Do you dream of having a house on the coast? It couldn’t be easier! If a luxury villa by the water is not yet shining for you, then try to create a Mediterranean interior, the beauty and simplicity of the arrangement of which made it affordable and, perhaps, the most popular in recent years.
Lightness, freshness, relevance – this is what the Mediterranean style is, which has recently become one of the most popular. Interior designers propose to design in a similar way not only country houses, but also ordinary apartments. Indeed, thanks to a fairly simple design and a relatively low budget, this style is easy to implement even in small areas. We will tell you how to decorate an apartment in a Mediterranean style.
The Mediterranean style reminds a little of the traditions of Greece and Spain, Algeria and Morocco, Turkey and the north of Egypt, France and, of course, Italy. Of course, they are all different, but a part of each country is reflected in this style. Juicy colors and a peculiar mood of these cultures were fundamental, however, it was the Greek and Italian traditions of simplicity and convenience that had a great influence on this direction.
The main idea of decorating the premises in the Mediterranean style is lightness and conciseness in everything. No luxury, pretentiousness, pomp and extravagance! Functionality, accessibility, fresh colors, natural materials, natural shades, romance and inspiration come first.
And although there are several areas of this style, there are some key points that distinguish it. First, the color palette. The interior should be done in white, yellow and gold, blue and green, pale blue, brick and dark green shades.
Secondly, decorative plaster or paint acts as a wall decoration material. And very often they use wooden panels that are painted in light colors.
Thirdly, this style assumes the presence of simple furniture, made, as a rule, of wood – bog oak, spruce or pine.
Fourthly, textiles here are assigned not a decorative, but the most practical role, therefore natural fabrics with a laconic ornament (or monochromatic) are chosen.
Fifthly, this style involves a large amount of light, so you should not save on ceiling lamps, table lamps, floor lamps and sconces. The more light the better!
Sixth, don’t forget about accessories. It can be various pots and pots, bright panels, seafood, decorative plates, paintings and other items that reflect the atmosphere of the Mediterranean style in the interior.