From
the lavender-covered hills of Provence to the Tuscan olive groves, the
Mediterranean is the very essence of luxury. One of the key design features,
both on the outside and on the inside
of Mediterranean homes, is the use of tiles. Often these are made from
natural materials that give a living space an effortless, rustic charm. You
will also find intricate patterns featured heavily in Mediterranean tile
design, perfect for a statement wall. You too can incorporate tiles into your
home decor to give it a real sense of luxury.
Natural floor tiles
If
you have flooring areas in your kitchen that have heavy footfall, then using
natural Mediterranean terracotta tiles will look stylish and beautiful but
still be practical. Terracotta is
known to be hardwearing, so if you look after the tiles, they will last a
lifetime. Just make sure that you keep them clean with soap and water and use
an acrylic sealer to keep them protected and shiny. Turkish
tumbled stone tiles are also a good option, and look extremely chic in
a bathroom. They are easy to match with any decor, and keep the ambience warm
in winter and cool in the summer.
Statement kitchen walls
If
you want to create a kitchen splashback wall that is colorful but refined, then
take inspiration from Greece. Their classic tile designs are often blue
intricate patterns on a white background. The tiles that you use don’t have to
consistently match; they can be a range of patterns, but in the same deep shade
of blue. A Greek tiled wall is a bold feature that looks great with broad
leaved houseplants in your kitchen as a little reminder of the
Mediterranean beaches.
A classic bathroom
Bold
colors in sun-drenched shades of orange, yellow, browns and blues are classic
when it comes to tiles. Although the patterned tiles are often used on the
outside of homes in the Mediterranean, they are perfect to create a
warm look in a bathroom. You can lay them on the floor to give your room a
luxury feel, or use the tiles for a splashback area around the bathtub or in
the shower. When you are choosing your tiles, don’t be afraid to go for ones
with texture too, they mimic the traditional handmade style that will give your
bathroom an effortless charm.
The
Mediterranean look will remind you of sunshine, sand, palm trees and warm
beaches. Using tiles, you can create hardwearing floor and wall coverings that
are incredibly practical, but also extremely stylish.
