Developing Nautical Style: Home Decor Gifts for the Sailor at Heart

Did you know that an estimated 65% of women and 58% of men would rather shop for things like nautical home decorations than shoes? It might sound hard to believe, but the numbers don't lie. And it's likely those people who love shopping for nautical home decor also love it in their homes. 

Is there a person in your life who's really a sailor at heart? If you answered yes, then you might want to consider gifting them one of these nautical decorations to incorporate into their home decor. Here are just a few of the most popular items your sailor might love.

Decorative Ship Wheels
If there's one thing a sailor will love, it's a nautical wheel to hang on their wall as an accent piece. While there are natural wooden ship wheels, you can also purchase one that has been painted to match the color scheme of your friend's home. For example, a white nautical wheel would look fantastic on navy walls or even on a darker, patterned wallpaper.

Nautical Clocks
For nautical home decorations that are not only beautiful, but also functional, clocks are the way to go. And the best part is that nautical clocks come in all manner of shapes and sizes. From nautical wheels, to life preservers, and even in the shape of an anchor or a sea creature, these wall clocks are a surefire way to add a touch of the sea to any room.

Customized Life Preservers
There's hardly a nautical item as iconic as the life preserver with its classic red and white color scheme. But if you're one for adding a personal touch to all of your gifts, there's absolutely no reason why a life preserver can't be customized. From painting a friend's name on it to transcribing a personal message, this is a surefire way to make sure your friend feels appreciated.

There are countless ways to bring the ocean into your home or a friend's, and these are just a few of them. So the next time you're looking for nautical themed home decor, you'll have a great idea of where to start.