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Decorating Accessories that Compliment Spanish and Italian Design in Mediterranean Style Architecture
Current home building trends are seeing a revival of classic Mediterranean design. From Spanish to Italian style influences, Mediterranean architectural styles are mirrored by an overwhelming response from the home decor industry. When decorating Mediterranean, consider decorating accessories that compliment the rustic appearance of Mediterranean architecture. |
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MEDITERRANEAN HOMES - MEDITERRANEAN DECOR
Mediterranean Spanish/Italian style homes look as though they have been there forever!
Mediterranean construction materials are ideal for design themes popular in the southwest United States. Stucco, quarried stone and terra cotta roofing tiles have been southwest decorating basics for centuries. Southwest interior design and Mediterranean interior design work beautifully together.
At ACCENTS OF SALADO, find Mediterranean decor and decorating accessories in Mediterranean colors and textures for a rustic Mediterranean design home. We specialize in terra cotta pottery, rustic urns, iron wall art and imported Italian ceramics. Included in our selection are Mediterranean Spanish/Italian decor accents that give Mediterranean style homes a lived in look. When searching for old world Spanish/Italian style home decor accessories for Mediterranean kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, think Accents of Salado.
Decorating SPANISH/ITALIAN MEDITERRANEAN STYLE is what ACCENTS OF SALADO is all about!
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| MEDITERRANEAN DECORATING ORIGINS
Advancements in architecture and craftsmanship have been shared between Mediterranean cultures for centuries. Beginning in the 15th century, furniture styles and home accessories were commonly traded by land and sea between Italy, France and Spain. Southern European cultures incorporated influences throughout Mediterranean regions into their architectural styles and home interior designs.
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Mediterranean Interior Design
Design Focused on Texture, Color and Theme
(Image Left) When decorating Mediterranean, consider the centuries old European tradition focused on texture, color and theme. Update your Mediterranean bathroom decor with stylish free-standing funiture. Add authenticity to your Mediterranean bath with a linen hutch complete with wrought iron doors. (Images Below) Softening a room, with the rich warmth of home textiles, can make the space feel more inviting. Wall hangings give focus to the room and are the ideal textural contrast to stone and metal. Consider wall tapestry, luxury table runners, artwork and wrought iron when creating color and textural contrast in your old world decorating theme.
MEDITERRANEAN WALL TAPESTRY MEDITERRANEAN FURNITURE
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MEDITERRANEAN WALL COLOR
Create visual depth with heavily textured walls and rich Mediterranean color. Yellow and orange are important colors to consider when creating a Mediterranean interior design. Yellow is subdued and found in shades of gold as seen in golden olive oil and creamy stucco walls in ancient buildings.
Shades of gold are Mediterranean neutrals found on floors and walls as well as in cabinetry and furniture. The orange in Mediterranean design is burnt terra cotta orange or even darker. Rusty burnt orange is used on walls and floors. Darkest shades are found in dark cabinetry and furniture.
For accent colors, warm poppy red, cobalt blue, olive green and golden sunflower yellow are often found in ceramic art throughout southern Europe.
DECORATIVE WALL DECOR
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COLORFUL TEXTILES IN MEDITERRANEAN COLORS
A decorative throw pillow, a luxurious table runner or a favorite wall tapestry can be your inspiration piece for Mediterranean wall colors.
Soften metal, ceramic and other hard surface materials with colorful table runners, drapery and tapestry wall art.
With true Mediterranean colors in ochre, cinnamon, olive, terra cotta, bronze and brilliant golds, our table runners, pillows and throws compliment many Mediterranean style decorating themes.
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CHOOSING WALL ART FOR AN UPDATED LOOK
Fresh artwork changes a room's ambience almost as quickly as a fresh coat of paint. Artwork sets the mood and creates the theme. Consider updating tired old prints with stylish new ones that are complimentary to your old world look.
When creating a casual old world theme, acquire artwork in the subjects of wine and vineyards, fruit and floral, European landscapes, architectural themes, antique urns, tranquil lakes, ancient statues, quaint fishing villages and rugged coastlines.
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MEDITERRANEAN WALL ART
Artwork images become more distinct with size and the contrast of light and dark. Try comparing advertising boards on the interstate. When driving down a highway, notice which advertising boards catch your eye.
Decorating your Mediterranean walls is like creating an advertising board. Bold, contrasting images are more easily seen from a distance. An advertising board with a few large words is more effective than one with many small words. One bold image on the board catches the driver's eye where many small images confuse the eye and it is often difficult to bring them into focus. However, smaller artwork can be grouped effectively to make a bold statement.
In the picture to the left, the medium size artwork is grouped to cover approximately a 5' x 5' area. The Mediterranean colors and architectural shapes are vivid with distinct contrasts in dark and light. The watercolor reproductions are grouped in one large 5' x 5' square. This medium size wall art grouping works well in a large space and draws the viewer in for a closer look.
MEDITERRANEAN ART
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MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN COLORS
Art and color come to life in a blue Mediterranean kitchen with sculptured stucco ventilation hoods, tile counter tops and dramatic blue decorating combinations.
Kitchen islands and above kitchen cabinets are nesting places for Mediterranean style wall art, blue ceramic accents and copper decorating accessories. Unique accessories bring instant old world Mediterranean design to food preparation and serving areas.
French Country Style Decorating
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RED IN THE MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN
Shades of red are dramatic in the Mediterranean style kitchen. Burnt orange and copper are shades of red found in dark wood, granite counter tops, copper wares, copper tone plant containers and wrought iron pot racks.
Red food canisters, decorative red pottery, wrought iron candle holders and framed art with predominant red tones set the stage for dramatic decorating in the old world kitchen and throughout a Mediterranean style home. Decorating with Warm Colors
MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN DECORATING IDEAS
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THE MEDITERRANEAN FOYER
In your Mediterranean style foyer, use iron mirrors, rustic statuary, candle holders, Mediterranean theme artwork, earthen urns and decorative containers atop a rustic foyer table.
Mediterranean furniture can be simple or elegant in design. In a large foyer use massive furniture. Soften rustic furniture with a colorful table runner, an upholstered chair or bench, antique books, a unique lamp and greenery to make it warm and welcoming. Read more about Foyer Decorating.
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MEDITERRANEAN STYLE FURNITURE
Casual Furniture in Warm Woods and Rich Dark Colors
Mediterranean style furniture can range from an informal simple look, to a more formal design. Create a Mediterranean Look with iron and wood furniture from Accents of Salado. Attention to detail, grand scale and quality craftsmanship, result in unique Mediterranean furniture styles designed for casual living spaces.
Visit the Accents of Salado showroom to see large, oversized bookcases, plasma armoires, low-profile media cabinets, hand-painted buffets and solid-wood accent tables.
View pictures of the RUSTIC MEDITERRANEAN STYLE FURNITURE available from Accents of Salado.
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The Casual Mediterranean Dining Room
The colors of the Mediterranean countryside are the centerpiece in this Mediterranean style dining room. The walls of this dining room are roughly plastered and wall colors are natural shades of golden sunshine. The design goal is to capture the feel of a country farmhouse. Furniture and decorating accessories are russtic and simple.
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MEDITERRANEAN PATIO AND TERRACE GARDENS
Mediterranean gardens are sheltered, intimate spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Garden fountains cool the terrace in warmer months and outdoor fireplaces keep outdoor living spaces cozy on cool evenings.
Containers filled with lavender and rosemary offer an abundance of fragrances. Large earthenware garden pots, iron hanging baskets and iron window baskets are commonly filled with Mediterranean herbs, grasses and flowering annuals. A patio garden is an ideal location for growing cooking herbs as well as flowering plants for seasonal color.
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MEDITERRANEAN PATIO AND TERRACE GARDENS
Metal wall grilles add architectural interest and are ideal for outside decorating.
(RIGHT) This arched terrace is the ideal spot for a morning or afternoon coffee. Constructed with wide expansive arches, painted a bright salmon pink and decorated with ornamental iron there is no mistaking the Mediterranean design elements. Our oversized Barcelona wall grille on the far wall compliments the iron railing between the arches.
Iron is a favorite design material for outdoor lighting, candle holders, gates, fountains and garden ornamentation. If you live in a humid climate, a yearly application of lacquer or polyurethane will keep iron and metal decorating accessories looking like new.
To the right, rustic earthenware planters add a touch of dark gold color to this patio garden. We placed an Olivia iron topper above the fountain niche to add architectural interest and to give balance to the iron light fixtures.
CLASSIC MEDITERRANEAN HARDSCAPES
A Mediterranean hardscape contains earth tone shades of terra cotta and gold. Walls are stone or stucco and floors are natural stone pavers or sandstone.
Occasional splashes of bright color are used in the hardscape. Bright blue, orange or gold ceramic pots, brightly colored urns and colorful tiles around a fireplace surround or water feature are decorating accents often found in Mediterranean gardens.
High walled courtyards are common and the entrance is often a grand portico enhanced with stone columns, balustrades and ornate iron work. Walls can be found painted matte white, muted terra cotta orange and even Mediterranean sea blue.
Mediterranean gardens, terraces and patios are areas designed, furnished and decorated for casual living and entertaining.
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