The Mediterranean style is a magnificent mix of cultural traditions of North Africa, the Middle East and the South of Europe. That is why it is so bright and diverse. The classic Mediterranean style includes open terraces framed by picturesque garlands of southern plants, awnings, awnings on the windows protecting from the bright sun, small enclosed courtyards and luxurious pools lined with emerald and sapphire tones, a riot of oriental colors combined with cool white walls. Such trifles will help to create the necessary mood in the apartment:
- wooden shutters on the windows;
- palm trees and oriental plants in tubs
- tiled floors with glossy surfaces; Spanish-style ceramic in warm colors;
- stained-glass windows, oriental carpets, caskets or small hookahs in niches;
- furniture and floor coverings made of natural materials - rattan, bamboo, light fabric, wool with elements of luxurious decor
How to create a Mediterranean style home?
The Mediterranean style is most suitable for housing in the southern latitudes, as well as in rooms with windows facing south. An important condition for revealing the style is the abundance of light, which will allow you to “play” every little thing, creating an indescribable mood of vacation on the beach.
To begin designing an apartment in the style of the Mediterranean follows with the design of the walls and floor. The color of the walls should be as pleasant as possible for the look, its purpose, first of all, to serve as a background, and therefore no excessively bright and flashy colors should be used. Choose shades from light turquoise or olive to beige neutral. Window frames can be either wooden or plastic, but it is best to choose them from the material of the color of dark wood, the doors should be decorated in the same shades. The Mediterranean style allows for the presence of open doorways - a fairly small light curtain made of translucent colored chiffon or bamboo or thread pendants. Window curtains should choose light shades - pistachio, turquoise, purple.
The floor is an important part of the room in a Mediterranean style. It is best to choose a floor made of natural wood or bamboo, light parquet or light natural carpet. Ceramic tiles of bright and richly brick color or the color of the walls, decorated with floral patterns and ornaments, also perfectly shade the Mediterranean style. Small oriental rugs or rugs perfectly complement this floor.
Furniture and decor are the main highlights of the Mediterranean style. First of all, it is wooden or forged furniture painted in a wide variety of colors - soft armchairs and sofas, like in an eastern harem, wide and comfortable chairs with backs and small hand rests, rounded soft poufs with oriental patterns, low openwork or mosaic tables, small benches. The unique charm of such furniture is given by covers made of light fabric. Wall decor includes large ceramic dishes, paintings with oriental or nautical themes, decorative weapons, intricate figurines, small rugs and crafts of African peoples. The apartment will be decorated with mirrors and elegant lamps in luxurious oriental frames. The abundance of vases with flowers and living plants in pots will complete the luxurious model of a corner of southern nature in your apartment.
If you like oriental culture, then a small addition to the Mediterranean style will be a small Arabian bakhurnitsa (smoker), which can be lit in the evenings, creating an atmosphere of oriental bliss and comfort in your apartment.
The Mediterranean style is an excellent field for experimentation and creativity in decorating your apartment.