How to Bring the Mediterranean to Your Home This Winter

It’s beginning to get colder and darker outside, which is perfect timing to give your home a warming winter makeover. Mediterranean designs have proved to be popular in Hollywood homes. Don’t worry, you don’t have to have an A-list budget to achieve this stylish design in your home. There are a few simple steps you can follow that will have a big impact on your interiors.

Shutters

When you picture walking through Mediterranean countries, the cobbled and cosy streets of Greece or Spain, you can’t help but picture the white houses with the shutters to keep out the heat of the afternoon sun. You can bring this look to your home this winter. With Direct Blinds you can find some stylish shutters. They can be simple but have such an impact on any room in the home. Why not consider bold colours such as turquoise or yellow?

Hand Painted Tiles

Hand-painted tiles are a fabulous addition to any kitchen for a splash of colour and a little bit of artistic flair. However, they can be used in other areas of the home. You could get coasters in this style for the lounge or dining room. Even using them minimalistically they can draw a great deal of attention in your home.  You could consider getting them in blue and white as these are classic Mediterranean colours.

Printed Rugs

Speaking of bold colours, bold patterns are also very much a part of the Mediterranean style. By investing in a printed rug with a vibrant pattern, you can add a pop of colour to your home. As it gets colder and bleaker outside during the winter months, your home can act as a refuge – filled with warm and welcoming colours which appeal to you and guests alike. A printed rug can bring pieces of furniture together or act as a statement piece for a room.

Plants

Of course, an easy way of adding a spring in the step of your Mediterranean design plan is some plant life. Chances are you won’t be able to grow a lemon tree in your back garden during the harsh British winter, but adding plants in the home can definitely add a fresh and lush feel to a room. With this is in mind, make sure to pick a plant which can survive the winter months. Succulents are a great go-to for this as they need little water, and can last with little maintenance.

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