Design ideas for a mediterranean front door in Other with a double front door.

Excerpted from Marrakesh by Design by Maryam Montague (Artisan Books). Copyright 2012.
Photo of a mediterranean living room in New York with beige walls and a standard fireplace.

Inspiration for a mediterranean bedroom in Austin with beige walls.

An updated mediterranean look with furnishings and accessories that appear to be gathered over time and given a new life by lightening and brightening the fabrics, wall color and wood tones.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean separate dining room in Jacksonville with white walls, beige floor, travertine floors and no fireplace.

Project: Palazzo Margherita Bernalda Restoration Elements used: Encaustic Tiles, Antique Limestone, antique stone fountain, antique stone fireplace. Discover the cuisine, wines and history of the Basilicata region at the luxurious Palazzo Margherita. Set in the village of Bernalda, the well-preserved villa is close to the region’s white-sand beaches and the famed Sassi caves. The property was recently renovated by the Coppola family with decorator Jacques Grange, imbuing its luxurious traditional interiors with modern style. Start each day of your stay with an included breakfast, then head out to read in the courtyard garden, lounge under an umbrella on the terrace by the pool or sip a mimosa at the al-fresco bar. Have dinner at one of the outdoor tables, then finish the evening in the media room. The property also has its own restaurant and bar, which are open to the public but separate from the house. Traditional architecture, lush gardens and a few modern furnishings give the villa the feel of a grand old estate brought back to life. In the media room, a vaulted ceiling with ornate moldings speaks to the home’s past, while striped wallpaper in neutral tones is a subtly contemporary touch. The eat-in kitchen has a dramatically arched Kronos stone ceiling and a long, welcoming table with bistro-style chairs. The nine suite-style bedrooms are each decorated with their own scheme and each have en-suite bathrooms, creating private retreats within the palazzo. There are three bedrooms with queen beds on the garden level; all three have garden access and one has a sitting area. Upstairs, there are six bedrooms with king beds, all of which have access to either a Juliet balcony, private balcony or furnished terrace. From Palazzo Margherita’s location in Bernalda, it’s a 20-minute drive to several white-sand beaches on the Ionian Sea. Photos courtesy of Luxury Retreats, Barbados.

A detailed Montecito Library with sofa by Lee Industries sofa with leather welting. Calvin Klein hide rug, inlaid Bone side table holds a Henry Dean Glass bowl. Interior Design by Cabana Home Santa Barbara

Design ideas for a mediterranean master bedroom in Orange County with a standard fireplace.

Large mediterranean master bedroom in Dallas with light hardwood floors and grey walls.

Bold color is apparent throughout the entire home against simple neutral backdrops. The bright cobalt blue sofa pops against the cream bed and bedding. Simple details add bits of elegance including the unique crystal and iron chandelier, gold sunburst mirror, and blue glass nightstand lamps. Photographer: Daniel Angulo

Master Bath Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Miami with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, marble benchtops, an undermount tub, a curbless shower, mosaic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors and recessed-panel cabinets.

Warm colors of the family room lead easily to the outdoor veranda room through a set of seamless lift-and-slide disappearing doors. Photos by FlashItFirst.com

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It’s an oft-heard design objective among folks building or renovating a home these days: “We want to bring the outdoors in!” Indeed, visually or spatially connecting the interior of a home with its surroundings is a great way to make spaces feel larger, improve daylight levels and, best of all, embrace Nature. Most of us enjoy being outside, and when we get a sense of that while inside it has a profoundly positive effect on the experience of being at home.

Inspiration for a mediterranean living room in Santa Barbara with beige walls and a standard fireplace.

Custom Home Designed by Stotler Design Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a mediterranean open plan dining in San Francisco.

Ed Gohlich
Photo of a mediterranean family room in San Diego with white walls, a built-in media wall, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean guest bedroom in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood floors.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean hallway in Palma de Mallorca with beige walls and terra-cotta floors.