Outdoor Nautical Decor: All Hands on Deck!

Jun 11th 2015

According to the folks who write the US News & World Report’s personal finance blog, a deck is #3 in the 5 Best Home Improvement Projects for Your Money. When you add a deck, you’ll recoup around 81% of the cost of the project when you sell your home. Pretty good return on investment!

The reasoning is that more people are saving money by staying home, and so home owners want to enjoy their homes, inside and out. The deck is a popular option for adding outdoor living space.

But what if you are a boat enthusiast and want to set sail, even when staying home?

The solution: create the illusion of being on a boat, even when you're lounging on your backyard deck.

NAUTICAL TOUCHES

There are a number of ways you can be seaworthy, even if the only sea in sight is your needing-to-be-mowed lawn.

Nautical touches for your deck include:

The Tried-and-True Hammock

Hammocks were first used by fishermen, who used their nets to catch fish during the day, then hoisted them above ground at night. Might have been a little fishy, but the comfort of hammocks became well-recognized. Sailors of old slept in hammocks on the mess deck.

There’s nothing better for an afternoon of relaxation on your deck, maybe even a small nap!

Ship fixtures

Create the feeling of being on an actual ship deck by adding nautical ladders, life rings, buoys, nets, ship bells and anchors.

Touch-of-the-sea Décor and Wall Hangings

Hang nautical signal flags around your deck to add color and movement. Carvings of the creatures you’d meet on your voyages, like sea gulls, pelicans and marlins will add to the seafaring feeling.

At Everything Nautical, we have what you need to make your backyard deck look like it’s about to float away.

and a whole lot more!

Make sure you have fun outfitting your nautical-themed deck.

How about a brass POOP DECK plaque?

Or you can make a statement with a wooden THE CAPTAINS WORD IS LAW sign.

Everything Nautical is the top web retailer for outdoor nautical decor.