Designing your home in Mediterranean rustic style brings to mind bright summer days, arched cusped doorways, rustic vintage wooden furniture, rough patinas and imperfect neutral colors. Old wrought iron is used throughout the home. A beautiful old teak balcony railing accents the unfinished wooden ceiling beams. A boldly beautiful statement that is repeated in the fireplace mantel which is made from reclaimed old antique doors and arches, studded with iron medallions.
Built-in niches and alcoves are resplendent with the heavy white textured wall finish. A carved whitewashed rustic arched mirror brings in depth to the room. A cozy oxcart daybed with scattered pillows peeks out from beyond the formal room, and on top of the fireplace sits an eclectic piece of art in earthy colors.
Arches and columns are found throughout the house, cusped doorways, beautiful dark wood carved accent doors and windows, mantles that display treasures from your travels. The antique triple arched architectural veranda accents the view to the courtyard where sits a beautiful three tiered fountain. An antique door in dark teak and gorgeous carved detail is seen with climbing ivy and moss giving the soft warmth of aged wood and old bygone days. Sun soaked doors and the resplendent rustic architecture brings in the classic ambiance of Tuscany. Unpretentious colors and natural fabrics like handloom cotton bed throws and silk curtains accent the flavor. Bold designs and patterns complement the design, be it modern contemporary or traditional style.
Earthy red tile contrasts with the deep ochre patina of rustic old door cabinets that store your china. The doors are hand carved with old traditional designs and have seen several shades of color as the years go by, the beauty of worn patina and sun bleached doors is indescribable. Warm earthy tones and natural fabrics, cotton patchwork toss pillow and sheer curtains add to the romance of dark woods and burnished hardware. Mosaic tile credenza with wrought iron facade in distressed blue emboldens the spirit of Mediterranean decor.
In the warm desert climate limestone washed rustic white doors and furniture was used to keep the interiors cool and relaxed. And then the color of the oceans and seas, aqua blue, teals and turquoise act as contrast to the white and break up the uniformity. Distressed blue consoles and cabinets, old handmade turquoise armoires take a pivotal role in Mediterranean interiors. Old antique patterns and handcrafted in the old traditional methods the sideboard with the iron straps works as a media console.
A statement in rustic refined contemporary elegance Mediterranean style interiors are always trending.