Bathroom décor frequently requires a sense of continuation when it comes to design. We like to keep our towel collections largely the same color, material and shape, which are often purchased according to the overall décor scheme of the interior. This collection of three hand towels fulfils this requirement and adds a lot more when it comes to decorative splendour and visual interest. The blue-ink design drawings of the sailing ship, anchor and whale will bring a decidedly nautical and navy themed ambiance to any bathroom, regardless of what else is within sight.

One of the most well-known seafaring stories is Moby Dick by American author Herman Melville in 1851. It tells the story of sailors, most notably Ishmael and Ahab who hunt a giant albino sperm whale who is attacking ships and their crews. An imaginary story of course for whales are not known for their ferociousness but instead as gentle giants of the deep. Then of course there is the biblical tale of Jonah and the whale. A whale is said to have saved Jonah from drowning and then spat him out onto dry land after 3 days and 3 nights inside its belly.

Whether you are from a sailing family yourself or take a great interest in nautical based literature, this set of 3 seafarer themed hand towels will make a delightful addition to just about any bathroom décor style. They can make great towels for guest rooms for when visiting friends and family stay the night.

You can find them here: Set of 3 Seafarer Hand Towels in Ink by Thomas Paul.

Made from 100% natural cotton with ink print.

Barnacles are small marine animals known as arthropods and attach themselves to rocks in shallow waters. From their permanent positions, they reach out from within their rock-hard shells to catch minute sea creatures to eat. You will have no doubt seen hundreds of barnacles below your feet if you’ve ever been to a rocky part of the coast or walked along a seaside pier and looked down at the pier’s legs. This tall ceramic barnacle vase is very much a reproduction of the scenes you can witness where barnacles are to be found.

Made from ceramic, the vase is ideal for the placement of flowers, dried plants and grasses. Water can be placed within to nourish the flowers and the stems can be put into any of the multiple barnacle holes. Just like in the seas, life will appear to spring from hard rock (or ceramic material in this case) and shells, and flourish. The tall barnacle vase can be situated on a bedside table, living room shelf or as a dining room focal point on the table where meals are served. Have a sea themed bathroom or bedroom? It will fit in perfectly there.

You can buy this unique vase from here: Tall Sculptural Barnacle Vase.

It reaches 23 inches in height.

Sea fans, or sea whips as they are sometimes known, often come in a variety of colors including red (as seen here), yellow and purple. The rich red of this sea fan is ideal as a decorative accent in a room which needs a little extra color or tonal contrasts. As I have found over the years, there is rarely anything to match or exceed the beauty of Mother Nature’s creations and this is certainly the case with this delightfully delicate looking red gorgonian with square base. You can read more about what sea fans actually are here: Gorgonians.

Great places to situate this red sea fan are numerous but some locations include on a dining table, a coffee table, a shelf in the bathroom or on a cabinet in the master bedroom. Alternatively, it can be placed on a hallway table and thus become a beautiful focus for visitors when entering your home. If you have a botanical or ocean themed interior, then this red gorgonian will make an excellent completing feature to round off the décor scheme. If you know of anyone who studies marine biology or botany and has an office or library at home, then this red sea fan will make a fabulous gift for their workspace.

You can buy it from here: Red Sea Fan with Base.

Dimensions: 11.25″(w) x 13.75″(h).

The crab sculpture has been designed for indoor use and specifically for a table-top or shelf. It’s completely free standing and thus can be placed in any relatively flat location you so desire. In a living room it could be placed on an accent table as a decorative feature all by itself or it can be just one of a number of similar metal sculptures on a dining room shelf or bedroom cabinet. Alternatively, it can be situated on a hallway table to act as a humorous yet beautifully decorative warning to visitors to behave.

Crabs are one of the most recognisable animals in the world and their forms have been used in art, sculpture and indeed literature for thousands of years. The decapod crustaceans have a thick exoskeleton and two large claws (chelae) with which to catch their prey. They are also one of the few species of animal that walks sideways and this makes them even more fascinating to study and watch in their natural habitats.

The crab figurine as seen in the image above is ideal for anyone with a fondness for crabs or sea animals in general and possesses an almost dynamic quality in which the crab might seem to move at any moment.

You can buy this figurine here: Large Iron Crab Sculpture.

Dimensions: 7.25″ H x 9″ W.

You can also plant the seeds of learning in your child’s mind with this fun and aesthetically beautiful bedding set. Included in the set is a twin duvet cover, fitted sheet and a pillow case. There are optional extras in regards to the type of pillowcase you desire. On the top of the duvet cover there is represented a blue sea with the major continents of the world included. On each continent are a few images portraying the famous landmarks, animals and geographical features that are well-known to that particular part of the world.

For example, a panda sits in China; the Eiffel Tower stands tall over Western Europe; and what looks like a cityscape can be seen covering North America.

On the reverse is a complimenting print of waves boats and fish design which matches with the pillowcases. The bedding set is wonderfully charming and visually relaxing as well as being a great first step in your child’s interest in the wider world. It will be particularly suitable for a geography themed kid’s bedroom and will compliment bedside globe lamps, map wallpaper, flag décor and images of animals and places from different continents. I know for sure that I would have loved this map of the world bedding set as a child.

You can buy it from here: Around the World Kid’s Bedding Set.

Designed by the London-based design team ‘Designers Guild’.

The natural woven jute rope which surrounds the clock face is appealing in many ways and will compliment a wide array of existing décor and color schemes. An anchor motif is present on the clock face whilst the numerals and related designs echo those of time pieces found on ships around the world, both modern and traditional. For anyone with a fondness for ships and the sea, this rope wall clock will make an excellent gift.

Jute is a strong material and is grown in plentiful amounts. Owing to the strength and attractive qualities of the shiny vegetable fibre, Jute is a popular choice for decorative accessories, art and even furniture in the world of home interior design. Whether one lives by the sea or hundreds of miles inland, the nautical themed rope wall clock will become an eye-catching element to a living room, bedroom or kitchen as well as being handy for time keeping and appointments.

You can buy this clock from here: Round Jute Rope Wall Clock.

Price: $68.14

The shell charcoal print is a stunning image and would be eye-catching in any art gallery or museum across the land. It’s even better however hand-screened onto a 100% cotton weave bathmat and makes a scrumptious base on which to stand when getting out of a bath or shower. The over-sized nautilus shell has an intricate romantic feel to it’s design and is sure to elicit fond memories of days spent exploring beaches during childhood.

If you yourself, or anyone you know, loves sea-themed home decoration, then this shell bathmat will make a lovely gift and will fit in with most styles of bathroom interior decor. It’s unlikely you’ll ever tire of the art work presented in this charcoal print sea shell with its various details and patterns.

You can buy it here: Charcoal Print Sea Shell Bathmat.

Price: $40

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Thomas Paul is a renowned home product designer and has branched out from curtain and fabric design to the creative world of table and dinnerware as seen from these dessert plates with aquatic themes. On each of the four plates is a animal which can be found in water of one variety or another. The ever popular goldfish is found on one plate whilst on others there is a green turtle, a splendid seahorse and the fascinating beast known as the pufferfish.

Each plate has a character of its own and will attract the attentions of family members and visiting guests alike. People all have their own experiences and stories and as such, each plate will hold some significance to those who view this sea-life themed decorative dinnerware set. After all, who hasn’t been in awe of the way small baby turtles bravely rush to the sea after hatching from their eggs? Many people have also had a favorite goldfish in their childhood as well.

You can buy these aquatic plates here: Set of 4 Sea Life Themed Dinnerware Plates.

Size: 4. 9″ in diameter.

The location of this ocean based honeymoon suite is in the waters off the Maldives in the Indian Ocean, south-west of India. Conrad Hotels are behind the amazing location which is situated in the Maldives Rangali Islands resort. Guests will experience the beauty of the ocean from below the waves but thankfully with glass in-between them and the sharks that swim by. Also included in the entertainment are a variety of color fish including the blue-striped snapper, the parrot fish, eels and sting rays.

Whilst you and your newly-wed fall asleep each night, you can both look up at the sky, just visible above the surface and perhaps at the moon shimmering in the darkness. Just try not to imagine the glass beginning to crack or be scared by a passing shark wondering what you taste like. If you can stomach all this, then the price tag on this experience could set you back a cool $2,000, per night. A complimentary champagne breakfast does follow the next morning however.

Whilst one won’t be able to recreate such a suit, unless you are a billionaire, some inspiration can be taken from the scene as shown above. Various photographic prints, canvases and wall stickers can be employed to mirror the ocean scenes one might see in this suite. A child’s bedroom can be enlivened with a blue ocean-themed ceiling with a myriad of little colorful fishes and fantasy characters. Gaze on the scene for a while and you will no doubt come up with possible interior additions to your own room which will echo a scene from below the waves.

If you had the money, would you sleep in an underwater glass suite like this?

Source: Daily Mail.

The octopus sculpture is made from pewter and has the expressive nature of an octopus beneath the waves. Eight tentacles curve in majestic form to give the sculpture a gait of under water movement and locational setting. If you’re looking to add a touch of ‘still’ movement to an area of a room, then this octopus shelf décor piece is perfect, especially if you have a fondness for the intelligent cephalopod.

Price: $90

Did you know?: Octopuses are considered the most intelligent of invertebrates and their analytical skills have been well documented by scientists. Not only this but due to their lack of an internal skeleton they can get into the most narrow of slits, tubes and holes. Octopuses have been known to open the lids of their aquariums, crawl out of the water and crawl along the ground to nearby tanks filled with crabs and fish, there gorging themselves silly on the inhabitants.