Mediterranean style in the interior of the bedroom in the photo: Greece, Italy, Spain

The interest of our compatriots in this area of design is quite explainable and understandable. The harsh Russian climate, characterized by a short summer period, lack of heat and sunlight, even in the warm season does not always provide an opportunity to relax and rest comfortably.

The situation can be easily corrected using elements of the Mediterranean style in the interior, which came to us from the culture of such Mediterranean countries as Italy, Spain and Greece. The states of the East also played a role in the formation of this style, giving it a significant share of magic and mystery.

Today we suggest you consider a few ideas for the interior of bedrooms. When decorating the premises, the main advantages of the Mediterranean direction were used.

First of all, it is worth clarifying which features distinguish the style of the Mediterranean from all other design trends.

The main trump cards of the Mediterranean style:

1. Allows to give uncomfortable and unattractive rooms a more comfortable look.
The use of certain techniques makes it possible for residents of the northern regions and residents of urban apartments located in the shady part of the house to feel all the charm and charm of the southern latitudes, to enjoy the daily effects of natural light and heat.

Indisputable fact: a constant lack of sunlight and a lack of positive emotions cause a person psychological distress and depression, leading to the appearance of a state of chronic fatigue.

2. Colors and shades used in the design of residential premises do not cause aggression and irritation, contribute to creating a good mood. Most often, natural colors are used, which are associated with the sea, the sun, warm sand and the pacification of a summer evening - beige, light orange, cream white, terracotta, brick, pistachio and warm shades of gray.

Indisputable fact: It has long been proven that the color scheme is able to affect the emotional state of a person. Therefore, it is important to consider the influence of the primary colors when decorating those rooms that play a significant role.

3. Homeowners have the opportunity to embody elements of practicality and comfort in the interior at the same time. There is a simple explanation for this: when arranging rooms in the southern style, the simplest materials, plain furniture and a limited number of accessories are used.

Indisputable fact: the use of inexpensive materials, the lack of luxury in decoration and the purchase of practical furniture will reduce the cost of decorating a room. This is a worthy alternative for those who dream of an attractive interior, but are short of money.

What is the Mediterranean style made up of? What points need to be considered in order to create a truly southern interior?

First of all, you need to think about choosing materials for decorating the bedroom. The Mediterranean style allows the use of discreet materials and simple technologies.

Wall material

Quite often, the surface of the walls is covered with ordinary lime or paint of the same shade.

Mosaic tiles look good in a wide variety of variations - both in the form of small panels, and as a decoration of the whole wall. Tiles may vary in color and size.

When decorating the walls of bedrooms, decorative or textured plaster imitating various materials is often used.

Natural brickwork also looks great in the interior of a bedroom. It should be borne in mind that the area of a decorative element made of brick should not be too large.

As a material for the design of some areas, such as the head of the bed, a natural stone of muted colors is perfectly suitable.

Another option for using natural rocks is to design fireplaces. This important attribute, symbolizing the family hearth, does not have to be real. An artificial fireplace looks no worse.

Sometimes not only the focus area, but also the area around it is trimmed with natural stone. This technique enhances the decorative effect, creates a soft southern flavor in the room.

Flooring material

In the Mediterranean countries, natural materials such as natural stone and wood have long been used as the main raw materials for flooring.

However, now designers often use various types of laminate and tile imitating natural stone.

Ceiling Finish

Most often, the ceilings in such bedrooms are made out quite simply - a perfectly flat surface is painted white.

Ceilings with decorative ceiling beams are very common.

Such suspended structures can occupy both the entire surface of the ceiling and a certain part of the room.

In rare cases, ceilings are given a multi-tiered shape and decorated with exquisite ornaments.

Selection of furniture and accessories

For rooms decorated in a southern style, simple wooden furniture, mostly squat looking (massive beds, benches, chests of drawers and tables), is most suitable. Very handy thing will be woven from rattan and vines.

These bedrooms should not have too much furniture. In such an interior, an old massive chest, which simultaneously performs a decorative function and is responsible for storing small things, will be very appropriate.

Lighting

In the Mediterranean style, lighting is not given much importance, since sunlight perfectly gets into the house, and the length of daylight in the southern regions is quite long.

Most often, rooms are illuminated with a massive lamp suspended in the central part of the room, and several lamps. Spot built-in lighting devices are used infrequently.

Selection of textiles and flooring

When decorating the southern bedchamber, country style elements are often used:
- light textiles made from natural materials;
- simple pictures and figurines;
- wicker decorative products.

For flooring, low pile materials are selected. Thin rugs, guns and mats are widely used in Mediterranean interiors.

Shaggy flooring is extremely rare.

Key ideas for bedroom interiors

Room located on the south side of the building

A distinctive feature of these rooms are huge windows, which occupy a significant part of the bedroom. The window openings of impressive dimensions perfectly transmit sunlight and fresh air, fill the room with freshness.

With this option, you should pay great attention to the view from the window. It’s great if there is a mountain or sea landscape outside the house. However, any greenery outside the windows will look good - whether it be a forest or a small garden.

Window openings facing the sunny side are often covered by large shutters. You can protect yourself from light from the inside using lightweight sliding curtains.

Room located on the north side of the building

Such premises initially perform a protective function - they shelter the inhabitants of the house from the sweltering heat. This, in turn, leaves a certain imprint on their appearance.

As a rule, there are no balconies and exits to the courtyard. Small window openings resembling loopholes are used. For maximum protection, thick shutters and curtains made of natural materials are used, which prevent the penetration of sunlight.

Thanks to dim lighting and cool air, these bedrooms have all the conditions for a full afternoon and night rest.

Corner room

The bedroom, the windows of which are located on different sides of the building, is a fairly functional room. This is usually a fairly bright and well-ventilated room. However, it is not too hot here, and you can always hide from the burning sun. Simply slide the curtains on the windows.

And for those who crave freshness, spaciousness and freedom, a bedroom with unfinished windows is more suitable. This bedroom is easy to breathe and sleeps great. And if the windows stretch of sea open spaces, then the best place to relax can not be found.

Room with access to the balcony

The bedchamber, equipped with a balcony or a loggia, has a special charm, since homeowners have the opportunity to enjoy the surroundings without leaving the house.

Thanks to the additional room, such a room seems more spacious. This effect is greatly enhanced if white is chosen as the primary color of the bedroom.

Attic room

The rooms under the roof are something special, intriguing, bewitching. Ceilings are most often made of natural wood, painted in expressive brown.

Sometimes wooden beams perform an exclusively decorative function, complementing the created image of something light and airy.

The shape of the roof in the attic bedrooms can be any, however, most often, there are overlappings in the form of a regular triangle.

Garden access room

This option is available only to those owners of suburban housing whose bedrooms are located on the ground floor of the building. Opened double doors create a feeling of limitless freedom.

As for homeowners with access to the sea, they can be envied. Thanks to the huge windows over the wall and wide doors, in such houses you feel a unity with nature, which in our time is extremely rare.

The exit from the bedroom to the ordinary garden also looks quite exotic, since in the Russian climate such rooms are quite rare.

Room with oriental charm

The Mediterranean style is not only the charm of the Mediterranean countries, but also the originality of the eastern states, thanks to which this direction of design has acquired more vivid and expressive features.

Here you can find many paintings and frescoes depicting the life of the gods. The eastern theme continues drawings on furniture and textiles.

Oriental flavor in the interior of the bedroom can manifest itself in different ways. For example, in the form of decorative accessories with floral patterns (pillows, bedspreads, curtains and carpets).

Elements of the eastern direction can be present in the room in a slightly different form, for example, find a display in the form of window openings.

Solar glare on the walls and ceiling, fresh sea air, the gentle blow of the coastal breeze ... All this is a Mediterranean style. With such an interior, the feeling of summer will not leave you even on inclement winter days!