Home is where the heart is, they say. But if your ideal abode looks like a boat instead of a house, you can always make it happen with these 10 simple design tricks.
The boat-inspired interior is gaining popularity in modern architecture and interiors because of its ability to fit in small land spaces while still looking spacious and bright. Just imagine waking up every day inside a cozy nautical haven that’s also very sophisticated and chic at the same time! Here are 10 ways to bring the boating lifestyle home.
1. Forget About Matching Furniture Arrangement
Create an asymmetrical look by stacking two chairs on top of each other instead of side-by-side, for instance. Staggering pieces will create visual interest even if you use the same furniture pieces. You can also use a floating shelf to make it easier for you, but always make sure to leave enough space between each item for your room’s air circulation.
Stack books according to size and not just keeping them in one spot since this creates a sense of order and balance as well as helping draw attention from the rest of your home’s design. You can also stack them on top of each other to create a high pile but make sure not to overcrowd the entire space.
2. Choose Appropriate Colour Scheme
Never use all three colors in your pillows, sheet sets, and bed covers because this creates a jumbled look that is neither appetizing nor welcoming. Always include two or three different color schemes in your decorative scheme while choosing compatible patterns instead of mixing clashing ones…you don’t want to bore your guests do you?
Don’t be afraid of using bold colors when designing your boat-inspired room since this will help bring visual interest into the space which makes it perfect for small spaces since there are boundless opportunities when it comes to applying bold color on your walls, floors, doors, furniture and decorative pieces.
To help your room appear less confined or boxed in, apply the color of your walls to the ceiling which will also reduce the need for bulky display cases or cabinetry. This technique is best applied when you want to put up medium-sized paintings, mirrors, or other wall hangings so that they don’t seem overwhelming at all.
3. Use Lamps in Classy Style
Position lamps at different angles around your living space instead of placing them straight on top of each other since this creates a more inviting mood…you can also increase visual interest by creating asymmetrical light fixtures instead of using matching ones side-by-side.
A chandelier can be used over your dining table if you have one but make sure not to use it as a sole source of light, instead, use it as an accent piece to help brighten up your dining space. To create a more dramatic effect, you can hang it higher up above the table to help increase the illumination when it comes to dinner time.
4. Workspaces are Awesome
Even if your room is small enough to be considered as part of your living area, inserting an office nook will allow you to multitask by working on your laptop while watching TV or simply reading in front of the fireplace during the winter season. You can also add extra seating space in this case since home offices usually require these anyway.
If there’s one thing that gets easily lost among all other furniture pieces in any given space – large or small – it’s definitely the loveseat. Placing one next to a window-wall combo will make this piece stick out a sore thumb and prevent it from being a mere accent piece.
5. Furnitures Choice is Key Factor
Even if your boat has a walk-in closet, you can still place a full-length mirror in front of it to help save some space. This also helps avoid clutter by making sure that the only things stuffed inside your closet are clothes and shoes while everything else is kept out in the open where they belong.
Using dark walls and furniture pieces such as cherry or mahogany wood will effectively make your room look more spacious by allowing other furniture pieces to stand out. This trick will work best for rooms that are decorated with lighter color schemes like cream, beige or white ones.
Place your coffee table in front of a sofa not just because it helps save space but also because this arrangement allows your guests to place their beverages on the table itself since there’s no need to go looking for coasters before enjoying their drink. Having an ottoman nearby is also recommended so that you can use it as added seating during parties instead of pulling up extra chairs from another part of your home.
6. Displaying Collections
Don’t let clutter build up…instead, find new homes for stuff you don’t plan on using anymore and display them as art instead. This technique is best for those with a passion for collecting things such as music boxes, vases, and even mugs.
If you have extra space outside the house, why not turn your porch into an office away from home? Just make sure to leave enough room for a small table and chair set where you can work on your laptop while enjoying the fresh air. If possible, extending the roof of your porch will help protect you from all forms of weather conditions so that it’s practical too!
7. Natural Lighting Rocks
Placing glass doors straight across each other will create a stunning visual impact by helping increase both your room’s width and natural lighting since there’s no need to worry about harsh sunlight or strong winds getting inside your home.
Using mirrors of different shapes and even sizes is a great idea to help brighten up any room that has little or no natural lighting at all. These reflective tools are also very helpful if you’re planning on installing skylights since they’ll reflect light away from them to other parts of the space.
8. Make Good Use of Vertical Space
Boathouses have slanted roofs so this means that extra space can be created by simply mounting shelves straight upwards against walls…perfect for storing books, records, and anything else you want out-of-sight yet within reach! Another way to utilize unused wall spaces is by hanging canvases that are shaped like triangles or trapezoids as well wicker baskets made from rattan and other types of fibers.
9. Moldings and Extra Trims Work Wonders
This decorating technique is best used when entering a room that features high ceilings since it will create the illusion of making them look shorter than they really are while enhancing your room’s aesthetics by drawing attention to its center focal points such as a fireplace, TV set or even double-door entrances.
10. Curtains Should be Carefully Chosen
Cheap curtain rods go hand in hand with curtains that are made from heavy fabrics because these pieces require long metal arms for support which can damage standard drywall if installed incorrectly. This type of issue is easily avoided by simply putting some thought into how you plan on hanging up your new drapes before actually doing so.
I hope you enjoyed all 10 of these helpful tips and that they’ll help make your home look like a boat or yacht in no time!
