Remember this post? Well, here is another excellent example of how to do the nautical style in a subtle way:

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Cream and navy blue living room. One detail that makes a great difference in adding a nautical feel is wood paneling half or one fourth of the way up to the ceiling. Keeping the Background light and accessorizing with navy blue does the trick.

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A perfect mix of clean color surfaces and pattern is key. Stripes and plaid are both great for the nautical theme. When mixing pattern, be sure to pick very different patterns to go together, not two different striped patterns, but rather one striped and one checkered.

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White and navy blue kitchen.

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This blue and white nautical kids bedroom is just perfect! Double bunk beds. Check out the bed-lights.

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These gorgeous designs are all created by Sherrill Canet, you can visit her site here!

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Navy blue and white romantic bedroom. Pretty lace bedspread, and double fabric curtains.

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Navy blue and white living room. Pretty floral fabric repeated in blinds, cushions and on the chair. Can that coffee table get any lower? lol

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These built-in bunks are too cute. Lots of storage possibilities both over and under the beds. Beige carpet, white furniture and navy blue walls.

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A dark color wall require a pretty light color floor..

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A summery beach house style living room, decorated with seashells and lanterns. A ladder serves as a shelf.

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White, blue and medium dark wood bedroom. Check out the fun tree-stump nightstand!

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Cute duvet and pillow covers in nautical/ coastal style.

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In keeping with the theme is the blue white striped cushion and sisal rug. Multiple candle lanterns provide a cozy atmosphere in the evening, and prohibit the flames from blowing out.

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For a beacy vibe, decorate with seas tars and white porcelain fish!

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You can get it all from Pottery Barn!

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I think these rooms in white and blues are absolutely gorgeous! They are all designed by uber talented Phoebe Howard:

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Living room:

Fantastic Living room.

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Light blue, white and green.

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Lovely details.

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Dining room:

Perfect.

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Love the foo dogs!

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Too gorgeous color combo!

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A coastal touch…

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Bedroom:

Gorgeous white and blue bedroom. Love the repeated floral fabric on chair and pillows.

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Beautiful bedside fireplace.

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Bathroom:

The light and lovely bathroom. Towel-holding chair is sooo cute!

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Hot wallpaper!

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For more gorgeous interior design from Phoebe Howard, check out her website!!

I really love this style, and I know I am not alone, so lets take another look at the beach-style homes, with a cream, white and powder blue -theme :

Living room:

Beautifully soft and light.

Lets take a look at some rooms with a romantic country theme. We start with