When you think of the Mediterranean, you think of rustic interiors with vibrant colour that provides lots of light. This is a great theme to use in a living area to give it a laid-back environment that you can share with friends and family. The great thing about this theme is that you use a range of colours from autumn coloured to cool blues and greens. Here are a few tips on how to makeover your home in an inviting Mediterranean theme.
Colour
The architecture and culture of the Mediterranean are inspired by the gorgeous colours that are seen all around. Warm red tones are seen in the homes and ceramic while greens and blues are seen in the ocean and sky. Add a touch of yellow and lavender, and you can easily add some Mediterranean tones to your bedroom or living room. These colours work particularly well in light and airy spaces which can help make a luxurious feel to your bedroom when you add a few warm tones.
Modern Mediterranean Design
Modern Mediterranean design is also incorporating more clean and crisp lines along with modern tones. If you already have neutral colours, you can use complementing textiles and accessories that use bright colours to add that Mediterranean look.
Restyling Furniture
Houses these days don’t typically have tiled floors or exposed beams in their ceilings. However, you can still add a few rustic touches to your living areas with a combination of modern yet rustic details. One great way to do this is to tile a piece of furniture. You can use a tabletop or mirror. Or, if you are feeling particularly artistic, restyle your entertainment unit and side tables using tiles and bold accent pieces to create a rustic flow throughout the room.
Traditional Decor
When considering your entertainment space, remember a vital part of Mediterranean culture is sharing a table with family and friends. The theme is all about entertaining and welcoming people into your home. You want to make sure you have plenty of seating to create that feeling of welcome.
For those that prefer traditional décor, using metal and wrought iron furniture can help achieve the look you are going for. If you like a little bit more a modern look, use light metals or aluminium, and always make sure to add some bright colours.
When considering furniture, use pieces with curves that are combined with straight lines to create an interior style that is transitional. Make sure the size of the piece is large, but not overwhelming. You don’t want to create an imbalance in the room, just keep your focus on sophistication and simplicity.
Patterns and Textures
Vital to any traditional Mediterranean home, paintings, patterns, and textures are found in homes throughout from Greece, Italy, and Spain. Older homes typically boast ornate tiles and textiles in the floors and walls while the furniture only adds some variety to the home visually. If you want your home to have that traditional Mediterranean feel, look for colourful throws, and tiles that will add more warmth and colour into your home.
Ceramics
Although ceramics can tend to be pricey, you can find a variety of materials and options that are available at your local hardware store. If you are feeling artistic, you can add some cool painting techniques to a feature wall in your foyer or bathroom. You can also find a variety of painting kits offered by paint manufacturers that use different topcoats and glazes to add a Mediterranean feel to your living space. You just have to be brave enough to get creative.
Plants and Greenery
Use floral decorations and greenery to add a little outside to your inside spaces. The key here is to make the line between outside and inside blurry, so use exotic flowers and plants to help achieve that look.
Old World Feel
Use a neutral colour scheme in a bathroom and compliment it with warm coloured throws or curtains.
It’s easy to add a Mediterranean flair to your home with just a few inspired accessories. The spirit of a Mediterranean design is creating an open and welcoming space to your guests with bright and open spaces. All you need is a few changes here and there, and you will have an amazing Mediterranean style space.
