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Decor Tips for a Nautical Bathroom Look

Even with a simple design, a maritime-themed bathroom can be created.
Even with a simple design, a maritime-themed bathroom can be created. Photo: Getty Images/Martin Barraud
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June 10, 2025, 9:01 am | Read time: 2 minutes

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be on vacation all year round? Feet up, the sound of the ocean in your ears, and just relaxing. Since that’s not possible for most people, we bring the vacation feeling into our home wellness area–our bathroom. myHOMEBOOK explains how to give your bathroom a maritime design.

The bathroom is a place of relaxation. You want to feel comfortable here. But it takes more than just a bathtub and a sink. The maritime look in the bathroom is a classic and remains popular. In this article, we show you how to bring a bit of sea breeze into your bathroom.

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Less is More

If you want to give your bathroom a maritime touch, be careful not to overdo it. The Baltic Sea motif can quickly become overwhelming and kitschy. It’s best to use small but effective accents.

The Right Textiles for a Maritime Bathroom  

A bathroom can quickly achieve a maritime look if you know how. Sometimes just a few small blue-and-white striped color accents are enough. Red can also complement this style well. For example, in the form of towels, washcloths, or a bath mat in a stripe design. But it’s not just stripes that bring a vacation flair to the bathroom; shells can also appear on towels and other items.

Wood Reminds Us of the Sandy Beach

Using light wooden furniture in the bathroom perfectly complements the maritime look. A light cabinet under the sink or a small shelf can help incorporate the colors of sand and dunes into the bathroom.

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Sea Creatures in All Shapes and Colors

One way to design a maritime bathroom is with animal motifs. Perhaps a small crab in one corner and a fish in another? The possibilities are endless. Whether as a figure or a useful accessory like a dish in a sea creature design–anything goes as long as it pleases.

Don’t Forget the Anchor

What would a maritime bathroom be without an anchor? Whether as a pattern on a shower curtain or as a decorative element on a shelf, anchors are the ultimate symbol of the sea and seafaring. They represent safety in the vastness of the sea and arriving–coming to rest. The anchor is the perfect symbol for a maritime bathroom.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of MYHOMEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@myhomebook.de.

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