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Designing your home in a rustic Mediterranean style brings to mind bright summer days, cusp-shaped doorways, rustic vintage wooden furniture, rough patinas, and imperfect neutral colors. Antique wrought iron is used throughout the house. A beautiful antique teak balcony railing accents the unfinished wooden beams of the ceiling. A boldly beautiful statement that is echoed by the mantelpiece which is made from reclaimed antique doors and arches, studded with iron medallions.
Recessed alcoves and nooks shine with the heavy white textured wall finish. A carved whitewashed rustic arched mirror adds depth to the room. A cozy bullock-cart daybed with scattered cushions peeks out from beyond the formal living room, and above the fireplace sits an eclectic piece of art in earthy tones.
Arches and columns are found throughout the house, cusped doors, beautiful doors and windows carved from dark wood, mantles displaying treasures from their travels. The ancient architectural veranda with triple arch accentuates the view of the courtyard where there is a beautiful three-tiered fountain. An antique door in dark teak and beautiful carved details is seen with climbing ivy and moss giving it the soft warmth of aged wood and old times. Sun-drenched doors and resplendent rustic architecture add to the classic Tuscany vibe. Unpretentious colors and natural fabrics, like handmade cotton bedspreads and silk drapes, accentuate the flavor. Bold designs and patterns complement the design, whether modern contemporary or traditional.
The earthy red tile contrasts with the deep ocher patina of the rustic cabinets with antique doors that store your porcelain. The doors are hand carved in ancient traditional designs and have seen various shades of color over the years, the beauty of the weathered patina and sun-bleached doors is indescribable. Warm earth tones and natural fabrics, cotton patchwork pillows, and sheer drapes add to the romance of dark woods and burnished hardware. The mosaic credenza with an aged blue wrought iron facade emboldens the spirit of Mediterranean decoration.
In the hot desert climate, rustic white limestone washed doors and furniture were used to keep the interiors cool and relaxed. And then the color of the oceans and seas, aquamarine blue, teal and turquoise act as a contrast to white and break the uniformity. Aged blue consoles and cabinets, old handmade turquoise cupboards take a fundamental role in Mediterranean interiors. Old fashioned patterns and handcrafted using the old traditional methods, the iron strapped sideboard doubles as a media console.
A statement of rustic, refined and contemporary elegance Mediterranean-style interiors are always in style.