Westend61 / Getty Images
What Is Mediterranean-Style Interior Design?
Mediterranean-style design is a variation ofcoastal design, a broader term based on the generic codes of seaside living.
They each possess centuries of distinct culture and design traditions.
The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto
Countries significantly contributing to the style include Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Greek, andMoroccan architecture.
And many countries along the Mediterranean have their variations in style.
This style is experiencing a resurgence in fashion, hotels, restaurants, and interiors.
Westend61 / Getty Images
For example, vintage and widely reproducedsunburst-style mirrorsresulted from this style.
In the United States,Mediterranean-style architectureworks best in warm, sunny climates.
This style is often replicated in warmer places like California, Florida, Texas, and southwestern states.
Jessica Bindernagel / EyeEm / Getty Images
The building materials fare better in warmer temperaturesadobe, for example, will crack in icy or damp conditions.
Mediterranean furniture incorporates decorative wrought ironwork; painted, whitewashed, or carved wood; and natural stone elements.
To give a fresh look to a Mediterranean-style house, brighten the wall color with light, white walls.
K-STUDIO/Vora
K-STUDIO/Vora
