Mediterranean-style patio or terrace: ideas and furniture tips

29 July 2022
Furniture
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During spring and summer, there is nothing better than spending time in the open air, on your terrace or patio, either to relax or to cool off and enjoy contact with nature.

Gardens, balconies, terraces and patios should be regarded as an extension of the home and, if possible, furnished with care: just as if they were open-air living rooms.

There are plenty of styles that can be used to enrich the aesthetics and atmosphere of one's home, both indoors and outdoors: one of the most popular and used for patios and terraces is undoubtedly the Mediterranean style.

In this article we will tell you what the Mediterranean style is specifically and how this appealing and pleasant aesthetic can be used to give your outdoor spaces an edge.

What is Mediterranean Style?

Mediterranean-style interior design is inspired by the colours, accessories and furnishings typical of areas bordering the Mediterranean Sea.

The typical Mediterranean style focuses on indoor-outdoor living, natural materials and finishes and a simple, minimalist-chic approach to decoration, just like that which has been rooted in centuries and centuries of living along the beautiful Mediterranean coast.

The Mediterranean style is a variation of so-called coastal design, which is a broader term for aesthetics based on the typical codes of seaside life.

Key elements of the Mediterranean style

As we said, the Mediterranean estimate places special emphasis on the connection between indoor and outdoor life: it is therefore based on many of the natural aspects that make the Mediterranean coast so special and beloved.

Rooms furnished along Mediterranean style guidelines make use of natural light and focus on enhancing the outdoors and panoramic views.

Arched windows and doors are also very typical, as are arched shapes in general. There is also a strong emphasis on the use of natural materials such as stone, exposed wood, rattan, terracotta, linen, cotton and ceramics.

As colours, white, blue-greens and warm, natural earth tones such as yellows and oranges undoubtedly prevail.

How to bring Mediterranean style to your patio or terrace

The key to a perfect Mediterranean-style terrace or patio is not to overdo it and to focus on a few, but wisely chosen, high-quality elements.

An important element of Mediterranean style is conviviality, so it will be essential to create a small place to sit, chat and eat.

Our advice is to opt for outdoor tables and armchairs made of natural materials and characterised by light or blue-green colours. Also important are the accessories and textiles with which the coffee table or outdoor table will be enriched: they should be as marine and natural as possible.

So green light to organic and Mediterranean materials, patterns and colours, but no to overly artificial and 'loud' colour palettes, as well as angular and excessively geometric shapes.

Flowers, and plants, especially those typical of the Mediterranean area, such as agave, olive trees, laurel, lavender, basil, rosemary, sage, thyme, heather, broom, oleander and lemon, are also absolutely preferable: not only will your terrace or patio be enriched with beautiful colours, but it will also smell of the sea and the Mediterranean.