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| A vintage ships pennant flag "second substitute" |
The concept for this third story bedroom began with a single item- a replica merchant sign titled "SAIL LOFT- 1879- CAPE COD." The sign was the inspiration behind this recently created nautical themed bedroom using a vintage ships pennant flag as a focal point on the center wall above blue and white striped pillows on the bed.
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| corner view of sail loft bedroom |
Like many successfully designed rooms, the direction is developed around a specific theme. This corner of the bedroom adorns the "SAIL LOFT" sign above a 19th century New England pine sea chest with custom made
wood buoy lamp made from a used buoy from Nova Scotia together with a collection of nautical themed books, an early 20th century painted tin starboard boat light and an antique sailboat winch mounted on to a round wooden base.
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| A group of three painted wood buoys. |
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| Custom made buoy lamp with brass fish finial |
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| "SAIL LOFT" trade sign |
All of the nautical products used in this bedroom were purchased at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery, Olde Towne Portsmouth, VA.
http://www.skipjacknauticalwares.com/
For more information, write Skipjack at
askus@skipjacknauticalwares.com or call the showroom at (757) 399-5012. Showroom hours 10-5 Monday thru Saturday eastern time. Click here to go to
Skipjack's Nautical Living home page.
Just love those buoys!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maya! Here is a link to Maya's recent blog titled "Painted Wooden Lobster Buoys for Decor" on Completely Coastal at http://www.completely-coastal.com/2010/06/painted-wooden-lobster-buoys-for-decor.html
ReplyDeleteYou and Alison have such an incredible eye for tasteful authentic nautical decor. The way you blend unique items into the interior designs gives the feel of a beach house, where you immediately relax and know that you are at home.
ReplyDeleteNice way of using sails into the interior designs.Thanks for sharing.
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