Do you want to make a wonderful, colourful statement in your home?

Have you ever holidayed in Spain? If so, I am sure you will be familiar with the fresh and vibrant Mediterranean style. Think about sun-kissed, rustic Spanish villas, slow, sleepy siestas, excitement-filled fiestas, and a good, old-fashioned sense of family.

This bold and colorful look will bring a really vibrant, warm and friendly feel to your home. Buzzing with energy, but at the same time, a warm and comforting place, to hold you in the bosom of your family.

This is a look which is as easy to achieve, as it is to live with. Just follow these few, simple guidelines.

Walls

Try a textured, rustic style wall, for a really authentic Spanish interior design look.

Combine this with beautiful, vibrant colors, to fill your home with Spanish sunshine style. Choose Mediterranean type colors for your look – red, orange, blue, green, brown, turquoise, terracotta, peach and pink. Use a neutral base of black and white to lighten and freshen the colors, and stop it all becoming too much of a jumble!

Flooring and Furniture

Carpet and Spanish interior design don’t really go -so try to stick to a hard floor for the most authentic Spanish feel. Hardwood flooring, stone, or terracotta or ceramic tiles will all look great.

Soften the look up a little – and keep your toes warm! – by including plenty of rugs, in warm, rustic styles and tones.

The Spanish interior design look is quite simple and uncluttered – so go for a few basics of furniture, in a good quality, rustic style. Look out for dark woods, and a slightly distressed or worn finish.

If you want to go a touch more elegant, try some more decorative pieces with ornate wrought iron features. Read the rest of this entry »