Mediterranean Designs

Mediterranean, Channeling a Warm Carefree Summer

Rooted in centuries of life along the beautiful Mediterranean coast, Mediterranean designs focus on indoor-outdoor living. Employing natural materials, natural light, and a natural palette, Mediterranean interiors will take you on a vacation with an effortless, minimalist-chic decor.

Characteristics and features

Colors :

‍Mediterranean Style Embraces a From the Earth Color Scheme

• soft and earthy colors inspired by nature
• off whites color range to inspire calm and warmth
• tobacco and browns
• black accents
• light pastels (ex celadon green, azure, sand)
• forest green influenced by Scandinavian aesthetic

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Flooring : 

• light-colored hardwoods like white oak, birch, or maple to preserve the airy, open feel. 
• For an extra dose of coastal style, consider whitewashed wood floors.‍
• blue tile in your kitchen or bathroom. Look for small glass tiles in shades of blue, green, or aqua to draw colors from the water into your home.

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Walls & ceilings : 

• natural stone walls ، Allow natural imperfections on walls , white-washing walls to add texture 
• Artwork inspired by nature , oceans and sea color palette

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• Open space , less walls , open kitchen is preferable
• Arches 
• Ceiling : flat ceilings , multi level for heights , natural wooden Beamed ceilings could be used and arched ceilings.

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Lights : 

• natural color lights, bright blues of Greece or the sunny romance of Spain.
• Coastal chandelier 
• Pendant lights 
• Warm color lights 
  

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Fabrics : The best fabric for a beach house sofa will be one that is durable and hard wearing, sun damage resistant, and easy to clean.

Furnitures : Space planned for hospitality and family, with plenty of focus on common areas to include multiple seating options, and a large dining table .

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‍art works and tableaus : natural artwork with summer colors‍

Carpets : short area rugs ‍

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General Characteristics of Mediterranean style

• Emphasis on indoor-outdoor living
• Maximizing natural light and views of the outdoors 
• Arched windows and doors
• natural stone walls, and tile or hardwood floors
• Airy, breezy interior spaces 
• Use of natural materials in finishes and decor such as wood, rattan, tile, ceramics, terracotta, wrought iron, linen, and cotton
• Neutral palette with white plaster walls and natural finishes
• Use of color as an accent, with palettes that reflect the natural environment, from the blue-greens of the ocean to the yellows and golden tones of the sun ‍
• Space planned for hospitality and family, with plenty of focus on common areas to include multiple seating options, and a large dining table.

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