With the abundance of wet weather we have been having of late, I have been dreaming about summer days and Hampton-style beach houses.  If you don’t have a beach house, like the majority of us, I have been looking high and low for some great maritime accessories to add elements of beach chic in to your home.

Nautical chic with the classic navy and white combination

Now I admit it, I’m keen on a maritime look or two, not only in homeware but also in fashion.  Who says you need to own a yacht to dress nautical!  Navy and white is such a clean, crisp and timeless colour combination and every year the catwalk collections showcase some variation on the trend, which reiterates my point of its timeless appeal.

Nautical Mood Board by Butterfly Lane

Nautical Mood Board by Butterfly Lane

The classic blue and white colour combination screams nautical chic, and looks so clean and fresh.  Adding elements of this style in to your home is easy, and it works best with a neutral backdrop, especially with white walls and furniture, then adding accents of blue.  The blue panelling on the walls below, breaks up the crisp whiteness and adds warmth.
Blue and white sitting room

Blue and white sitting room

Alternatively, smaller statements can be just as effective.  Keep the decor white and add design features such as white washed furniture, lanterns and a navy and white striped rug or throw.
Life's A Beach by Helen Turkington

Life's A Beach by Helen Turkington

Nautical accessories create a chic look

Nautical accessories create a chic look

Maritime accessories

Maritime accessories

I hope you love this look as much as I do – get inspired and create your own chic coastal interior!
Nikki

Nikki Wright is an interior design blogger and self-confessed homebird. Her blog showcases her inspirations along with specially selected beautiful products and design. Her design style is opulent and elegant, using muted colour palettes and lashings of sparkling glass. She firmly believes it's time to channel English country living at its best. Take a look at her blog here - butterflylaneinteriors.co.uk. You can follow Nikki on twitter @ButterflyLane_. Read more posts by .

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  1. Laura Jenkins says:

    Jul 11, 2012

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    Jul 11, 2012

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    Jul 11, 2012

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    Jul 24, 2012

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