How to Get a Touch of the Mediterranean in Your Home

Are you looking for a home design trend with some longevity? Look no further than the Mediterranean style.

This style is influenced by the style of architecture and design commonly seen in countries like Greece, Monaco, and Morocco, known for their sunny climate, laid-back atmosphere, and bright white buildings that stand out against the bright blue water of the Mediterranean Sea.

If you’d like your home renovation to have Greek Villa vibes, these elements must be included in your design.

History Mediterranean Style

Before we get into how to transform your home into a Moroccan palace, let’s look at the history of this type of home design. When we say it has longevity, we mean it – Greek revival homes date back to the 1820s when ancient Greek temples inspired residential and commercial building design.

You probably see this architecture daily - you can recognize it by the large columns on the building’s exterior.

Moroccan style has also been very popular, especially in the luxury home market, since the 1960s when travel to the region became very popular. This style, which many refer to as “boho-chic,” is inspired by the region’s mosques and Kasbahs, which have intricate tile work and architectural lines.

Greek and Moroccan styles are different regarding the finishes you choose. Still, they share many similarities, which is why both popular design styles create the Mediterranean style. Now, let’s look at how to bring the Mediterranean into your home.

Choose Inviting Colors

The Mediterranean is warm and sunny, so you want to bring those colors into your home. Don’t be afraid to choose to use bright colors like orange or teal when choosing cabinetry or paint colors since they will make the space look inviting and vibrant.

Stone or Tile Is a Must for Flooring

You’d have a hard time finding a home in the Mediterranean that did not have a tile or stone floor. We suggest using travertine or an eclectic patterned porcelain tile if you’d like your floors to add to the vibrance of your space. This type of flooring is easy to maintain, and the Mediterranean lifestyle is all about simplifying where possible.

Tile Isn’t Just for Flooring

Floor-to-ceiling tiles are common in a Mediterranean-style bathroom, while bright and bold tiles can be used in the kitchen. If you want to make your timeless Mediterranean design a trendy pop, use zellige tiles in these spaces. 

Zellige tiles are beautifully handmade, glazed tiles, and they are all the rage in home design. They can be laid in several variations to create a pattern or in a simple grid depending on how much of a focal point you’d like the tile to make.

Don’t Be a Square

Mediterranean architecture is full of arches. This means you’ll need to remove your squared-off entryways and replace them with archways. Some ideas on incorporating arches into your design would be using an archway to divide the space between your master bedroom and the bathroom or in the space that separates the kitchen from the dining room.

If you’d like help creating a Mediterranean-style space, call us. We are happy to help!