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

Style color scheme

The main colors in the interior of the marine theme is considered 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 harmonize.

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.

Room decoration in the apartment

Children

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

• For boys room decoration in a combination of white and dark blue is suitable. A varied decor in the form of fishing accessories or ship elements will make your child a favorite place of stay 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. The combination of primary colors to make less contrast, for example, in pastel shades. As a decor and an object for the game, figures of marine inhabitants are suitable. The walls of the room can be decorated in a playful way with the help of photo wallpaper, posters or paintings.

Bathroom and toilet

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

Pictured right the bathroom is made in the basic colors of marine design: white and blue.

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

Straight lines, clearly distinguishable colors and shiny surfaces correspond to the modern direction. Elegant flowing forms of furniture and sanitary ware, a combination of similar colors and unobtrusive decor items correspond to a more classic design.

Kitchen

The kitchen, decorated in a marine style, is filled with light, this option is well suited for small rooms. The kitchen set and countertop is preferably chosen from natural materials. The texture of wood will support the kitchen in a single style. A stone countertop is difficult to install and has a high cost; if it is not possible, it can be replaced with artificial stone.

The interior should not be overloaded with unnecessary details, useful themed accessories will be enough.

Bedroom

The marine interior is done in bright colors.To muffle them, you can use curtains made of dense material, which will save from bright light. Preference should be given to calm shades, natural fabrics and wooden furniture. The overall style will be supported by decorative elements and bedding and a bedside mat.

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

Living room

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

In a spacious room dark shades, deep blue or turquoise may predominate. For a small space, design in a light palette with bright themed elements is suitable.

Hallway

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

Cabinet

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

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

Finishing Features

Walls

There are a lot of 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.
• Also, the decoration material can be a 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 they use tiles, not necessarily white, turquoise, blue and sand shades will refresh the space.
• An unusual solution is to finish one of the walls with wood with the effect of aging.

On the picture the walls in the children's room are decorated with thematic wallpapers.

Floor

To maintain the overall style, the materials used in the design of the floor are associated with the color of the sea shore.

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

Ceiling

In rooms 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.

Furniture selection

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

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

On the picture a sofa and armchairs complement pillows with the image of a sail.

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

Also rattan furniture will harmoniously fit into the interior.

Curtains and textiles

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

• Preference is given to natural fabrics;
• Curtains of a simple cut: straight, Roman, rolled;

On the picture red and white roman curtains decorate the window in the kitchen.

On the picture rope and starfish were used as themed decorative elements for 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 a sofa or bed and warm in cold weather;
• The material for the bedspreads and pillows can be varied: linen, velvet, brocade. Depending on the interior, the carpet can be with a long or short pile;

• The color of the carpet is plain or with a marine pattern;

• Sheets and coral linens complete the bedroom.

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

Photo of marine decor

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 photographs within the framework of shells will decorate the wall of the living room or bedroom;

• Colored glass bottles serve as decor and vases for one flower;
• Floor and table vases can be made of glass, ceramic or decoupage;

• Figurines of ships are suitable for designing an office, living room or nursery;
• Wall clock in a wooden frame or arrows-anchors complement the 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, caskets and vases, decorated with decoupage, match the style;

On the picture wooden casket decorated with decoupage technique.

• Painted with themed patterns in the style of the room, they will decorate the walls. Depending on the size of the room, the picture may be one, several small or modular.

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

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

Lighting Choice

Marine style allows you to use different lighting methods.

• You can use several light sources in the bedroom, such as a chandelier and bedside lamps in the shape of a marine lantern.
• In a nursery or kitchen, a small chandelier with marine elements harmoniously looks.
• 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 the design of a small room

The interior in a marine style does not differ in overloaded details and is performed mainly in bright colors, which is suitable for the successful design of a modest room.

• It is preferable to use a light palette in the decoration;
• Decor items will decorate walls or be present in textiles;
• Bright colors can highlight some furniture or individual elements, such as pillows, table lamps, a small carpet;
• The chandelier should not be too low, spotlights will be the best option;
• Minimalist furniture will save space;
• Using mirrors in the interior will visually enlarge the room.

Photo gallery

The decision to make repairs in a marine style will fill the interior with ease and tranquility. Shades of turquoise, blue and sand will help to relax and distract from the conditions of urban life. The design of the children's room will contribute to the development of the child in a playful way. Marine design will be a stylish and concise solution for home decoration. Below are photos of examples of the use of marine style in rooms of various functional purposes.