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Discover coastal furnishings and nautical home decor at Our Boat House. Find nautical furniture, lighting, accessories and other beach house furnishings. Old World rustic lanterns, authentic ship's lamps, vintage wooden oars or ship salvage. We are your source for all coastal finds, rare and unique.
Our Boat House Blog
3M ago
Rich & Inviting
A Story of blues, creams with texturally inspired accents.
As the season grows colder, we like to create cozy interiors with pillows, textiles and other layers to snuggle up and head into the new year. Take a look inside to see the best finds on clean, coastal living.
~ The Look ~
Santa Cruz Slipcovered sofa
KAYA RATTAN PENDANT
TATE RECLAIMED OAK COFFEE TABLE
"You have to create something from nothing" -Ralph Lauren
Layering a design from the floor up with foundation pieces anchored by a rug then accentuated with textiles, art and deco ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
6M ago
Cozy Cottage By The Sea
thoughts of a Sea captain's home nestled into the windswept dunes, beautifuly imperfect!
There is something about a cottage by the sea that is both nostalgic and life renewing. It's about the history of all the families who lived there and enjoyed it for generations and it's also about giving it new life to be enjoyed again. If you are lucky enough to find an old beach cottage or if you just want your home anywhere in the country to give you that feeling...there are numerous ways to achieve that. Think back to the things you loved as a child. Was it the ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
7M ago
Addicted To Wicker & Rattan! Our Favorite Wicker & Rattan Pieces To Add To Your Home!
A Comprehensive Guide
We are Addicted to Wicker and Rattan. Why? Because Wicker and Rattan is timeless and reminds us of summer days at the shore. The natural beauty of wicker and rattan can be seen in quaint beach cottages, contemporary estates and everywhere in between. Natural Rattan is made into furniture, lighting, accent and serving pieces. Rattan comes from an Abaca plant that is a vine - like material grown in tropical regions. Wicker is the type of weave that is woven fr ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
8M ago
5 Ways To Create a Welcoming Guest Room!
1. A Beautiful Headboard can make a room
No need to buy a 4 piece bed frame....just a head board is all that's needed, especially in a guest bedroom. A gorgeous headboard like our woven wicker headboard will give instant character to the room and this will work in any season.
2. Layer With Cozy Bedding, Pillows and Throws
Fresh sheets, fluffy comforters and pillows will make your guests want to climb in and enjoy! Making sure the bed is comfortable, I often add a thick topper on top of the mattress. This gives it an even mo ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
9M ago
Summer Color Palettes
Warm ocean breezes With Cooling Colors
Each season brings a new beginning and a chance to get our creative juices flowing to celebrate the season. Summer is our favorite time of year! Days are longer and the living is easier. Gentle breezes off the ocean and salty air fill our senses. The light is bright and the colors even more vivid. The clear blue-green waters roll onto the beach with white ocean foam as the sand and seashells ripple and glisten in the sun. Gardens are in full bloom and spectacular sunsets end our days. There are so many beautiful inspirations in ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
9M ago
Why Slipcovered Furniture?
A Comprehensive Guide
Slipcovered Furniture is a classic staple in any coastal style home. Classic Slipcovered Seating creates a relaxed coastal feel that is inviting and extremely comfortable. It is the quintessential style of a summer beach house. They remind us of easy, breezy days and the comfort of a soft down blanket. No Coastal Style home is complete without this tried and true classic look. Whether you have a beach bungalow, an ocean front estate, a lake house or just love the coastal look, having The Best Slipcovered Furniture is t ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
9M ago
Coastal Indoor/Outdoor Rugs: Durable & Stylish Options For Your Home
A Comprehensive Guide
Indoor/Outdoor Rugs are the most durable and versatile rugs available. They are made to resist stains, water and fading. They come in every imaginable color and pattern as well as textures. They are the rug for all seasons making them perfect for high traffic areas indoors and outdoor patios, decks, and boats. These All Weather Rugs are long lasting and will create a finished look in any area of your home.
Advantages Of Indoor/Outdoor Rugs
We love indoor/ outdoor rugs because they tak ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
10M ago
Nantucket Nautical !
Inspired By Nantucket
Nautical Designs
Nantucket is one of our favorite summer vacation places. Nantucket, meaning "far away land" as translated from the Wampanoag native tribe, is an Island off the coast of Massachusetts accessible only by boat or air. The island is known for it's beautiful beaches, cobblestone streets and charming shingle style homes. The history of the island dates back to the 1600"s when it was settled by the English. It was a famous whaling port in the 1700 and 1800"s. Old homes that once belonged to ship captain's are still ..read more
Our Boat House Blog
10M ago
Handcrafted Driftwood Furniture For Your Beach House
A Comprehensive Guide
Natural Authentic Driftwood is artfully arranged into the most magnificent furniture available in the world by generations of artistic craftsman. These intriguing pieces are not only organic and sculptural, they evoke the beauty of a seaside setting. Exquisite driftwood master pieces are as at home in a beach house cottage as they are in a seaside estate. If you are looking for that one of a kind piece that will be both art and function, look no further than these enduring and timeless pieces.  ..read more