5 Interior Designer-Approved Tricks To Bring The Mediterranean Into Your Home

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Summer is tough. You spend it wafting through markets, reading under a parasol, and sipping on Aperol spritzes surrounded by the most stunning views you’ve ever seen. And then you come back to your drab home.

Whether you’ve been travelling this summer and caught the nonna-maxxing bug, or want to bring a taste of the mediterranean into your house, there is plenty of home inspo out there to start making your home feel like a sun-splashed terrazzo.

To help splash your interiors and exteriors with a taste of the Riviera, we asked interior designer Benji Lewis what to look for when creating Mediterranean-inspired decor, and found touches of furniture and home accessories to shop now.

“When I think of Mediterranean decor, it’s not just colour that comes to mind, texture also plays a key part,” Lewis explains. “I’d look at natural textures like ceramic, raffia and linen accessories.”

“Look for things with a glamorous touch of the Riviera about them, for example a Matisse type motif,” Lewis adds.

“I think we all enjoy the thought of warm Continental sunset evenings in some pretty coastal taverna,” Lewis says. “Rattan stools are perfect for conjuring memories like that.”

“The quickest win for a relaxed feel is a stripe,” says Lewis. Look for striped tablecloths, cushions, and even lampshades to bring a touch of Mediterranean to your tablescape.

“Embrace tones and hues normally associated with the mediterranean climates, watermelon pink, sunset orange, complemented by yellow, cobalt blue and rich emerald green brings those holiday vibes,” Lewis suggests.

“I also think interiors are leaning towards fresher, cleaner whites, layered with pattern and texture.

“Ultimately, we want our homes to feel uplifting, relaxed and full of warmth, capturing that sense of happiness and escapism we associate with holidays and the mediterranean.”