| nating from the countries that surround the | | | | character. Other techniques are to use textured |
| Mediterranean Sea – such as Spain, Italy or | | | | walls that give it more depth. This is done with |
| Morocco – Mediterranean decor has | | | | layers of paint and glaze that are hand applied on |
| influences from all of these regions. With a blend | | | | plaster or sand textured surfaces. Others use |
| of styles that can be formal or more casual and | | | | tinted drywall or colored beeswax – |
| functional – but always with a look that | | | | anything that will give a different look that will get |
| warms the senses and brings Mother | | | | attention. |
| Nature’s colors into the home. | | | | Accessories of tile or camel bone framed mirrors |
| The gorgeous colors of the sea and the sky | | | | or beautifully carved chests or wrought iron |
| – with shades of blue like you have never | | | | fireplace accessories can be found – all of |
| seen before because they are so brilliant – | | | | which are usually handcrafted. Hand loomed rugs |
| are important components of Mediterranean | | | | in brilliant colors and geometric designs are other |
| decor. Other colors of plants, flowers and the | | | | accents used under a dining room table or even |
| desert – warm rose, red, yellow, green | | | | as an artwork hanging on the wall. Accent pillows |
| and amber – are also found along with | | | | of silk embroidered fabric are often used on |
| many earth toned colors of beige and brown and | | | | sofas to add splashes of color or on leather sofas |
| tan that represent the drier desert regions. These | | | | or chairs. |
| colors are incorporated into the fabrics, the | | | | Mediterranean decor can be added to a room |
| furnishings and the floor coverings along with | | | | with Terra Cotta pots or beautifully patterned |
| accent pieces that are used throughout a home. | | | | Moroccan vases or urns or other interesting |
| Mosaic tiles are often representative of a | | | | accents that make pretty displays. You can fill the |
| Mediterranean decor – again in vibrant | | | | pots with big leafy plants bringing more of nature |
| colors – that are used throughout a home. | | | | inside and you can add flowers to vases in |
| Tiles can be found in flooring inside or outside on | | | | various rooms adding more color and scents with |
| the patio. Moroccan tiles can be found in fountains | | | | different seasons bringing different tantalizing |
| or on table tops in the backyard or in the kitchen. | | | | accents. Beautiful hand painted bowls or |
| Countertops or backsplashes can be tiled or | | | | kitchenware are often used more for decorative |
| borders used around a ceiling or countertop to | | | | accents than for serving dishes and make great |
| accent. Tiles are also used in bathrooms – | | | | displays that continue the theme. Metal, leather or |
| in the showers or bathtubs or as trim – | | | | tapestry prints in fabrics, lamps or furnishings all |
| and brightly colored wash basins are used to | | | | add more Mediterranean touches that make it |
| make bold statements. | | | | look interesting and bring more textures into play |
| Painted walls in jewel toned hues of blue, red, | | | | – making any of these decorative accents |
| rose or amber are often seen in Mediterranean | | | | look great. |
| decor to enhance a room and give it more | | | | |