Nautical Decorating Ideas for a Kid's Bedroom

Use vintage pieces to give your child's room a nautical flair.

If your kid loves the ocean or boating, decorate his bedroom with a nautical theme. A maritime-inspired room style is timeless and can appeal to children of all ages. Mix items that you already own with new and vintage nautical-themed pieces. Stick with a fresh red, white and blue color scheme for an authentic look.

Antique Decor

Use maritime antiques to create a nautical-themed bedroom. Repurpose vintage items into fresh decor. Frame antique maritime maps and hang them on bedroom walls. Old anchors, ship wheels and oars also make eye-catching wall decor. A vintage sea captain's chest can work double duty in a child's room. Fill the chest with toys or extra clothes and blankets and top it with comfortable cushions as an extra seating option.

Boat-Inspired Bedding

Make the child's bed the centerpiece of the room by enhancing it with charming boat-inspired bedding. Choose a nautical red-and-white striped comforter and white sheets featuring sailboat designs. Decorate the bed with anchor and lifesaver-shaped pillows and fold a navy blue throw blanket at the foot. If the wooden bed frame is in need of updating, cover it with fresh white or navy blue paint.

Nautical Textiles

An easy way to incorporate a nautical theme into a child's bedroom is through textiles. You don't have to spend a lot of money to update the space. Place a sailboat-shaped rug on hardwood or tile flooring. Hang white curtains featuring tiny red and blue sailboat patterns and tie them back with pieces of nautical rope.

Maritime Decor Pieces

Put the finishing touches on a nautical-themed bedroom with a variety of maritime-inspired decor pieces. Place a sailboat replica on a night stand or work desk. As a sentimental touch, place your child's seashell collection in a clear glass bowl and display it on a wall shelf. A lamp featuring a sailboat-shaped base and an anchor-patterned shade will brighten up a desk, night stand or vanity table.

References

• Completely Coastal: Going with Vintage Globe Decor
• All Free Crafts: Nautical Decorating and Craft Ideas