We love the nautical theme in any home - whether it’s located on the coast, on a lake, or anywhere else for that matter! There are so many different ways you can go about decorating your beach home - from incorporating coastal colors in your home to hanging decorative oars on the wall. But one of our personal favorites? Anchors! Let’s face it - nothing says coastal like an anchor, right?

In this article, we’re going to share some of our very favorite anchor decor ideas to hang on the wall, sit on the shelf, and much, much more. Whether you’re looking for ideas for anchor decor in the bathroom or ways to incorporate this style of decor into your living room, entryway, or backyard cabana - we’ve got some exciting tips for you. We’ll also let you in on a little secret as to where you can find the best selection of anchor decorations for any home or office out there. Let’s get started!

What Exactly Is Anchor Decor?

First things first - what exactly is anchor decor? As the name suggests, this is a type of home decor featuring the anchor. No - you’re not going to have to hang a giant, heavy ship anchor on your wall. Unless, of course, that’s what you want to do - nothing is off-limits when it comes to decorating your space the way you see fit. Instead, anchor decor features items like these anchor wall decor items. They are typically crafted from wood and feature unique colorings to help you set the tone in any room. And, some of these even incorporate nautical rope for some added flair. While these are designed to hang on the wall, that is just one way you can go about incorporating these into your setting. Now that you have a better idea of what this type of decor is, let’s unveil our favorite anchor decor ideas for any type of situation!

The Best Anchor Decor Ideas For Any Room In Your Home

While we’re going to share some of our favorite ways to incorporate anchor decor into the different rooms in your house, we want to stress one point before proceeding. There is no bad way to design your space - after all, it is your space. So, you are free to use our ideas as you see fit - take them and apply them as they are outlined in this article, or tweak them a bit to your liking. Or, use them as inspiration and come up with ideas of your own. We’re excited to see what you come up with yourself! And, if you want further guidance along your interior design journey, we’ve got you covered. Our complete guide on beach home decorating ideas has some tips you need to see. And when it comes to outdoors in particular, we have some really unique outdoor coastal style decorating ideas for you to take a look at.

Now, without any further ado, here are the best ways to use anchor decorations in your space.

Hang Anchor Decor On The Living Room Wall

Let’s get the most common way to implement anchor decorations out of the way - hanging them on your living room wall. Now - does this mean you should just go ahead and put a few anchors on each wall in your space? No! You need to be a bit more strategic about how you incorporate anchor decor hanging on the wall. 

In our opinion, you should pair the anchor decorations with other types of decor. This will help create a more cohesive design. Anchors on their own are great - but anchors paired with similar types of decor will really bring your nautical theme to life. You can keep things simple and mount two anchor decorations on one wall - with perhaps a large piece of nautical style art between them as the centerpiece. Or, if you don’t have a piece of art and you really want to lean into the nautical theme, here is another idea. Try creating a dazzling centerpiece with two nautical decorative oars crossed over each other. Then, add your anchors on the ends of the oars - this will look really unique.

Ideas For Anchor Decor In Bathroom

We know that many people like to implement coastal decor - particularly, anchors - in the bathroom. This is a great space to incorporate the anchor - something about the bathroom lends itself to easy coastal style decorating. And we have really good ideas for anchor decor in the bathroom for you to try yourself. This one is pretty simple - you’ll only need one anchor in the bathroom. You can try putting it centered above the toilet. Or, try putting it above the towel rack on the opposite wall. Your specific bathroom layout will determine how to best implement anchor-style decor. But one thing is for sure - this is a great place to use it! You can also consider implementing some of our ideas related to sea shell decor for the bathroom at the same time. Or, consider some of these ideas for mermaid wall art for the bathroom.

Put The Finishing Touches On The Patio Or Cabana

One final place we really love using anchor decor? Outside! Whether your home is near the beach or you just want to incorporate this style of decor to remind you of your favorite nautical paradise - using anchor decor outside is a great idea. This is especially true if you’ve landscaped with palm trees or other tropical plants. If you have a pool and/or a cabana - even better! You can hang a few anchors up in your cabana, or display them proudly on your patio or balcony walls. Just be sure to tie everything together by incorporating other elements of the coastal design if you haven't already. 

Final Thoughts On Anchor Decor Ideas

There you have it - three amazing anchor decor ideas that you can try out for yourself. We hope you’ve gained some inspiration from this article. And, if you decide to implement these ideas yourself - let us know how it looks by tagging us on social media! 

At this point, there is just one thing left to do - head over to Uniquely Coastal and get all the nautical home decor you need to bring your theme to life. From anchors to nautical signs, and much, much more - we’ve got everything you need to create the most stunning coastal theme in your home, office, or storefront. The best part? You’ll get unbeatable prices and durable, high-quality decor that stands the test of time. Shop now and experience the difference for yourself!