Top 10 Back to School Essentials for College Dorms

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1.) Bedding

Comforters, sheets, and pillows are essential for college dorms. Ensure you find out the size of the beds from the college or university before you buy bedding. (My son’s dorm has extra long twin beds, and that was essential when shopping for a sheet set!). They are often called ‘Twin Extra Long”. We love these extra long bed skirts to hide all of your stuff under your dorm bed.

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2.) Bath Linen

Bath towels – Washcloths, hand towels, and bath sized towels are crucial in dormitories and they can never use enough. (Considering they probably will do laundry once a month). Ensure you buy quality towels that are absorbent and can withstand the abuse of a college student. Trust me they will be used for more than just drying off from the shower.

3.) Shower Tote for College Dorms

Whether the dorms have communal showers or individual showers connected to the rooms, having all of your shower tote essentials in a tote or caddy is essential. Opt for a mesh one or a material that can dry easily to prevent getting mildewed and gross from moisture.

4.) Over the door mirror for your College Room

Full length mirrors are often forgotten but are essential to see your ENTIRE body. (Many college students seem to think all you need to see is your face!) Whether you opt for a full-length mirror that can hang on the back of a closet door, or you buy a framed variety that can hang like a picture, a mirror is often forgotten but will be used by everyone on your dorm room floor.

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5.) College Dorms Alarm Clock

Waking up in the morning, or even at night will prove to be essential in college. Ensure you have a good alarm clock that plugs into the wall and not run solely on batteries is brought to college. Don’t depend on just your cell phone or your roommate to wake you. Alarm clocks with multiple alarms can prove to be helpful, so you don’t have to reset your alarm for each new time. See ways to personalize your dorm room here.

6.) Hanging Clothes Organizer

Make the best use of your small closet with a vertical hanging organizer for your shoes, sweaters and foldable clothes. The hanging clothes organizer will keep all your belongings orderly and will help you cram more into your closet than you first imagined. Need more ideas to get your dorm room organized for cheap?

7.) College Dorms Laundry Bag

Laundry is one of the most dreaded chores to do at college (at home too!) Make the chore easier with a good laundry bag – multiple ones is a good idea. Ensure they have sturdy handles and rolling varieties may prove to be handy if your laundromat is within your dormitory.

Image via: Etsy – Hen House Originals – Dorm Essentials Laundry Bag

8.) Coffee Maker

Coffee, Tea, and water may prove to be the best drinks to consume at college (we won’t mention the alcoholic beverages). A coffee maker that doubles as a tea maker could become a college student best friend, late at night or early in the morning. Opt for a variety that has an alarm or even a travel sidecup like the Hamilton Beach coffee maker.

9.) Portable Laptop Desk Holder

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College students spend a lot of time in the bed… not just sleeping, but studying, eating and everything else. A laptop desk for writing, resting a laptop, or just having a flat surface other than your desk can prove to be essential. Creating a productive study area can be hard. This desk will help make life easier. These can be found at most houseware stores in the back-to-school area.

10.) College Dorms Floor and Table Lamps

One of the most underrated essentials for a dorm room is table and floor lamps. Whether you are trying to study, or need an extra light near your bed or sitting area, the overhead fluorescent fixture in the room will not be sufficient, and it will wake up your roommate! Opt for a few lamps that are versatile and don’t require strangely sized bulbs!

For more college dorm ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

But there’s no fun when accidents happen. Although there are only a few isolated cases that are linked to fireworks, but then it should not be taken for granted. Safety precautions are needed and should be observed at all time.

Safety Tips to Ensure Fireworks Safety this 4th of July Holiday

To ensure fireworks safety this 4^th of July, here are some helpful guidelines:

Only buy fireworks from authorized dealers

Safety starts from where it begins. Always buy from authorized dealers or retailers for your fireworks. These stores know exactly how to use, distribute and preserve the fireworks, Also, these stores ensure that the fireworks you buy are authentic and passed the safety standards. You can be sure that it will fire and work as desired. The National Council of Fireworks has essential fireworks safety tips on their site.

For Fireworks Safety: Know the Type You’re Buying

Fireworks are created in various ways. There are those that fly and fire while others are a fountain of fire. Whatever fireworks you have, it is very important to know exactly how it works. You have guidelines on how to use it on its label. This procedure should comply strictly. If it’s too small for you to read, ask for assistance from the store you are buying it. Here are some backyard fireworks tips to ensure your family stays safe.

Designate a Person in Charge of Fireworks Safety

This person should be a responsible adult who can handle the fireworks very well. He or she must be an experienced individual who knows how to do it. The person-in-charge doesn’t have to be an expert about fireworks but someone who don’t drink and fire. Also, it is important that this person is in-charge of the safety materials like fire extinguishers and water.

Bear in mind that not all areas allow fireworks without asking permission to designated authorities. It’s a sure fun-filled 4^th of July experience that you will definitely remember.

For more 4th of July ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

4th of July Dessert: Patriotic Berry Pie

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Berry Pie Ingredients:

For the crust
2 cups flour (all-purpose)
¼ cup almonds, finely chopped
¼ tsp salt
2/3 cup butter, cold
5-7 tbsp. ice water
For the filling
2 ½ cups sliced strawberries
1 ¾ cups raspberries
1 ½ cups blueberries
½ cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tbsp. water
½ tsp almond extract
For the egg wash
1 egg
Sanding sugar

Berry Pie Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425^oF.
2. Combine the flour, salt and chopped almonds in a large bowl. Cut the butter into chunks and add it to the flour mixture; mix with two forks to achieve a coarse crumb-like mixture. Add little by little water, just until the mixture is moistened.
3. Take 1/3 of the mixture out and shape a ball. Place it on wrapping foil and flatten it a bit. Wrap it up and put it in the refrigerator to rest.
4. Sprinkle a little flour on a working surface, take the remaining dough and roll it out into a circle (about 12 inch, 1/8 inch thick). Fold the circle into quarters and place it onto a 9 inch pie plate. Now carefully unfold the circle and press it firmly so it takes the shape of the pie plate. Let a little dough over the edges.
5. The next step is to prepare the berries. You will need two bowls; one to put in the strawberries and the raspberries and the other for the blueberries.
6. In another bowl, mix together the sugar and the corn starch. Now add about ¼ cup of this mixture to the blueberries, along with one tbsp. water and ¼ tsp almond extract. Toss gently to coat everything. Add the rest of the sugar mixture to the strawberries and raspberries, together with ¼ tsp almond extract and toss gently to coat all the berries.
7. Take a piece of aluminum foil and fold it a few times in order to make a 2 inch wide strip. Place the strip onto the pie crust, so you separate the surface into 1/3 and 2/3 sections. Press the foil a little bit so it slightly gets into the crust. Now take a spoon and pour the blueberries into the smaller section of the pie. Pour the strawberries and raspberries into the larger section. Now you can remove the foil with care so the berries don’t mix.
8. Take the remaining dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured working surface. Cut out 5 strips (3/4 inch) to use as the flags’ stripes and place them over the strawberries and raspberries. Fold the remaining edge of the crust over the strips.
9. Using a small star cookie cutter, cut out as many stars as you like and place them over the blueberries.
10. Slightly beat the egg and brush the crust with it. To finish, sprinkle with the sanding sugar.
11. Bake for about 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to about 375^oF and continue baking for about 30-40 minutes. Cool, serve and enjoy!

Want more berry recipe ideas?

Take a look at our 23 Patriotic Dessert Recipes!

If you want, you can even make the pie in a rectangular shape to give it an even more flag-like look. This 4^th of July Dessert is going to be the hit of your celebration party. You can serve it with a delicious ball of vanilla ice cream to round it up and provide the perfect patriotic dessert for your guests.

For more summer holiday desserts on Stagetecture, click here.

Delicious Apple Dumplings Recipe

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Prep- 30 min
Cook time- 1hr

Apple Pie Ingredients:

1 pastry recipe for double crust pie or 2 (10-ounce) cans of Pillsbury crescent roll dough
6 large granny smith apples, peeled and cored
½ cup of butter
¾ cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
3 cups of water
2 cups of white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 Apple Dumplings Directions:

1. To start the Fourth of July Recipe, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Then get a 9X13 inch pan and grease it or purchase a non-stick 9 X 13 in pan.
2. Then lightly flour a cutting board or just your counter top and begin to roll out the pastry double pie crust (or crescent dough) into a large 24 by 16 inch rectangle. Then cut the rectangle into 6 even square pieces.
3. After the dough has been divided off, place an apple on each pastry square with the cored opening facing upward. Then cut your butter into 8 pieces, then take 1 piece of butter and place it at the opening of each apple, take the left over butter and set it aside for the sauce.
4. Next, get the brown sugar and split it up among the apples. Put some in the core of the apples then around the base of each apple. After the brown sugar has been used start to sprinkle the cinnamon followed by the nutmeg over the apples.
5. Gently wet your fingertips and carry one corner of the pastry square to the top of the apple. Repeat the same process with the opposite corner of the square pressing them together and do the same for the last two corners.
6. Faintly seal the dough at the sides to be sure the apple is completely sealed in. Make sure that you do the same for the rest of the apples. After all apples have been sealed, place them in a baking dish.

Apple Sauce:

1. Take out a saucepan and mix in; the water, white sugar, vanilla, and the left over butter. Then place the combination over a medium heat and bring it to a boil. Boil it for about 5 minutes or until the sugar has completely dissolve
2. After the sauce has been made, carefully pour some of the sauce over the apples. And place the apples in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes. Then when the dumplings are finished place each one into a dessert bowl and scoop out the left over sauce onto each of the dumplings and ENJOY your Fourth of July Dessert Recipe!

*For extra sweetness you can add a few scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream to the tops of the dumplings.

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Creative 4th of July Table Centerpiece Ideas

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Table centerpieces: Fun Patriotic Ideas

Remember running with pinwheels in one hand? Weren’t those happy times? The Fourth Of July deserves that sorta happiness and cheer. So bring on some pinwheels to the table and do not forget to dress them in the patriotic colors of red, blue and white! You can put them in a flower vase, some glass mason jars or even stick them to your favorite foods and salads.

Hand crafted patriotic decorations are the best!

Bring some balloons, flags and your craft supplies to use and create gorgeous patriotic themed paper mesh balls. You can run red, white or blue table runners beneath and place these handcrafted patriotic trophies in a rustic cane or wooden basket. Let me tell you, this is going to be one of the most unique Fourth Of July table centerpieces that you will ever come across.

Love painted mason jars? We love these mason jar crafts to decorate your 4th of July table with!

Image via: Etsy – 4th of July Mason Crafts – My Whimsical Lily 

Party centerpiece Ideas: Get Innovative With Bricks

Have some extra brick leftover from the recent construction work. First paint them in the patriotic colors of red, white and blue and then have them arranged in such a way that they resemble flower pots and baskets. You could add a few color complementing flowers for a real effect and embellish the brick pots with white stars.

Seeking Inspiration From The Sea

Summers have seen the sea inspiring many a interior projects, so whilst summer is here how can we leave behind the nautical theme from our Fourth Of July Table Centerpieces inspirations. I would say prepare a gorgeous fruit salad and top it up with a patriotic flavored sail. So you got two things here. One, a delectable and healthy salad and two a beautiful, edible table centerpiece. Some eyes are sure gonna turn green with envy here!

4th of July Decorative Crafts Firecrackers

Firecrackers too signify a moment of pride and celebrations. Don’t they form apt Fourth of July table centerpieces? I feel they do! Just use your card stock and carefully pick out patterns that resonate the Fourth of July theme. Now sculpt these into firecrackers and place them into glass bottles, jars or pots. You will have a splendid centerpiece by the end of it.

We love this Americana take on firecrackers from Etsy shop – Papergirl Studios

Image via: Etsy – Papergirl Studios – Americana crafts

The Fourth of July, is a day that carries along a lot of pride, promise and happiness and so it becomes essential to convey these sentiments via our Fourth Of July table centerpieces. Pinwheels, firecrackers, flower pots etc do bring with them  a feeling of upliftment and hope and thus fit perfectly into the role. Do share with us your ideas for Fourth of July table centerpieces.

Click here for more 4th of July Ideas on Stagetecture!

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The 4^th of July is here and what better way to celebrate than with savory bbq food, friends and family? I love bringing out patriotic red, white and blue colors and sprinkling in summer colors and dinnerware to set the scene. I’m excited to of paired with Villeroy & Boch to feature their new BBQ Passion and Pizza Passion lines. If you remember in the past I’ve highlighted the gorgeous dinnerware, crystal ware and entertaining ideas on Stagetecture with Villeroy & Boch. Of course you and I will never forget the unforgettable night in Frankfurt, Germany I spent with BlogTourAmbiente and the Villeroy & Boch family!

My 4^th Of July BBQ Entertaining Ideas with Villeroy & Boch

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Today I want to show you how to bring patriotic colors together with their lovely white dinnerware to set a memorable 4^th of July BBQ table this holiday season.

Set your 4^th of July table with party food and patriotic colors

While the traditional red, white and blue are a necessity I always like to bring in summer colors such as pops of yellow and green to give the table dimension. I started off with red burlap fabric and denim fabric runners for added texture under the table settings. I think it’s fun to mix and match patterns! So I used nautical blue and white striped napkins and red linen napkins to bring a casual and formal mix to the table.

Villeroy & Boch’s Nek Mini Vase in Deep Cherry and the Numa Vase in Midnight Sky held my happy sunflowers perfectly. When I have a lot of dishes on the table I like to keep the centerpiece simple.

Choosing the right dinnerware to fit your bbq party food recipes

Villeroy & Boch’s new BBQ Passion line includes beautiful steak plates in two sizes to fit your entertaining needs. I enjoyed how they have a sauce indentation in the dish that enables you to put your condiments or favorite sauces right there on the plate without interfering in your presentation. I also used their Artesano dip bowls and trays for barbecue sauce and horse radish – perfect for the shish kebabs! The beautiful wood Artesano Salad Servers complement any salad you’d like to serve your guest in the Artesano Original Salad Bowl.

Decorating in style with colorful accessories for your holiday table

One of the elements that is often forgotten when decorating a festive table is to bring color through glasses. Villeroy & Boch’s Boston colored Highball Beer Tumblers in blue and red paired nicely with the decor and who doesn’t love to sip out of a festive red and white or blue and white striped straw? Cooling down on the 4th of July couldn’t be sweeter than with these glasses to complement the white Artesano Original Pizza plate in the center of the table.

Instead of pizza I piled our corn on the cob and shish kebab skewers in the center, but a cheesy flatbread, or big loaf of French bread would have worked just as easily!

What color variations will you try at your 4th of July holiday table? We’d love to hear! If you’re interested in any of the Villeroy & Boch BBQ Passion dinnerware visit them online to see different sizes and styles available!

To see other Villeroy & Boch past articles on Stagetecture, see our archives.

If you’re not done yet with your menu list, try the grilled lime corn recipe. This healthy grilling recipe It’s a perfect grilled recipe for your Independence Day celebration. You can have it done on the side of your main grilled meat recipe. You will never fail to impress your guest with this tasty grilled lime corn.

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime Recipe

Corn on the Grill Ingredients:

8 ears fresh corn, husks removed

Vegetable cooking spray

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

1 small garlic clove, pressed

1 tablespoon lime zest

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Garnish: lime zest

Grilled Corn Directions:

1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Coat corn lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Grill corn, covered with grill lid, 15 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, stir together butter and next 5 ingredients. Remove corn from grill, and cut into thirds. Serve corn with butter mixture. Garnish, if desired.

You should be able to serve at least 8 persons with this tasty grilled lime corn recipe. And this can be done in around 30 minutes only. This is not only easy but a quick grilled recipe that you can make. The lime doesn’t only provide a great flavor but an appetizing aroma as well. You definitely have to try this one of a kind grilled corn recipe.

For more summer food recipes on Stagetecture, click here.

How to Make the Best Summer Strawberry Desserts

Strawberry Chantilly

Light and fresh, this dessert will be loved by everyone. It is soft and crunchy thanks to its cookie base and mousse filling. Since it is frozen, it makes a great summer treat. Serve it at a cookout or a get-together. The best thing about strawberry chantilly is that you can make it in advance and store it in the freezer. Skip the crust if you’re looking to shed off some pounds this summer.

If you are a fan of pretzels, be sure to make this strawberry pretzel dessert. Your taste buds will thank you.

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Quick Desserts: Strawberry Galette

We all know that strawberry galette is a popular spring dessert. But that shouldn’t be a reason not to enjoy it in summer. Since strawberries spell warm weather, you can make strawberry desserts in both spring and summer. A galette is easy to make and is packed with flavor. You can garnish yours with basil or whipped cream. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds.

Strawberry Shortcake Bars are perfect for patriotic desserts!

When longing for a dessert that will sate your appetite without filling you up, look no further than strawberry shortcake bars. With a sugar base and a fluffy creamy filling, you won’t want to eat anything else once you’ve had these. The pièce de résistance are the delicious strawberries that ooze freshness.

Strawberry-Drizzled Banana Pudding Pie

It goes without saying that everyone loves banana pudding. But this tasty take on banana pudding moves the dessert to a whole new level. Flavored with meringue and strawberry drizzle, you’ll never want to eat banana pudding again once you’ve tasted strawberry-drizzled banana pudding pie. The best part? You can serve it cold on a hot summer day.

Love fruit pizza? Try this dessert pizza recipe by Pillsbury.

Strawberry Desserts Make Great 4th of July Desserts

Want to have a memorable 4th of July? Make a strawberry dessert. Since 4th of July desserts are comprised of 3 major colors, strawberries make your job easier because of their rich red hue. All you need to do is add white and blue elements and your dessert is done!

For more strawberry recipes on Stagetecture, click here.

Take a look at 23 of our favorite patriotic desserts:

1. Patriotic Desserts: Summer Berries Popsicles

See this yummy popsicle recipe here.

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2. Fourth of July Dessert: American Flag Cake

4th of July Cake Ingredients:

Cake:

6 large eggs
3 cups of sugar
18 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1 cup of sour cream
3 cups of flour
1 ½ teaspoons of  pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 ½ pounds of cream cheese
1 pound of unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
1 pound of confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
3 half-pints of raspberries
2 half-pints of blueberries

Icing:

1 ½ pounds of cream cheese
1 pound of unsalted butter
1 ½ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
1 pound of confectioners’ sugar (sifted)

Flag decorations

3 half-pints of raspberries
2 half-pints of blueberries

Patriotic Desserts Cake Directions:

Cake:

1)      Heat oven to 375ᵒ F or 350ᵒ F if you’re using a nonstick pan. Butter and flour a rectangular pan. Mix the butter and sugar in an electric mixer and turn the paddle attachment to high speed. Once the mixture is fluffy, turn the mixer to medium speed and add the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Stir the mixture until it is smooth.

2)      Sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and cornstarch in a bowl. Turn the mixer to low speed and add the flour mixture. Combine the mixture well.

3)      Pour the mixture into your rectangular pan and smoothen the top. Bake for 20 – 30 minutes and test with a toothpick. Remove the cake when the toothpick comes out clean.

Icing

Mix the sugar, butter, vanilla, and cream cheese in an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth.

How to Decorate your Patriotic Cake:

1. Spread ¾ of the icing on the top side of the cake. Draw a sketch of the flag on top using a toothpick. Add blueberries to the upper-left corner and make red rows with the raspberries. Leave some space between the rows.
2. Put the leftover icing in a pastry bag and make white rows between the red stripes. Pipe white stars over the blueberries.

This American flag cake is a perfect Fourth of July dessert to bring to a picnic, bbq or to serve as a centerpiece at your family gathering. It is tasty and beautifully shows off your patriotic side. Make it for your guests and see if they won’t be asking you for the recipe.

3. Patriotic Berry Pie Recipe

Try this yummy patriotic berry pie recipe here.

20 Blogger Friends share their favorite patriotic dessert recipes:

1. Red, White And Blue No-Bake Cheesecake Parfaits
2. Strawberry Blueberry Cloud Cake
3. Skinny Ice Cream Sandwiches
4. White Chocolate Berry Parfaits
5. Coconut Water And Fresh Berry Popsicles For 4th Of July
6. Berries & Cream Tart With Cookie Crust
7. Berry Patriotic Poke Cake
8. Patriotic Dipped Oreo Cookies
9. Brownie Flag Recipe
10. Try These Easy Patriotic Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
11. Patriotic Layered Jello Dessert
12. Patriotic Parfait
13. 4th Of July Ice Cream Cone Cookies
14. Patriotic Red White And Blue Pastries
15. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Flag Dip
16. Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake
17. How To Make Mini Cheesecakes (video)
18. 4th Of July Berry Dessert Pizza
19. American Cheesecake Popsicles
20. Red, White And Blue Oreo Cookie Pops

Do you love Grilled Fruit Recipes?

Take a look at our Strawberry Shortcake Grilled Fruit Kabobs recipe here.

For more Patriotic Dessert Recipes ideas, click here.

 25 Nautical Decor Ideas for your Creative Home

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1. Nautical Decor Color Scheme Ideas

There are a couple of different ways you can go when it comes to selecting a nautical color scheme. Although you might think that adopting a watery palette of green and blue is enough, nautical themes tend to be rather specific when it comes to colors. For example, you could elect to approach your project as if it were a beach home, in which case a white-on-white aesthetic would be the order of the day. Or you might lean more towards a yachting feel with yellow, white, navy blue, and hints of red in the color scheme. You might also go with an old school sailing vessel sort of feel complete with dark browns and maroons with gold accents. In short, the color scheme depends largely on the type of nautical theme you’re going for.

2. Beach Decor Walls and Flooring Ideas

When it comes to all things oceanic, you might not initially think that wood flooring is the way to go. But nautical styles nearly always emphasize wood, often in both flooring and walls, to mimic the look of ships or beach shanties. Both the beach cottage look and the yacht style will call for light-colored planks on the floor while the former will also require white-washed walls and exposed beams on the ceiling. And if you want to make a room look like the inside of a pirate’s vessel, surrounding yourself on all sides with dark wood paneling is a must.

We love these Nautical Decor Inspired Rooms from Elle Decor.

3. Coastal Inspired Linens

You can have some fun here depending on your theme. While the east coast beach house looks generally calls for a continuation of the whites, a naval or yachting theme could mean lots of blues (especially navy) or reds in the linen department. And if you’re going for a pirate motif, you’ll want all kinds of rich brocade, plush velvet, and stiff leather.

4. Nautical Furniture

Wood is definitely the order of the day for most nautical styles when it comes to adding furnishings. While beach styles tend to opt for light, faded woods (think the color of driftwood), you’ll want to opt for polished oak and mahogany numbers if you’re going for some sort of ship-like theme (like the items found at the coral cove, for example). But beach-house lovers will also want plush items upholstered in textiles similar to sailcloth while seating and tables for boat styles should be squat and sturdy (and upholstered in leather, in some cases).

HGTV has some creative nautical and beach theme decor here.

5. Beach Theme Decor Accessories

A nautical theme provides for a bevy of decorative accessories, from items related to marine life (seashells, starfish, etc.) to instruments you might find on a ship (globes, sextants, old-school charts/maps, and so on). And of course, you can always add nautical-inspired artwork to the mix with paintings of boats or seascapes.

20 Nautical Decor Ideas from our Blogger Friends

1. Nautical Baby Shower Banner from thecountrychiccottage.net
2. DIY Nautical Christmas Sign from iheartnaptime.net
3. Navy Officer Nautical Party from natalme.com
4. DIY Nautical Decor: Heart Rocks And Sea Glass Mobile from sustainmycrafthabit.com
5. How To Make A Nautical Throw Pillow With Felt Fabric from sustainmycrafthabit.com
6. DIY Nautical Patriotic Banner from houseofhawthornes.com
7. DIY Nautical Wall Mirror from acharmingproject.com
8. Make This: DIY Nautical Coasters from theshabbycreekcottage.com
9. Whale Wall Plaque for a Nautical Nursery from knockoffdecor.com
10. Nautical Themed Bathroom Design from thecountrychiccottage.net
11. Faux Fishing Weights for the Nautical Lover from knockoffdecor.com
12. An Old Mirror Gets a New Makeover from knockoffdecor.com
13. Nautical Lamp Makeover Using Rope from pastelsandmacarons.com
14. Nautical Compass Wreath For Summer from housefulofhandmade.com
15. 4th Of July Anchors Away Map Printable from littlegoldpixel.com
16. This Little Light Of Mine-DIY Printable Lighthouse Tealight Holder from littleluxuriesloft.com
17. Easy Nautical DIY Coasters from craftsbycourtney.com
18. DIY Hanging Fish Decor from craftingfingers.co.uk
19. Nautical Wall Decor from pastelsandmacarons.com
20. DIY Linen Napkins And Nautical Cable Napkin Rings from sustainmycrafthabit.com

For more nautical ideas on Stagetecture, click here.