Distinctive and timeless, the Mediterranean style decor is undoubtedly one of the most beloved, especially in coastal areas, or anywhere else when the good weather approaches.
As a lover of seasonal decor, I always look for a coastal touch for my home during the summer. Living in an inland city, I’ve found it’s not easy to find products that bring that maritime touch to our home.
Today, I want to share with you my keys to achieving that Mediterranean style in your home. Whether it’s for your regular residence, a beach vacation home, or your business.
Natural fibers
If there’s one key to the beauty of the Mediterranean coast, it’s its landscapes and nature. So, what better way to evoke it in our interiors than through the use of natural fibers?
Natural fiber brings freshness and warmth in equal measure, which will bring beauty and sustainability to your home.
Light textiles
Maintaining the premise of highlighting nature, another key will be optimizing the use of natural light. For this, we will avoid obstructing doors and windows, making use of light curtains and soft tones – for example, white linen is an ideal choice.
With the goal of adding freshness, temporarily store away those accessories made from thicker fabrics, such as long-haired rugs or blankets. Instead, you can opt for jute or cotton rugs, as well as lightweight fabric throws for your sofas and beds.
Mediterranean color palette
White will undoubtedly be our protagonist in the Mediterranean style decor. It is present in many facades of the Mediterranean coast, and can be transferred to walls, as well as being a favorite tone for furniture or accessories, like curtains. White not only brings serenity, creating refreshing atmospheres, but it also makes a perfect contrast with the rest of the colors we use.
Of course, blue cannot be missing, in all its shades; representing the sea and sky, it will bring freshness and a touch of color and vitality to our interiors. You can use it in accessories, such as cushions, rugs, or other decorative objects.
Besides white and blue, a detail in another secondary tone that complements well with the previous ones could be added. For example, floor vases in olive green tones.
Adding details, maintaining simplicity
With the goal of creating peaceful environments, we must not forget to maintain a certain simplicity in our spaces. However, this does not mean that we should forget to add certain details, which will bring personality and style.
Wooden lanterns, natural fiber lamps, or candle holders in soft tones, to add a special touch to the evenings through lighting.
Marine inspiration decor
As a final touch, one of my favorites could not be missing: marine and nautical-inspired details!
From the most iconic, such as ship figures, a wooden lighthouse, a decorative fishing net, or a sea shell; to the most innovative of recent years, like a coat rack shaped like an oar or a painting simulating sea views.
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Key elements for Mediterranean style decor
Distinctive and timeless, the Mediterranean style decor is undoubtedly one of the most beloved, especially in coastal areas, or anywhere else when the good weather approaches.
As a lover of seasonal decor, I always look for a coastal touch for my home during the summer. Living in an inland city, I’ve found it’s not easy to find products that bring that maritime touch to our home.
Today, I want to share with you my keys to achieving that Mediterranean style in your home. Whether it’s for your regular residence, a beach vacation home, or your business.
Natural fibers
If there’s one key to the beauty of the Mediterranean coast, it’s its landscapes and nature. So, what better way to evoke it in our interiors than through the use of natural fibers?
Natural fiber brings freshness and warmth in equal measure, which will bring beauty and sustainability to your home.
Light textiles
Maintaining the premise of highlighting nature, another key will be optimizing the use of natural light. For this, we will avoid obstructing doors and windows, making use of light curtains and soft tones – for example, white linen is an ideal choice.
With the goal of adding freshness, temporarily store away those accessories made from thicker fabrics, such as long-haired rugs or blankets. Instead, you can opt for jute or cotton rugs, as well as lightweight fabric throws for your sofas and beds.
Mediterranean color palette
White will undoubtedly be our protagonist in the Mediterranean style decor. It is present in many facades of the Mediterranean coast, and can be transferred to walls, as well as being a favorite tone for furniture or accessories, like curtains. White not only brings serenity, creating refreshing atmospheres, but it also makes a perfect contrast with the rest of the colors we use.
Of course, blue cannot be missing, in all its shades; representing the sea and sky, it will bring freshness and a touch of color and vitality to our interiors. You can use it in accessories, such as cushions, rugs, or other decorative objects.
Besides white and blue, a detail in another secondary tone that complements well with the previous ones could be added. For example, floor vases in olive green tones.
Adding details, maintaining simplicity
With the goal of creating peaceful environments, we must not forget to maintain a certain simplicity in our spaces. However, this does not mean that we should forget to add certain details, which will bring personality and style.
Natural fiber rugs and storage baskets, which will blend great with the base white.
Wooden lanterns, natural fiber lamps, or candle holders in soft tones, to add a special touch to the evenings through lighting.
Marine inspiration decor
As a final touch, one of my favorites could not be missing: marine and nautical-inspired details!
From the most iconic, such as ship figures, a wooden lighthouse, a decorative fishing net, or a sea shell; to the most innovative of recent years, like a coat rack shaped like an oar or a painting simulating sea views.