INVITE THE SEA HOME

INVITE THE SEA HOME

To those who do not associate the sea with hard work and loneliness caused by months of separation from loved ones it is probably associated with hot sunshine, warm breezes and golden sand underfoot. Most of the recipients of our M Magazine have the sea on a daily basis, outside their window, while at work or not far from their home or office. Greetings here to all the seafarers reading our magazine while underway and to the M Magazine recipients living in coastal areas around the world. Some of you would probably like to take a break from the sea after the hardships of your work but I believe that most of

you love it so much that even in your free time you find solace and peace in its company.

The marine style has a timeless character and enters into constantly new aspects of the world around us. It has become a style of interior design as well as a fashion trend. With the passing of years this arrangement has become not only the domain of summer houses or seaside taverns but also entered the stylish apartments in the city. Its great advantage is the fact that this style can be easily arranged with the help of available color sets and decorative elements. Marine style in interiors is based

on the usage of decorative and finishing materials that refer to the sea, beach or ships. Marine style works well in every type of room, from the living room, through the bathroom, to the bedroom or kitchen.

The recipe for achieving the dream marine style of your interior involves the usage of three main ingredients, namely: colors, finishes and details. Depending on the amount of each we get a more or less distinct style.

Marine style is a combination of colors, which are associated with seaside resorts, ships or charming houses on the beach, so it is mainly white and various admixtures of blue in various shades. In addition, for interiors in a maritime climate perfectly match the shades of sand - for example, beige and écru and a wide range of tones of pudding. For lovers of less subdued colors, who want to liven up the arrangement in the 'marine' convention a bit, there are colorful accessories, such as nautical decorations in red or yellow. Such colors stand out fantastically against the blue and white color base, adding character to the whole.

When decorating the interior in the marine spirit, it is worth to focus also on finishes, which will add to the seaside aesthetics of our interior. It is worth betting, for example, on wallpaper in

marine style. The most characteristic models are those with blue and white stripes, anchors, ship motifs or steering wheels. If the interior is small, wallpaper can be stuck only on one of the walls - so as not to overwhelm the interior. Another idea is to install a wall mural. A large-format photo depicting a seascape can be a hit - in addition to the fact that it can transport you to the place of your dream holiday trips, it also optically enlarges the space. Unusual marine finishes can also be achieved by using antique fisherman's lamps, doors with round panes, resembling models from cruise ships or openwork furniture fronts.

The use of themed details allows you to put the final touches on your desired style. What decorations will make us feel like on a paradise beach or a galleon interior? The element most characteristic of marine style is wood. It is best if it is full of cracks and visible grain. Painted boards, which have undergone an ageing process, also work well. They imitate the material taken directly from the pier or the side of the boat. In addition, it is also worth placing in this

place marine clocks, lifebuoys, as well as figurines of seagulls, starfish or lighthouses. Marine paintings? Absolutely! Decorations of this kind will look fantastic over a fireplace or in a bedroom. We can complete the artwork by using marine fabrics or even imitations of sails or fishing nets.

We would like to thank Ms. Anna Jaje, the owner of AJAJE architectural studio, for her help in preparing the article and providing visualizations of the designed interiors. On behalf of Mrs. Anna, we would like to invite you to visit the website www.ajaje.pl, where you can find more inspirations.