From the window it smells of flowering citrus trees and cypresses, somewhere nearby the sea is splashing, the surf rustles with shells, and the wind brings sand heated by the summer sun, such a feeling should be caused by the Mediterranean interior.

Country house and luxury villa
You can conditionally divide the Mediterranean style into two historical varieties: ascetic and manor. The first originates in Mediterranean peasant houses. It is these white squat buildings, scattered along slopes running down to the sea, that first come to mind when we talk about the Mediterranean countries, variations in architecture exist from region to region, but the general style is recognizable. 

In the houses of the Mediterranean nouveau riche, everything became more: rooms, windows, doors and furniture, ceilings and arched openings grew, details in the interior also increased – it was necessary to demonstrate status.

Sea, sky, sun
Mediterranean-style interior design starts with a range of colors. Imagine serenity in color: white cumulus clouds in the blue sky, lambs of waves, sun glare on the water, golden sand – these are the main tones of the Mediterranean interior.

The most common colors in this space are white, blue, light blue, yellow and beige. Coral tones, green color and other natural shades characteristic of seaside landscapes will also be appropriate. In the Arabic and Spanish varieties of the style, rich turquoise is often found. 

If you want more stylization, you can spice up the interior with nautical decor: scraps of ropes, shells, decorative models of ships, even paddles and fishing tackle can be used. Souvenirs from Mediterranean travel will fit well into such a company. A painting or a poster with a seascape will play a noticeable role.

Vacation forever

Colors and Mediterranean motifs born on a sunny seaside can move into a city apartment. Refreshing tones and a relaxed nautical-style atmosphere will help transform the apartment into your own Mediterranean island in the middle of a dusty, sun-weary metropolis.