Mediterranean Design Ideas for Every Room
Warm hues and rustic materials from cultures north of the Mediterranean Sea make up the key Mediterranean design elements. This style from Spain, Greece and Italy is often referred to as Spanish Modern. Mediterranean-style furniture ranges from simply functional to extremely formal. Check out our Mediterranean design ideas for every nook and corner of your house.
Pieces feature ornately turned legs and feet with heavy, burnished hardware. Textured walls and bull-nose edges show up as common design details on countertops and fireplace mantels.
Mediterranean Design Ideas for Passageways
The passageway between a Mediterranean-style estate and its neighbor has been transformed into an inviting sitting area. It has been rendered complete with stucco-covered, raised planters/benches and sandstone paving. Designer: Pamela Bertsler.
This hallway ties together Spanish tile, faux painting on the adobe walls and turquoise-blue ceilings between dark-colored beams. Wall sconces and lamps cast a warm shadow down the corridor, and a large wooden table displays the homeowner’s family photographs. These elements unite to create an entryway that becomes the home’s focal point. Designer: Kristin-Hannah. Photo by Dino Tonn.
Mediterranean Design Ideas for Rooms
Travertine marble, Old World cabinetry, glass blocks and glass tiles give this master bath a spa-like atmosphere. The double walk-in shower and a warming drawer for towels complete the ambiance. Designer: Jackie Glisson. Photo by Woodliff Photography.
Warm and cool colors as well as rustic textures create a comfortable environment for this family’s kitchen. Designer: Deborah Smith.
Restoring the wood-coffered, hand-stenciled ceiling took more than six months. This room, with its original black and white marble floors, provides enough room for three seating areas. Antique rugs, custom furnishings and singular accessories create three distinct areas. Designer: Chris Barrett.
The custom bed furnishes the main attraction in this master suite. An iron Moroccan candle inspired the design, and illuminated spires create the bed’s footboard. An antique rug supplies the color scheme for the entire suite. Designer: Chris Barrett.
