When choosing the decoration of our homes we must keep in mind what we want our home to transmit and, for this, the colours and materials we use have a fundamental role to play.
If you are looking for a home that exudes calm and serenity, a Mediterranean style house is a great option to consider. Would you like to know how to achieve it? Find out in this post.
The Mediterranean style is known for its serenity, tranquillity and calmness. This type of design seeks to create the memory of the sea and to invite the people who surround this environment to enjoy this fresh and sophisticated atmosphere.
This recognized movement receives its name due to the geographical area where it belongs, the Mediterranean Sea; where we find its influence in some European cities coastal to this sea, such as: Spain, Italy and Greece.
Some of the main qualities that help us to differentiate Mediterranean style houses are: the important role of natural light, the priority of white colour, handcrafted elements, wooden furniture, small touches of blue and sand, etc.
Open and luminous environments:
As you may have noticed, the Mediterranean style decoration in the photos shows us wide spaces with large windows that allow natural light to pass through, this helps to create an open and natural environment.
Decorative elements:
For interior decoration in Mediterranean style houses it is common to use in the design of the rooms several elements composed of natural materials in sand-coloured tones; it is also customary to find marine accessories, which bring back the memory of a sunny and relaxing day at the beach to transmit the same sensations; and finally other elements that it is typical to find in Mediterranean style houses are handcrafted products.
Within the decorative elements of the Mediterranean style it is necessary to mention the long and shiny white curtains that we find in the windows, balconies, windows or terraces, which not only decorate the room, but also create a wonderful image when the curtains meet the breeze of the air.
Mediterranean colours:
The most characteristic colours that we find in Mediterranean style houses are: white as the main protagonist of these works, the different variations of blues of the sea water and the warm colours typical of the sand. These colours are found both on the walls and in the small decorative elements that surround the environment.
It is very common to find small decorative touches in different shades of blue; from navy blue to sky blue. On the other hand, the colour white floods the larger corners of these facilities, but it is also possible to find it in small details of the decoration. Finally, the elements in wood colour or in a sand tone, we find them in the furnishings of the rooms or in the handcrafted decorative elements or created with natural materials, being one of the keys in the Mediterranean decoration.
Finishes:
Other characteristics that we find above all in the architecture of this movement are:
- Lacquering on the walls, where we find different reliefs or whitewashing that can remind us of the shape of the waves of the sea and which transmit the same serenity, at the same time as giving an elegant touch to the surroundings.
- Round shapes are also frequently found in door frames, wall arches, worktop finishes, corner pieces, etc.
- Mediterranean style houses follow a very minimalist character, where it is even common to see that the furniture itself blends in with the structure of the flat.
- For the floors, hydraulic tiles with small decorative patterns in symmetrical shapes or pale-coloured stones are used.
- On the ceiling it is customary to find large beams, to bring a sophisticated approach to the room where they are located.
To give your home a Mediterranean style we have put together some ideas that you can follow to achieve your goal, these keys are:
- It may seem obvious, but maintaining order in the living room gives a sense of cleanliness and spaciousness characteristic of this type of house. It is for this reason that it is an interesting option to incorporate shelves, chests of drawers or cupboards in our installations to collect the different contents that can be found in our home.
To create greater visual order we can also add wicker baskets or wooden boxes that help us to keep clutter at bay in the house, at the same time as helping to provide the characteristic calm Mediterranean style.
- For home decoration, it is recommended that you use elements in wood or in some shade of blue. These small points of colour can be placed on shelves, or as decoration on tables and coffee tables as centrepieces, they can also be placed on the walls or even on the ceiling, in the form of lamps or chandeliers.
These small decorative elements tend to be vases, books, decorative figures, blankets, lamps, etc. It is necessary to take into account the number of decorative elements that we place, where we place them and what size they should be, as we do not want to create an overloaded atmosphere or leave an empty environment.
- The walls should be painted in clean colours such as white or ecru, you can also whitewash the walls or give them a lacquer that allows them to adapt the sensation of texture, also very typical of this type of design.
Decorative elements such as paintings, wicker pieces, decorative plates, murals, etc. can also be incorporated into the walls.
- You can add a touch of nature by adding some decorative planters, which will help your home to acquire a more natural character; or by incorporating natural materials, such as rope, straw, etc.
Nature plays a very important role in houses with a Mediterranean style, as this movement seeks to achieve a calm, fresh and natural atmosphere, which is why plants or natural elements are of great interest.
- For wooden details, another natural element to add to our Mediterranean style homes, it is a good idea to use a modern coffee table design that gives that elegant touch to the room.
Coffee or living room tables have a clear function of holding elements of interest in each area, but they are also an interesting ally when it comes to designing the interior of our homes.
- The incorporation of designer furniture, which continues with the rounded finishes typical of this style, helps to create the Mediterranean character with a sophisticated touch and in a subtle way.
- To bring a greater freshness to the environment, it is a good option to use air fresheners for the home to make the job of creating a relaxing atmosphere easier and to renew the smells inside our homes.
- A very interesting element to place in our Mediterranean style house is a decorative mirror that complements the decoration of our flat. Mirrors are a very relevant part of interior design, as they help to simulate that the space is larger, that the content within the facilities maintains order and lightens the visual load of the environment.
- In the case of the living room or lounge, it is highly recommended to choose modern designer sofas and the use of original side tables that integrate appropriately with the rest of the decoration, maintaining continuity with the rest of the elements that make up our room.
Living rooms are par excellence the places where we spend the most time in the home with the family or with visitors, which is why we must pay great attention to where, how and why we place all the elements of the decoration in that way in that room.
Just as we all have our own personality and character, our homes deserve to have their own, in this way we not only surround ourselves with a suitable environment for ourselves, in which we feel at ease; but also, by reflecting our interior, we will allow our guests to get to know us more deeply.
From Trends Home, we hope this information has helped you to decorate your home in Mediterranean style.
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