Lighthouse Nautical Bath Decor

Many people have chosen to do at least one of the baths in their home in a nautical theme.  Whether it's the master bath, a small guest bath, or the one the kids use, you can easily find appropriate decorator accessories that are suitable.

Just about anything associated with the sea can be considered a nautical theme ... from the ocean waves themselves, to the ships that sail on them, the creatures that swim under the surface, to the shells that wash up on the shore.  And, of course the lighthouses that, for centuries, helped the sailor find safe harbor.

But, what if a hodge podge of anchors, sailboats, ship wheels, sea shells, and sea creatures doesn't appeal to you?

The answer is to zoom in a little.  Narrow your theme to one or two nautical symbols or elements.  This page presents some ideas for putting your focus on lighthouses.   But, you could certainly take the same approach with sea life, sailboats, or something else.

Paradise Island Light (by Cruise Ready)

If your bath has no shower curtain, you can create a focal point of your choice.  You might do this with wall art, using a shelving unit, or even by placing an attractive, over sized bath rug on the floor.  

Wall decals do a nice job of filling a wall space and drawing the eye.  A half bath or guest bath might be a good place to use one.

Simply utilize the large space you choosen by placing an eye-catching piece, or grouping, there, and allow that to dominate the room, and dictate your further choices.

Decorative Tiles can be a either a focal point or a little accent, and they work equally well framed and unframed.

Hang a grouping of them on a wall for a focal point, or use a single tile for a  pop of color.  

 A good source is Zazzle, where there's plenty of variety.  A recent search for 'lighthouse tiles' turned up over 1,200 results!  

A Lighthouse night light is an ultra easy nautical touch to add to your bath... just plug it in! A night light is a good idea for any bath that might be used by guests, who may not have the 'lay of the land' in the middle of the night. They are also helpful in a bath used by children and older family members, some of whom can occasionally become a little disoriented at night without a little bit of light to help them get their bearings.