The interior decoration of the house in the Spanish style immediately immerses you in an atmosphere of warmth.
Exposed wood beams that decorate the ceiling, arched windows with shutters, and wrought iron are a theme present throughout the home in the form of railings, handrails, light fixtures, and window screens. Timeless elegance reigns in such a house. Handcrafted furniture with a rich finish flaunts inlays, carvings and even paintings. Painted facing tiles can also play an important role in the overall ambiance. Moreover, with the help of tiles you can emphasize your involvement in the Spanish Renaissance period, which will only enhance the atmosphere of this charming, despite its elegance, interior.
The interior, transformed with the help of colorful, textured, unusually lively Spanish-style ornaments, radiates energy and positive emotions more than any other. This style exudes warmth, romance and tranquility, making it ideal for any home, office or commercial premises.
in the photo the interior is in Spanish style
Feeling of peace and cozy comfort
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The main thing…
Since the Mediterranean style implies simplicity, practicality (functionality) and comfort, these qualities will be the basis of the entire room, and this will affect everything. In terms of plumbing, this is expressed in bronze or iron faucets, durable and massive, but most importantly in hidden communications, that is, only the functional part remains visible, for example, the faucet spout, valves to turn the water on and off, and so on. And everything else is hidden behind the trim. This not only looks aesthetically pleasing, but also has a practical approach, because it is much easier to clean up. In addition, it visually enlarges the space and makes it more spacious, which corresponds to the Mediterranean style.
Floor covering
The main requirement for a bathroom floor is an anti-slip effect when stepping out of the bathtub with wet feet. Hard and particularly dense porcelain stoneware is more suitable for floor coverings. It has excellent performance characteristics - it is resistant to abrasion and mechanical damage.
When purchasing, it is better to purchase 10-15% more tiles than expected. This compensates for possible defects formed during transportation, as well as a reserve for inept cutting.
Many people choose Spanish tiles as bath flooring because they are resistant to abrasion and mechanical damage.
If we talk about the size of the tiles, this is less important for a bathroom of impressive footage. A “seamless” version of the maximum format is specially selected so that the surface has no gaps. Minimal gaps at the joints are additionally sealed.
For a small shower or compact bathroom, knowing the dimensions of the floor, it is easy to choose a format that can be used without cutting. The lack of coverage of 2-5 cm on the sides can be easily filled with cement, hiding it with a plinth.
For a small shower, you can choose a tile format that allows you to do without cutting.
When laying diagonally or in a diamond pattern, cutting is indispensable. At the same time, you will need a lot of such “halves”.
Functionality and practicality of a Mediterranean bathtub
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The walls and ceiling can be finished with light ceramics or tiles, which are easy to clean.
Regular tiles are also suitable, but it is better if several color shades are used. For example, an azure-colored mosaic will look great on the walls.
A perfect addition here would be a floor with terracotta tiles.
Furniture is selected using the same principle: a variety of shelves and wall cabinets in blue and/or terracotta colors, wicker baskets. Even towel holders and coat hooks should be in a common style, not necessarily in the same colors, it can be any shade that represents the sea, sky, sun and beach, for example, sand, yellow, orange, turquoise and so on.
It is possible to finish the walls and ceiling with white paint - this is in the spirit of the Mediterranean style of the Greek orientation.
Here the emphasis is on the natural roughness of uneven walls and ceilings, which not only emphasizes the simplicity of the interior, but also saves time, money and effort on leveling surfaces. To create a slant towards Italian and Spanish notes, a combination of several textures is used in wall decoration. This can be decorative plaster, mosaic tiles, imitation frescoes and wall painting.
For flooring, in addition to terracotta tiles, tiles in warm colors are often used: brown, beige, sand, brick, ocher, and so on.
Decorative elements and accessories
As mentioned above, the Spanish style does not tolerate an abundance of decor. First of all, you need to choose textiles. Preference is given to natural fabrics that are pleasant to the touch: linen, cotton, wool. The floors are covered with rugs with complex, colorful patterns. Homespun paths are used in rustic interiors. Windows are rarely covered with curtains. Usually they use the Spanish version of the “Roman” model with imitation of bamboo modules. If the windows are large, as in country houses in Spain, then they do not need to be closed at all. Paintings are hung on the walls, and the shelves are filled with souvenirs and items made of wood, ceramics, and clay. These can be vases, boxes, candlesticks, plates, wicker baskets, flower pots.
Warm beach interior
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Although sometimes cold turquoise is used; as well as neutral gray or white.
To add sophistication to the floor, you can decorate it with images of ancient Greek scenes from marble mosaics. Carpets are used extremely rarely as a covering for such floors; mats made of seaweed or reed are more suitable here. They have sufficient strength and a natural aura.
It is important to take into account that neither tiles nor tiles are warm coverings, and fluffy carpets are out of place here, which is normal for Western countries, where the Mediterranean style originated, because the climate there allows the use of such materials. Therefore, the best option for solving this issue in our climate zone would be a heated floor. If this is not possible, then you can use a not very thick carpet of an inconspicuous color so that it does not catch the eye, or it can have patterns in the Mediterranean style. You can also make the floor wooden, but the texture and color of the wood should also not stand out in the overall interior.
Ceramic tiles + mosaic
These two materials are rightfully considered the most common in finishing a Mediterranean bathroom, this can apply to both the floor and walls, and the mirror frame.
Majolica ceramic tiles are often used for decoration; they are done using the technique of underglaze painting. It was already mentioned above that mosaic paintings on the floor and walls are very typical for this style; mosaics can also frame the bathroom screen, the front of cabinets or even the sink countertop. This creates a harmonious and holistic interior. Especially if you use one type of tile, but in different sizes.
Accessories
Waffle towels that match the tone of the overall interior will help emphasize the comfort of the Mediterranean interior. As well as stylized accessories and decor - forged and ceramic, a large mirror dressed in a wooden frame and, of course, green plants. Mosaic objects will perfectly complement the ensemble: soap dishes, glasses for toothbrushes and pastes, flower pots and so on. If it is difficult to find objects decorated with mosaics, you can do it yourself.
Candles in iron or bronze candlesticks can not only convey the spirit of Mediterranean interiors, but also create a truly enchanting and warm environment.
Lighting
Ceiling lamps with elongated frosted glass shades are suitable for lighting a Mediterranean bathroom. But they are not placed along the entire perimeter, but only above those areas that need them: sink, bathtub and mirror. All other areas should remain in the cool twilight. This rule, of course, is not always followed, but this option is the most advantageous and attractive. Although everyone does the lighting in the way that suits them, and this is also correct. For example, a massive or luxurious chandelier is also characteristic of the Mediterranean style. Both chandeliers and spotlights are often used.
Arch is a popular element
In the Mediterranean style, arches are very popular; they give the bathroom a unique charm. Under the dome of the arch, a large mirror and some free space on which you can place candles, potted plants and various stylistic decorative items will look impeccable. In general, smooth lines and curves embody natural grace in the Mediterranean style, which will fill any room with a unique aura of spontaneity and sophistication.
You can also make door and window openings in the form of an arch, round off a wall niche in a unique way, and so on.
Wood in a Mediterranean bathroom
Wooden walls in the bathroom may seem to some to be an attack on antiquity, and even something strange in the Mediterranean style. But! Wood never goes out of fashion, and has always been and will be a source of unity with nature. In this case, wooden walls will also emphasize the warmth of Spanish design. In addition, wood is good both in painted and natural form.
Again, dark wood, such as a wardrobe, wooden blinds or beams on the ceiling, will help to emphasize the Spanish motifs.
So, the Mediterranean bathroom is laconicism, comfort, simplicity and all-consuming peace. This interior is distinguished by natural materials, natural shades, smooth lines, practical and disguised plumbing fixtures, bright and rich colors, elegant but unpretentious accessories, and so on. Everything here is imbued with calm, peace and harmony.
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Mediterranean style colors
The main idea of this interior design is lightness, simplicity, relaxation, sunshine, a feeling of warmth and comfort. All these feelings are successfully conveyed by the color palette, which is divided into Greek and Italian nuances:
- The color scheme of the Mediterranean style in Greek is quite cold, the priority colors are:
- blue;
- blue;
- white;
- emerald;
- greenish;
- citric;
- red;
- pink.
Mediterranean bath in Greek style
This range creates the impression of freshness and coolness during a hot afternoon. Black can be used as an interesting little accent.
- In Italian, the Mediterranean style, on the contrary, is distinguished by the use of warm, rich tones:
- olive;
- orange;
- terracotta;
- ocher;
- yellow;
- golden.
Mediterranean bath Italian style
Furniture
The bathroom does not require many pieces of furniture, the main thing is that they must meet the style requirements. Therefore, furniture is selected:
- massive and reliable, with wide shelves;
- simple forms, without frills and unnecessary details;
- wooden (pine, oak, spruce).
Bathroom with solid wood furniture
The ideal choice is deliberately rough handmade furniture; this is exactly what looks great in a Mediterranean-style bathroom. It is preferable to choose furniture items (wardrobe, shelves, drawers, cabinets) of a dark color, which will emphasize the lightness of the interior. But products with slatted facades, painted white or blue, as well as forged ones also support the harmony of space well.
For the mirror, you can choose a wooden or forged frame or highlight it around the perimeter with majolica or mosaic.
Simple bathroom in Mediterranean style
Lighting
A lot of light is one of the conditions for this interior concept. The ideal option would be large mirrored windows that let in natural light all day. If there are no windows in the bathroom or they are too small, additional lighting sources will help:
- central chandelier - can be massive, bronze or frosted glass;
- spotlights above each zone;
- LED lamps on a strip along the perimeter of the room;
- wall lamps;
- It is possible to use table lamps.
A large chandelier would look appropriate in a Mediterranean bathroom.
There is bright light above the sink, near the mirror and above the bathtub, but in the corners of the room there is light twilight - this is what a Mediterranean-style bathroom looks like; photos of the best options are presented in the gallery.
