Modern Maritime With a Burgundy Navy Twist
Modern Maritime usually means light blue and white — this concept turns the palette dramatic instead: deep burgundy meets dark navy blue, giving the maritime look far more depth and character.
Style DNA
Modern Maritime gets an unusually warm wall color here: rich burgundy instead of the expected navy or white forms the backdrop for nautical decor.
Color palette & materials
Burgundy on the wall, navy in the cushions and chair, warm wood, and brass — a more mature, autumnal take on Modern Maritime.
Why the combination works
Because navy shows up only as an accent rather than the lead color, the usually cool, nautical Modern Maritime look reads warm and livable here instead of sporty and cold.
Three decorating rules
- Burgundy wall color works as a warm alternative to classic navy in maritime concepts.
- Built-in shelving painted the same color as the wall lets decor objects like model sailboats appear to float rather than read as extra furniture.
- An old wooden trunk as a coffee table reinforces a maritime feel more than a classic glass table would.
Key furniture types
In the image: a cream linen sectional with navy and burgundy cushions, a navy upholstered wood-frame chair, built-in burgundy shelving, an old wooden trunk used as a coffee table, and a model sailboat.
Similar style fusions
Brings a warmer, more autumnal note to our Modern Maritime collection, which otherwise leans toward cool blue and white.
