosing lighting

The marine style allows you to use different lighting methods.

• In the bedroom, you can use several light sources, for example, a chandelier and bedside lamps in the shape of a marine lantern.
• A small chandelier with marine elements looks harmonious in a children’s room or kitchen.
• In the living room, you can combine several methods, for example, a ceiling fan lamp and spotlights or a voluminous chandelier of an unusual shape and floor lamps.

Features of decorating a small room

The interior in a marine style is not characterized by an overload of details and is done mainly in light colors, which is suitable for the successful decoration of a modest-sized room.

• It is preferable to use a light palette in the decoration;
• Decorative items will decorate the walls or will be present in textiles;
• Some furniture or individual elements, such as pillows, table lamps, a small carpet, can be highlighted with a bright color;
• The chandelier should not be too low, spotlights will be the best option;
• Minimalistic furniture will retain space;
• Using mirrors in the interior will visually enlarge the room.