Nautical Themes Bedding & Accessories for Kid's Rooms

There are a few decorating themes based on life at or around the sea and they often merge – a beach or seaside theme, for instance, can also be described as nautical although I tend to think the term refers to life on the sea rather than beside it? Classic nautical colours are navy blue, sky blue, sea green 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.

Nautical Bedding

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.

On The Sea is the name of this bedding set from Laura Ashley and we have mentioned it before with the beach theme ideas but the boat design makes it equally relevant for a nautical theme. Made from 100% cotton it has all the classic elements with appliquéd sail boats teamed with stripes and checks on a pale blue background.

The Jasper bed linen set from Feather and Black ties all those colours together in a subtle but effective manner with classic blue, white and red stripes.

Pale blue gingham is always a safe bet and goes particularly well in a maritime setting. This poly/cotton bedding set is from ebay seller nautical interiors where you’ll find a whole range of nautical and seaside themed bedding and accessories.

This boy’s duvet cover and pillowcase from Marks & Spencer is another example using blue, white and red stripes. A simple idea that works well by providing a palette of colours to match throughout your theme.

Nautical Themed Accessories

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.

A wall mounted mirror modelled to look like a ship’s porthole is the kind of prop or accessory that really makes a theme idea work. Made from lightweight aluminium and available from amazon.co.uk

This shelf unit from German company Mare2 is available in the UK from amazon and is modelled on a rowing boat and is the kind of feature that creates a real wow factor. Use as a bookshelf or display unit to show off model boats or any other themed accessories.

This lighthouse style table lamp adds a nice finishing touch. It’s made from metal and sits at over 15 inches high so makes a perfect feature item that will last for years. Available from amazon.co.uk

In keeping with the lighthouse theme these little light-pulls from buythesea are a simple but effective idea which will add the perfect finishing touch to his room.

There are a few examples of cotton bunting in a nautical style but I particularly like this set from The Cotton Bunting Co because they are fashioned to look like real maritime signal flags. This set of pure cotton bunting is 5 metres long and comprises of 16 individual flags.

The Ahoy There life saver cushion from John Lewis is such an iconic nautical accessory that it seems obligatory to include it.

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. This wonderful specimen by Patchwork Daisy makes a nice surprise gift idea and is the ideal way to mark the room as his own.

A nice rug is just what you need to pull all those maritime colours together and the ‘Ahoy There’ rug from John Lewis will do just nicely. Made from 100% cotton and available in two sizes.

This wooden sail boat from LighLaughLove.com is made from a single block of drift wood with a calico fabric sail. It makes a great room decoration that will take pride of place on a display shelf or bookcase.

This lighthouse height chart and wall sticker kit from Peanut & Pip is a fun and colourful way to add a nautical decorative theme to their rooms and has a practical use too.