Mediterranean-style houses: examples of interiors

Modern design is presented in different directions, but the interior of the houses in the Mediterranean style deserves special attention. The unusual combination of such natural materials as brick, wood, textiles and metal gives the room a unique look, filling the rooms with coziness and warmth. The main characteristic in this decor is the use of original textures and natural shades.

In addition, the Mediterranean style presupposes comfort and practicality in everything, which is why it is great for lovers of free space and beauty. Such projects, as a rule, are preferred by owners of large houses located outside the city, but it is possible to carry out similar finishing in modest one-storey buildings.

Mediterranean style looks great on the background of nature. To make the house look completely consistent with the image, it is necessary to use building materials of neutral shades in its architecture. Thus, the facade will be stylish and neat, and beige or white plaster walls will favorably emphasize the beauty of all structural elements. If the roof is tiled, then burgundy, gray or brown are chosen for its composition with the walls. An integral part of this design is considered the interior of residential premises.

It is characterized by the following features:

• Furniture. The decor of the rooms is represented by luxury items made of natural wood. The figured legs of the structures and the frame made of red metal - all this indicates the Mediterranean style.
• Stairs. This decor item is a real highlight of housing. Her openwork decoration and unusual bends will not leave indifferent not only the owners of the house, but also their guests. For greater effect, such stairs are recommended to be supplemented with massive chandeliers and vases made of wood.

• Drawings and paintings. The main theme in the painting should be the sea and the sun.It is very important to correctly select the size of the canvases under the parameters of the room.
• Elements of decor. The rooms should contain various figurines and souvenirs made from natural materials.

For the decoration of housing in the Mediterranean style is not enough to use only one beautiful composition, the interior should feel the atmosphere of home warmth and comfort. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the interior decoration of rooms. The flooring in this case is recommended to choose from a decorative stone or tile. Such a floor will not only transform the room, but also will last a long time, and a huge choice of colors will open up interesting ideas for experiments. For example, in the living room will look amazing tile tiles of sand and sea.

As for the walls and ceiling, they must harmoniously fit the overall interior. The walls can be decorated with brick or plaster, and the ceilings can be made in the form of suspended structures. Unusually on this background will look wooden furniture and light textiles on large windows. To brighten the severity of lines in the design, it is recommended to use also wicker carpets, decorative pillows, various crafts made from beads.We should not forget about indoor plants, they can be placed in rooms on special supports made of metal.

The living room of a country house or apartment is the main room, so its interior should be original and stylish. If homeowners prefer to see their “family nest” cozy and functional, then to decorate this room, it is desirable to use Spanish decor. Beige walls, terracotta floor and dark furniture will be the right decision in this direction.

To make the living room light and spacious, it can be decorated in the Mediterranean style of the Mediterranean décor, in this case the house with large windows is well suited. A maximum of light and a minimum of furniture will give the living room a sense of infinity and lightness, while the main attribute of the room will be curtains and blinds made of natural fabrics.

The bedroom in this design is characterized by large walls and high ceilings with exposed beams. All surfaces in the room should not have glare and gloss. It is best to select finishing materials with a rough texture. Well suited for these purposes matte painting or decorative plaster with patterns.In the Mediterranean bedroom, the main piece of furniture is considered to be a bed, its wrought-iron details and various elements from wood will be complemented with an original satin bedspread and canopy.

As for the bathroom, it, as a rule, is decorated with wooden furniture and mosaic tiles. To make the room functional, you need to place a minimum of items in it. All the necessary things easily hide behind the trim panels. The color scheme for the bathroom is selected in cold shades, ranging from dark blue and ending with terracotta.

Walls and ceilings in the bathroom are recommended to lay tiles of contrasting colors. It should also be noted that the room must necessarily contain waffle towels, as they are considered the main attribute of this style.

The kitchen in the Mediterranean interior pleases with special comfort. Bright colors, wicker furniture and open cabinets with earthenware fill the room with a special atmosphere of warmth. The working wall in the kitchen can be decorated with mosaic or lay out a composition of fruit or an ethnic image on it. The flooring is best to choose a natural stone.

All the furniture in the kitchen you need to choose antique.It is desirable to furnish it with wrought-iron tables and chairs, wooden chairs, drawers and baskets of wicker. A buffet will also look good here. As a rule, such a design is characterized by the combination of a kitchen with a dining room, the main subject of decor in which will be a massive table from a natural array. As for lighting, in this room it is best to use natural light sources (large windows can easily cope with this) and supplement them with original chandeliers.

Regardless of which room of the house will be designed in the Mediterranean style, it is important to observe the main rule of design - only three colors are used in the decoration of the room. It is not recommended to mix the color palette and make various combinations in the decor, as the rooms should be simple and concise.

In the video below you can see the design of the kitchen in the Mediterranean style.