Spotted! Aquatic Animals Make a Splash in Interiors
Take your interiors inspiration from these representations of all kinds of aquatic life
It seems apt that in the middle of this hot Australian summer, when temperatures are soaring and many of us are craving a cool escape, representations of the denizens of the deep blue sea are popping up in homes all over the world. Whether they skate across the surface of a pond or dance in the ocean’s inky depths, we’ve rounded them up to give you some aquatic inspiration for your home’s decor.
Playing koi
Here, a collection of koi create a feature in a North Carolina sunroom, which inspired the palette for the rest of the relaxation room.
Here, a collection of koi create a feature in a North Carolina sunroom, which inspired the palette for the rest of the relaxation room.
Going for gold(fish)
Two sweet little goldfish appear right beside the basin in this blue bathroom, perhaps to remind its users to wash their hands and make use of the fancy hand soap the little goldies are looking at.
Two sweet little goldfish appear right beside the basin in this blue bathroom, perhaps to remind its users to wash their hands and make use of the fancy hand soap the little goldies are looking at.
The pelican-can
If the heat of summer gets too much for you, with 40-degree days that barely cool down at night, this friendly water bird can keep you company when a cool shower is called for. Perhaps the second showerhead is for him?
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If the heat of summer gets too much for you, with 40-degree days that barely cool down at night, this friendly water bird can keep you company when a cool shower is called for. Perhaps the second showerhead is for him?
14 twin showers to double your fun
Duck, duck … where’s the goose?
A retro collection, this wall display brings to mind afternoons spent by the duck pond as a child, with a bag of Tip Top bits in one hand and a big smile on your face.
A retro collection, this wall display brings to mind afternoons spent by the duck pond as a child, with a bag of Tip Top bits in one hand and a big smile on your face.
Rubber duckie, you’re the one
Also reminiscent of a childhood well spent, this bath-time buddy has been blown up into a wall mosaic, floating fun and frivolity into this otherwise all-white bathing space.
Also reminiscent of a childhood well spent, this bath-time buddy has been blown up into a wall mosaic, floating fun and frivolity into this otherwise all-white bathing space.
Shark bait
This beach-style living space has taken seaside decor to a new level, with a bright white space accented by natural textiles and a cool but summer colour scheme. You won’t miss the large painting of an aquatic scene … oh, and what looks like a large papier mache shark suspended from the ceiling!
This beach-style living space has taken seaside decor to a new level, with a bright white space accented by natural textiles and a cool but summer colour scheme. You won’t miss the large painting of an aquatic scene … oh, and what looks like a large papier mache shark suspended from the ceiling!
They caught a shark, not the shark
In a nod to Jaws, this toothy tribute hangs on the wall of a boy’s surf-and-shark-themed bedroom. You can all but hear the shark’s signature two-note theme tune just looking at this wire-framed wonder.
In a nod to Jaws, this toothy tribute hangs on the wall of a boy’s surf-and-shark-themed bedroom. You can all but hear the shark’s signature two-note theme tune just looking at this wire-framed wonder.
Stars of the show
For something a touch more elegant and understated, yet still delightfully nautical, the owners of this bathroom have harnessed the power of starfish to add some shine to their space. Their neutral tone ties in beautifully with the sea-blue wall, creating a scheme that’s fresh and cool – just what you want on a hot summer day.
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For something a touch more elegant and understated, yet still delightfully nautical, the owners of this bathroom have harnessed the power of starfish to add some shine to their space. Their neutral tone ties in beautifully with the sea-blue wall, creating a scheme that’s fresh and cool – just what you want on a hot summer day.
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Monsters of the deep
An epic battle between a whale and a giant squid is being played out on the wall of this loft apartment. The clever artist has created the maritime scene on a chalkboard, adding drama to a room that’s otherwise refreshingly calm, with its neutral tones, natural materials and floods of sunlight streaming in.
An epic battle between a whale and a giant squid is being played out on the wall of this loft apartment. The clever artist has created the maritime scene on a chalkboard, adding drama to a room that’s otherwise refreshingly calm, with its neutral tones, natural materials and floods of sunlight streaming in.
Whales’ tales
If you’d rather just a small splash of life aquatic in your home’s decor, something like these whale tail hooks could be just the thing. They’re fun but suitably subtle for a Hamptons-style beach house in Nantucket, and are accented nicely by a trio of timber oars in the corner.
If you’d rather just a small splash of life aquatic in your home’s decor, something like these whale tail hooks could be just the thing. They’re fun but suitably subtle for a Hamptons-style beach house in Nantucket, and are accented nicely by a trio of timber oars in the corner.
Part of the pattern
The owners of this backyard pool have taken the pattern from the shell of the turtle swimming through their clear blue waters, and carried it through to the crazy paving surrounds. The effect is a unified space that laps up the natural serenity of its coastal location.
The owners of this backyard pool have taken the pattern from the shell of the turtle swimming through their clear blue waters, and carried it through to the crazy paving surrounds. The effect is a unified space that laps up the natural serenity of its coastal location.
Bathe with the pod
A world apart, this incredible bathroom ceiling features a high resolution photo of a small pod of dolphins as seen from below, lit from above with LED lighting to make it seem as though the sun is shining through the ocean’s surface. Vertical alcoves in the wall have been filled with images of a coral reef to complement the ceiling, and make bathers feel as though they’re relaxing in the ocean, with plenty of playful friends for company.
A world apart, this incredible bathroom ceiling features a high resolution photo of a small pod of dolphins as seen from below, lit from above with LED lighting to make it seem as though the sun is shining through the ocean’s surface. Vertical alcoves in the wall have been filled with images of a coral reef to complement the ceiling, and make bathers feel as though they’re relaxing in the ocean, with plenty of playful friends for company.
I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly
As worrying as this scene would be if you were faced with it in real life, on the wall of this bathroom the bloom of ultramarine-blue jellyfish is more mesmerising than frightening. They add interest and colour to this all-white space, making it a desirable place to spend a few hours soaking your cares away.
13 mesmerising home aquariums
As worrying as this scene would be if you were faced with it in real life, on the wall of this bathroom the bloom of ultramarine-blue jellyfish is more mesmerising than frightening. They add interest and colour to this all-white space, making it a desirable place to spend a few hours soaking your cares away.
13 mesmerising home aquariums
Clear and present danger
These frosted jellies are just as impactful, despite their design being more subtle than the previous piece of art. Here, the see-through sub-mariners have been frosted onto a shower screen in a Sydney bathroom, where they bring a subtle sense of movement to the space.
These frosted jellies are just as impactful, despite their design being more subtle than the previous piece of art. Here, the see-through sub-mariners have been frosted onto a shower screen in a Sydney bathroom, where they bring a subtle sense of movement to the space.
The frog march
Visitors to this mountain cottage are greeted by this dapper little amphibian, offered a glass of wine and ushered inside to enjoy the owners’ famed hospitality. While not technically an aquatic resident, this jumpy gentleman does spend a fair amount of his time in the water, when he’s done with the day’s entertaining, and considers himself at home with this aquatic consortium.
Visitors to this mountain cottage are greeted by this dapper little amphibian, offered a glass of wine and ushered inside to enjoy the owners’ famed hospitality. While not technically an aquatic resident, this jumpy gentleman does spend a fair amount of his time in the water, when he’s done with the day’s entertaining, and considers himself at home with this aquatic consortium.
Calm minds on calm waters
Sometimes the best way to encourage a cool, calm attitude is to sit down, clear your mind and contemplate your navel. Unless you’re a frog. Then you don’t have a navel. Nevertheless, this little guy is the very essence of tranquility, and encourages all who see him to slow down, take a breath, and relax.
Sometimes the best way to encourage a cool, calm attitude is to sit down, clear your mind and contemplate your navel. Unless you’re a frog. Then you don’t have a navel. Nevertheless, this little guy is the very essence of tranquility, and encourages all who see him to slow down, take a breath, and relax.
Penguin suits
This lovely little spot of serenity is watched over by a pair of attendant emperors, dressed all in black. They could quite easily have just emerged from the little pool they stand beside, or could be discussing plunging back into the water for a quick dip.
This lovely little spot of serenity is watched over by a pair of attendant emperors, dressed all in black. They could quite easily have just emerged from the little pool they stand beside, or could be discussing plunging back into the water for a quick dip.
A lone sentry
On the other end of the chromatic scale, this snowy sentry stands guard at the base of an all-white staircase, watching the comings and goings of the household and their hairy pet. The definition of cool itself, this penguin would be the perfect addition to the home of Happy Feet lovers.
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On the other end of the chromatic scale, this snowy sentry stands guard at the base of an all-white staircase, watching the comings and goings of the household and their hairy pet. The definition of cool itself, this penguin would be the perfect addition to the home of Happy Feet lovers.
Tell us
Would you be inclined to welcome the world aquatic into your home? Share how in the Comments below.
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Read more fun Houzz stories
Style swims across this cool, refreshing living area, with the fishy wall feature, matching cushions and tabletop display schooling us all in aquatic appeal.