Calling all Nautical fans--- more decorating ideas needed!!!
But anyway  ... Now that the kitchen and baths are almost done, I want to re-do the basement living area. Now keep in mind- this house is only 11 years old- and I have re-done at least 3 times already. So, I need to try to do the basement on a shoestring budget or face divorce court. 
I really want an old Cape Codish , nautical, seaboard kind of look. Living in Ohio, we don't get too much exposure to that feel, so anyone with any ideas-- bring 'em on! We have overstuffed camel furniture, and blue and camel tweed carpet that has to stay. The tones are subtle, and drab... I also have an old creamy white painted cabinet that I would like to use. It has a light pine top, and an area for dishes or glassware. I also have quilt racks and some pieces I could paint. I want to avoid stripping at all costs. 
There is plenty of wall space, and the TV is built in under the stairs, so floor space is plentiful as well. We have a black cast iron stove that I am afraid will look out of place, but it has to stay too. What kind of things / colors should I bring in for the real cozy Eastern Seaboard look??? We can start with a fresh palette for the walls. Woodwork is medium oak. I could paint the woodwork if I have to- but- that will be a fight I am sure. 
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| I love that look too!! I suggest you to look through LL Bean Home catalog for some color scheming ideas. I also love the Pottery Barn home book- some of their rooms have a "nautical" look without looking too literal. |
| I love that look too!! I suggest you to look through LL Bean Home catalog for some color scheming ideas. I also love the Pottery Barn home book- some of their rooms have a "nautical" look without looking too literal. |
| Check out this website. I love it!
www.coastalliving.com |
| i'm a great lover of blue i feel it does not have to make a room feel cold if you use the right soft furnishings.
i the uk i have a new england style to my kitchen with blues oh how i loved that color. i'm stuck with greens at the mo. (not a fav) but the carpet goes all throught he house and as we are looking to sell it i can't be bothered to change it so i worked with it. can you sew? maybe some throw pillows a few quilted ones. a couple of plain ones a coulpe with some nautical knots on as the closings. this the sort of project i love. i would paint the walls a suttle shade of blue (be careful it can look grey if you don't get the right one) and use whites, deeper blue and the tan/camel color as your accents. you could even throw in some red in the form of flags on your soft furnishings if there are any windows light blinds with a draping of fabric maybe a striped one with all the colors in held back with large knoted tie backs .(rope is easily found and you could make then yourself) that way i don't think you will have to change any of your furniture just place them well get a few canvases for the walls (or even paint them your self) and a few themed bits and pieces for your selves and your all set. sorry for the ramble hope any of the ideas help zoe and einy |
| A soft sea spray blue with white half wall wainscotting. Can't get more "cape cod" than that. If you don't want to spend the $'s on wainscotting, use a chair rail, painting a darker color on the bottom. If you want to get crazy, install crown molding.
Can't wait to do this in my master bath. |
| that what i had in my kitchem white on the bottom panneling and a blue call "cloudless' on the top i hd some gingham accents and pale blue acessories it was wonderful even if it never got finish
as soon as i get the next house i'm recreating it in my kitchen zoe and einy |
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