"New Mediterranean" style is something design experts have been obsessing over for a while now. Blame it on the amount of time since our last vacation, but there's something about this breezy, seaside-inspired look that just feels incredibly refreshing and new—and if there's any décor trend that can transform your home into something resembling a home-away-from-home, this has got to be it.
WHAT IS MEDITERRANEAN DESIGN?
Coastal but with a distinct twist, Mediterranean design is all about embracing a "less is more" philosophy and adding plenty of texture—often in the form of plaster walls and organic, natural finishes.
Read on to see what Mediterranean style is all about—and to learn how to master it in your own home.
Embrace Archways
DESIGN: CRISTINA LA PORTA
Elegant, gently sloping archways are a hallmark of Mediterranean style.
Opt For Perfectly Imperfect Paint Jobs
DESIGN: CHAMPALIMAUD DESIGN
White-washed walls are another major calling card of this look. They add much-needed character and variation to the strict palette of whites and creams that characterize sunbleached Mediterranean style, and keep everything feeling warm and well-loved, instead of stark.
Tap Into Texture
DESIGN: PURE CO. LIVING
Texture is king when it comes to achieving this age-old look. Plaster products can be applied to your walls if you're starting from the classic "white box" stage of decorating—and again, don't feel the need to aim for perfection. A little timeworn attitude is right at home in this aesthetic.
Bring Nature Inside
DESIGN: KAREN EMILE OF MILK AND HONEY LIFE
In a design style that prizes natural texture, it's only fitting that one should incorporate nods to the living world as well. Vining plants or classic botanicals like lemon trees or olive trees make for a natural complement to this aesthetic. (Bonus: planting them in rustic, imperfect pots lends a little added authenticity to the look.)
Try Some Terra Cotta
DESIGN: BURCHARD DESIGN CO.
On that tip: peppering in some warm, earthy terra cotta hues can be just the thing for interrupting all those white and cream shades. Hand-thrown ceramics, earthenware tiles, and small accessories that bring a hint of reddish hue to your space add variety, texture and visual interest to the color scheme.
Bring In Some Blues
It wouldn't be Mediterranean style without a hint of blue lifted from the Mediterranean sea. From super-saturated cobalts to deep navy blues, this color family is an important part of this stylistic influence—so it's only right to incorporate it in your decorating. Hand-painted tiles like these infuse indoor and outdoor spaces alike with a little whiff of the seaside—we can almost hear the waves crashing now.
Warm Up With Wood Tones
DESIGN: CORTNEY BISHOP, PHOTO: KATIE CHARLOTTE
Wood tones—and any natural materials, really—can go a long way toward warming up a sleek white interior. Whether your home has functional wood beam ceilings or you decide to add them for the aesthetic points, a little wood is always in style. Particularly, burled and rough-hewn wood elements are a smart fit for this look, because they echo the hand-touched quality of plaster, tile, and other staples of Mediterranean style.
Expand To The Outdoors
Indoor-outdoor living is the epitome of the Mediterranean lifestyle, so it only stands to reason that you'd emulate this element, as well. Many staples of this style (durable plaster, stone accents, breezy linen fabrics) work just as well out-of-doors as they do indoors, so extending your living space out into the elements is a snap. Opt for a simple, sculptural fire pit (or rustic metal fire bowl), then pull up some chairs and enjoy your outdoor oasis.
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