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Nautical Nursery Ideas

Coming from a family who loved the water, crabbing and fishing, and boating, it is natural to think of creating a nautical nursery. 

Those who love marine life, coral reefs or other plant life found at the ocean bottoms will love the nautical theme.

The nautical nursery theme is unisex and will not require a lot of changes as your child grows.

See great nautical nursery items at Walmart.

A Nautical Nursery Is Unisex

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When we think of the sea or the ocean, we think of the color “blue.”  Then we slip into the idea of blue being a boys color.  So, what if you are preparing a nursery for a girl, there are so many treasures found in the ocean depths that can give you some ideas for colors to use in a girl’s nursery as well. 

 I spent many hours, during the summer, while at my grandparents’ home, fishing and crabbing in the cove, of the Patuxent River, that was at their back door. We would go out once in awhile with my grandfather on his boat called “The Cat” to fish in the bay. We could sit on their pier or take the rowboat out to the end of the cove to watch the boat races during the summer.  The river was so clean back then. We could sit in the boat and watch the crabs as they walked along the river bottom and bury themselves under the sand.

Not far away, at Solomon’s Island there was a lighthouse that had become a tourist attraction, along with watching the fisherman and oysterman going out to get their catch of the day. Locals would walk in the shallow waters digging for clams.

 Most of us have enjoyed and continue to enjoy going to the beach. We often forget that we are actually swimming in ocean waters. 
Of course, you are not limited.  You have numerous choices that come from your own childhood memories. 

What Can I Do With The Nursery Walls

One of the first decisions to be made is in reference to the walls.  You have multiple options.

Painting: Paint the wall a new color which can range from the oranges, yellows, pinks and reds of a sunset over the ocean, or the various blue tones of the ocean.

Prints
: You can do a lot of things with prints.


Transfer them to canvas

Enlarge them so they can be used for a wall mural. It would be best to have a professional do this for you. They can advise you as the largest size that you can go with your print without distorting the image, or making it fuzzy.

Nautical Murals: If you or know someone that is creative, you can have a mural that is painted on one wall, or as a border.

There are wallpaper murals that can be easily removed and reused elsewhere without damaging your walls.

You may want a oceanic scene that includes the colorful fish, starfish, seahorses, dolphins, whales, coral reefs and other treasures found on the ocean bottom.

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Another idea is that of a nice lighthouse scene complete with a sunset with ships or boats going by.



Decals and Stickers: There is a large selection of nautical wall decals and stickers to choose from that are easily removed without damaging the wall or paint.

Place decals or stickers on cribs, toy chests if you choose to do so.


 
Wall Decals

Wall decals are not difficult to use.  Most of those manufactured today can be easily removed and

reused without damaging your walls. However, there are those with those sticky adhesive backs; so make sure that yours is the removable type.

Get great ideas at eBay




Wall Accent Pieces

There are many nautical pieces that can be used as accent pieces.  You can use photos, prints, canvas art, decorative pieces that can be hung on the wall.  Of course there is bedding choices, lamps, storage units, floor coverings, draperies and other window treatments to mention a few.

Lighthouse

Ships


Boats

Ships wheel

Anchors  

Life Rings

Fishing Nets

Sailors

Fisherman

Fish of all kinds, mammals, crustaceans

Seashells

PERSONALIZED NURSERY DECOR

There are decorative items that will fit you nautical nursery which you can have your child's name place on it.

·        Name Plate for the door·         

·        Life Boat Ring·         

·        Ship decor for the wall·         

·       Their name spelled out using stickers or decals for the wall

Woodcraft project: Create your own personalize decor if you are handy with wood crafts, or simply go to your local craft shop to hunt for something special. More than likely all you would need to add is some acrylic paint and paint brushes to paint your wood. Craft stores like MIchael's is inexpensive, and they have a large amount of crafty things you can use for your nursery.


Crib To Big Kids Bed

When Baby Is Ready To Leave Crib  
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Once your baby is starting to try to climb out of their crib, it is time to exchange the crib for a toddler bed as part of your Nautical nursery.  There are some cute boat beds that are perfect for the toddler, as well as a Nautical crib and nursery furniture.  

If you are starting your nursery for the first time, don't have a crib yet, or if your baby is ready for a big kids bed, you might want to investigate the costs, the differences between the various beds. 


Nautical Theme Bedding

If you want to stick with blue for boys, there are plenty of bedding ideas with boats and ships.


Your girl can also have nautical bedding that is more colorful.

Of course, you can use your color schemes and ideas for a unisex idea.

There is a variety of choices for nautical theme bedding whether it be for a crib or toddler bed.



             

Nautical Nursery Lighting Ideas

You can find lamps for the nursery that fit the nautical theme.  Some babies will awaken the second a lamp is turned on.  A night light provides enough light which will allow mom to check on baby without having a light awaken them. 
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There are a multiple lighting options for the nursery that can include the Nautical theme with some sort of Nautical design, or simply used for color as an accent piece.

Recessed lighting is one option using colored light bulbs.


An optic star ceiling would add a beautiful finishing touch.


Small Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Lighting Kit

Whether at sea, on the ocean or sitting on your balcony overlooking the water, the stars come out at night. Fiber optic stars would look great in a nursery.


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